Driving the Green Future: Engaging Danish and Indian Students in EV Repair
As electric vehicles (EVs) become an integral part of the green transition, the demand for skilled professionals in EV repair is growing. This project brings Danish and Indian students and teachers together to collaborate, exchange knowledge, and develop essential skills within e-mobility.
The project is an “engagement project,” financed by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Globus, the Danish Fund for Global Engagement, Education, and Cooperation. It is driven by a specific goal: to develop knowledge and competencies for supporting the growing electrical vehicle fleet in India, including repair and maintenance of electric cars in India’s expanding EV market.
Key Activities
Cross-Cultural Engagement for Danish Students
Danish students will participate in hands-on workshops and collaborative activities alongside Indian students and teachers. This experience will provide them with the opportunity to apply their skills in a global context, gain insight into sustainable mobility challenges in India, and enhance their intercultural competencies.
Development of Teaching Materials
As part of the project, curricula will be developed for the teachers at NI-MSME to implement at the school. The teaching materials will be created in close cooperation between teachers at CELF and NI-MSME. Additionally, knowledge will be gathered from local industry clusters, government, and companies to meet the local demand for skills.
Training for Indian Students
Indian students will participate in practical workshops, equipping them with essential knowledge in EV maintenance and repair. Their engagement in the programme also allows them to share insights into India’s evolving EV landscape, creating a dynamic exchange of experiences between both groups.
Knowledge Exchange
Danish and Indian students will work together to explore solutions for EV repair challenges, exchange ideas, and learn from each other’s perspectives. This mutual learning experience strengthens both groups’ understanding of sustainable transport systems in different cultural and economic contexts.
Training Approach
Workshops and Hands-On Learning
Indian students and teachers will engage in practical workshops in both Denmark and India, covering EV maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. Danish students will contribute to these sessions, sharing their expertise while also learning from the challenges and approaches used in a different context.
Collaborative Learning and Global Perspectives
By working together on repair projects, Danish and Indian students will develop problem-solving skills and gain a broader perspective on the role of EVs in global sustainability efforts. This collaboration helps Danish students see their profession through an international lens while providing Indian students with the technical skills needed for the green transition in their country.
Project Partners
- Mentor to Impact (MtI): Leads the project, focusing on knowledge sharing and skills development for a just green transition.
- Metal Industry Training Committee (MI): Develops vocational training programmes for Denmark’s metal industry, ensuring high-quality education.)
- CELF: A Danish business school with a strong international focus and commitment to sustainable development.
- NI-MSME: An Indian educational institution promoting green skills through collaboration with industry clusters and universities.
This project is funded by the GLOBUS Fund – Danish Fund for Global Engagement, Education, and Cooperation.
