New Kia training academy set to open

The Kia Academy is set to open in Derby, in the heart of England, to prprovide training for apprentices and other retail network staff.

Scheduled for completion by year end 2023, the new facility will welcome up to 1,500 trainees per year and will facilitate advanced electrified training, STEM skills and upskill apprentice and adult learner technicians.

Kia partnered with Skillnet earlier this year to lead apprentice training and will adopt a blended learning approach that integrates the latest digital tools and hands-on experience. The new 40,000 sq. ft. building within St. Modwen Park, customised exclusively for Kia UK, is expected to employ around 15-17 full-time staff and will incorporate a reception area and showroom, showcasing Kia’s Global Store Concept and new corporate identity, as seen at the newest Kia dealerships.