NIBONG TEBAL, July 22 — The Education Ministry (MOE) plans to add more vocational colleges (VCs) and programmes to provide more students with vocational education due to the high employability value of VC graduates.
Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said there are 86 VCs nationwide, which produce an average of 10,000 graduates yearly.
“VCs offer 10 different fields of study, each with 36 programmes. So far, all programmes have obtained accreditation from the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, thus increasing the employability of trainees.
“Over the past seven years, 76,121 graduates have successfully completed their studies. With an employability rate of over 99 per cent, they face no difficulties in securing employment opportunities.
“These graduates are highly sought after, so the ministry and industry players need synergy to strengthen technical and vocational education and training (TVET). This is the kind of system we strive for, where graduates not only have the necessary skills but also good marketability,” she told reporters after launching the Penang VC Insani Masyarakat Madani programme here today.
Fadhlina, who is also Nibong Tebal MP, said VCs and TVET are no longer considered last resorts as graduates contribute significantly to the country’s development and economic growth, adding that some even secure jobs overseas.
— Bernama
