Explore opportunities, Sng tells school leavers
JULAU: School leavers have been urged to make the most of career and education opportunities. In making the call Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng said Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) can be a viable platform given itsmarketability. He said this at the district level Career and Education Day programme at SMK Julau, Today (Aug 19). […]
Training on Form Six admission process vital for principals given autonomy: Expert
By Balkish Awang & Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: The new intake of sixth formers on July 17 constitutes the last batch to be overseen by the Ministry of Education (MoE) as school and Form Six college principals have been given autonomy to conduct the student admission process. This means the principals have the authority […]
UTS to hold statewide ‘Info Day Tours’ in five locations
SIBU: School-leavers intending to further their studies can now enquire all they want at the upcoming Info Day Tours organised by the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). The university will hold a series of Info Day Tours in five locations in conjunction with its 10th-anniversary celebration. According to the university on its Facebook post, the […]
SPM school-leavers enticed by influencers’ insta-glam image
BY AFIFITRI MUHAMMAD & SITI NAZWA ABDUL RAHMAN KUALA LUMPUR: Driven by the success of celebrity influencers on social media, many younger people, especially Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school-leavers are hoping to take a similar path. In reality, this “dream job” among teenagers today, would not assure them of their future. While the more famous […]
Vital to choose right course, school leavers told
MIRI: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has emphasised the importance of choosing the right course and training institution to enhance employment prospects amongst students. “As Sarawak is progressing towards digital economy, we need skill workforce in the field,” he said. Speaking at the opening of Miri Education Expo organised by Miri […]
Dayak NGO to host education fairs in March.
BETONG: The Dayak Think-Tank Association (DTTAS) will hold its inaugural series of education fairs in March as a platform to provide school leavers in rural areas with educational information, training, and help. According to DTTAS publicity secretary Robbia Jarup, the first series of DTTAS Education Fair 2023 will be held on March 18 at the […]
Take information on courses to youths directly
SIBU: Educational institutions and skill centres should take the initiative to approach the youth personally about courses they are offering. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Dr Annuar Rapaee said, this should be done especially for those who are about to leave school. “The youth needs to be approached because many of them […]
3-in-1 Fair to feature 91 booths
MIRI: A total 91 booths will be set up at the upcoming Datuk Sebastian Ting’s ‘3-in-1’ (education, career and entrepreneur) fair on July 30-31 at Meritz Hotel for job seekers, school leavers and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities. The fair will also offer 1,588 vacancies and about 13 companies engaged mainly in oil and gas industries […]
School leavers advised to further studies
MATU: School leavers are advised to take the opportunity to further their studies at institutions of higher learning in Sarawak. According to the statement by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jemoreng assemblyman, Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya pointed out that many universities from abroad had […]
Cash incentives for school leavers
MUKAH: Some 12 school leavers who have been accepted to further their studies or attend courses in the country received study incentives from Tellian State constituency Service Centre here on Friday (Dec 11). Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo handed over the cash to the recipients at a simple ceremony at the service centre here. The former […]
