From Auto Mechanic to EV Service Technician
Future-proofing his career by transitioning from combustion engines to electric vehicles.
The Journey of Ascendance
Family Background
Worked as a mechanic since age 17. No formal education beyond 10th. Traditional garage work was becoming irrelevant.
Discovery
Saw a GSL Foundation ad about EV training on social media. Realized EVs were the future and enrolled immediately.
Training
6-month EV program. Learned battery systems, diagnostics, and charging infrastructure. Hands-on at Ather Energy.
Placement
Hired by Ather Energy as EV Service Technician. Now earns 3x his previous income with growth opportunities.
Rahul had worked as an auto mechanic for 7 years in a small garage in Delhi. He could fix any combustion engine, but as electric vehicles started appearing on Indian roads, he realized his skills were becoming obsolete.
He enrolled in GSL Foundation's EV Service Technician program. The course covered battery systems, motor controllers, diagnostics, and EV charging infrastructure. Hands-on training with actual EVs at Ather's service centre was a game-changer.
Rahul graduated with top honours and was immediately hired by Ather Energy as an EV Service Technician. He now earns ₹30,000 per month and frequently trains new recruits.
Rahul Verma
GSL Batch of 2024
“The EV industry is the future. I went from repairing old cars to working on cutting-edge electric vehicles. My salary tripled and my career has a real future.”
In His Own Words
Watch Rahul share the challenges they faced, the moments of doubt during training, and the exhilarating experience of the first day at one of India's most prestigious companies.
Moments of Transformation
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