‘Focus on TVET to prepare grads for job market’

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Industry player said the education system was outdated, with tertiary institutions focusing on fulfilling academic credit hours and churning out graduates.

Johor South SME adviser Teh Kee Sin said the education system was outdated, with tertiary institutions focusing on fulfilling academic credit hours and churning out graduates.

At the same time, said Teh, parents must start changing their mindset and allow their children to go for TVET and not only degree courses.He said competition for degree holders seeking employment was fierce, with thousands graduating from public and private universities in the country yearly. “For industry, graduates in all fields of engineering and information technology are in high demand, ’’ he said.

“They must also be well-versed in English for day-to-day job communications and acquiring knowledge, ” he added.

 

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