Hyundai Motor Group Expands Saudi Traineeship Program with Misk Foundation to 10 Participants
Hyundai Motor Group launched an expanded 8-week traineeship for 10 Saudi students in Seoul, building on a 2025 pilot that hosted two trainees.
- 10
- 8 weeks
- 2,500
- 2
What Happened
Hyundai Motor Group announced the launch of its expanded joint traineeship program with the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation 'Misk' on July 7, 2026. Ten talented Saudi students and graduates have been selected for an intensive 8-week program at the Group's global headquarters in Seoul, beginning July 6. This expansion follows a successful pilot in 2025 with two trainees, and the program was expanded Group-wide for 2026.
“Saudi Arabia is a key strategic market and an important partner in Hyundai Motor Group’s long-term vision. We are pleased to partner with the Misk Foundation to welcome talented Saudi youth to Hyundai Motor Group through this traineeship program. This experience will provide participants with valuable skills and firsthand insight into our business, innovation, and future vision.”
“The success of the first cohort demonstrated the value of this partnership and the impact it can create for Saudi youth. Expanding our collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group this year reflects our shared commitment to developing future talent through global learning experiences that prepare young people for the evolving workforce.”
Pilot program with 2 trainees
Meeting between Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung and Misk Foundation CEO Dr. Badr Hamoud Al-Badr
Start of expanded 8-week program with 10 trainees
2,500
Overwhelming interest from Saudi youth
The comprehensive traineeship provides immersive, hands-on experience within a global OEM. Trainees are placed in the Group's major business and strategic functions, including global strategy, design, and business operations. They will contribute to real-world projects focused on the Saudi and Middle East markets, gain networking opportunities, and experience Hyundai's innovative technologies and future business initiatives.
Why this matters
This initiative deepens Hyundai's strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, giving young Saudi talent hands-on experience at a global automaker. The program supports Saudi workforce development and strengthens ties between Korea and Saudi Arabia, potentially benefiting future collaboration in mobility and industry.
Terms in This Story
- Misk Foundation
- The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, a Saudi nonprofit focused on empowering youth through learning and development.
- Traineeship
- A structured training program that provides hands-on work experience and skill development.
- OEM
- Original equipment manufacturer; in this context, an automaker like Hyundai.
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