Mumbai, 1st November, 2025: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced that 100 members will travel to Japan to participate in the Global Skill-Up Training (GST) program at Toyota Motor Corporation. The initiative reflects TKM’s deep commitment to nurturing globally competitive talent and aligns with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission and the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) a collaborative framework between the Governments of India and Japan for international skill development and talent exchange.
The Global Skill-Up Training Program at Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan, spans 11 months, combining classroom sessions with intensive on-the-job training. It emphasizes Toyota’s core principles while nurturing teamwork, adaptability, and cross-cultural understanding. Trainees are also oriented towards Japanese language, culture, and civic responsibility to prepare for global integration.
The event was graced by the presence of Hon’ble Minister Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka and Ms. Sonal Mishra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India along-with Toyota Kirloskar India Team.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President, Finance and Administration, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “We at Toyota Kirloskar Motor are deeply committed to nurturing globally competitive talent from India. The Global Skill Up Training Program is more than just a learning opportunity; it is a journey to experience excellence, discipline, innovation, and respect on a global stage. Through this initiative, we aim to empower our youth with world class technical expertise and the values that define Toyota’s culture, while contributing to the Government of India’s Skill India vision. Together, we aspire to make India a global hub for people, solutions, and automobiles, and together we will make that vision a reality.”
Appreciating TKM’s training program, Dr. Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Skill Development, Government of Karnataka, “We are proud to see our youth getting access to this global opportunity with Toyota. This program aligns strongly with our vision to position Karnataka as a hub for advanced skills while empowering rural talent to access world-class career opportunities.”
Ms. Sonal Mishra, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, “The collaboration between MSDE and Toyota under the TITP framework represents India’s growing role as a trusted global source of highly skilled professionals. This international apprenticeship opportunity will accelerate India’s contribution to global value chains and enable our youth to build future-ready careers.”
As an National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)-approved Sending Organization, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has facilitated the overseas training of over 1000 youth in countries including Japan, Jordan, Qatar, and Slovakia, reinforcing its commitment to advancing global mobility and cross-cultural learning. The TITP framework provides Indian youth with an opportunity to acquire international technical experience, contribute to Japan’s workforce, and return as globally skilled professionals ready to support India’s industrial growth.
Guided by the vision “Grow India and Grow with India” and the mission “Producing Happiness for All,” TKM believes that industrial progress and social progress must advance together. Since its establishment in 1997, the company has focused on developing people and creating shared value for the community through holistic learning and skilling initiatives.
Toyota’s Skilling Initiatives
Under the Toyota India Center of Excellence, TKM has built an integrated framework for human resource development that operates at three levels. At the elementary level, it instils discipline, responsibility, and good citizenship among school students through value-based education. At the technician level, it develops world-class technicians through the renowned Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI) model, combining classroom and on-the-job learning. At the advanced level, it focuses on leadership and new-age skill development, preparing Auto-IT technicians and engineers in partnership with universities to meet emerging industry demands.
Through this multi-tier skilling initiatives, over 1,40,000 youth across India, many from Karnataka, have been trained and empowered. TKM also supports over 100 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across Karnataka through faculty development, infrastructure support, and culture-building. In collaboration with Samagra Shikshana Karnataka, TKM is further enhancing vocational education for 800 students across seven districts, fostering employability and social progress.
Through initiatives such as Toyota Technical Training Institute (TTTI), Toyota Kaushalya, and leadership programs under the Toyota India Center of Excellence, TKM continues to champion the “Rural to Global” transformation — building human capability that drives both national development and international collaboration.
