Three awarded best grads
Published on: Monday, July 11, 2022
By: Jeremy S Zabala
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Idham (left), Najmi (centre) and Sherry (right) after receiving their best graduate award.
The 22-year-old from Kampung Kolapis Darat, Beluran, showed his ability and skills during his learning sessions at the institute while taking up Diploma in Electrical Technology (Electrical Machinery Operator A1).
Although obtaining his certificate with flying colours, he said that it would not be the end of his journey as he has plans to further his study and reach a higher level in his current field.
“Of course, I am grateful to receive the best student award.
But I will not stop there as I have plans to pursue my studies, particularly in this field as a charge-man.
“I am currently certified at the A1 level which classifies for works involving low voltage – without power station – and I would like to upgrade my level to A4 of the same classification.
“I hope to pursue this probably in Aug,” he told reporters at the 2022 National Youth Skills Institute convocation.
The youngest of five siblings who is currently employed in an engineering company is planning his next move carefully as he would either carry out part-time studies or resume full time to receive his higher certification.
For 23-year-old Sherry Billy from Kg Soronsob, Kota Marudu, who expressed her gratefulness and joy after being awarded the best student in her Civil Technology Advanced Certificate - Architecture Drawing.
Proving her skills and ability, especially in her field, Sherry decided to take up the notch by establishing her own company in architectural drawing.
“I am currently working which is carrying out my own business in my field which involves plan drawing.
“For sure I have plans to pursue my education in this (architectural drawing) field but not so soon as I have hopes to strengthen my own business,” she added.
Meanwhile, 24-year-old Muhammad Najmi Rablee who took up Electrical Technology Certificate emerged as the best student in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning – Commercial – field.
Although faced with adversaries due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Najmi said it was troublesome at first but following adaption to the new learning culture, he was able to cope with the syllabus in his field.
Upon completing his studies, he said he decided to put his skills and knowledge to the test after securing a job in a concession company that operates in servicing hospitals. “Learning was quite tough, especially having to experience bad internet connection. But I just kept on trying and was glad to be named the best graduate in my field.
“Ever since completing my studies, I started working in a hospital in Likas under a concession company in which I have been employed for eight months now.
“I do have plans to pursue my studies in the refrigeration and air conditioning field but will have to carry out detailed planning on that part,” he added.
Meanwhile, Public Service Director General Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah urges locals to seize their chances in obtaining education provided by government-established institutes as a step in further enhancing their skills and knowledge needed in the working world.
He said that these institutes are not only free as it is sponsored by the government but as they (institutes) are established to cater to the needs of the current various industries.
“The government has provided various training opportunities for the youths not only for the ministerial level of youth and sports but also higher education and human resource.
And these chances are provided for free. “We want the youths to take up these opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills as they do not have to pay unlike going to private sectors or overseas,” he added.
He said that there should be “eradication” of stigma towards “blue-collared” jobs as it is currently one of the most demanded professions in the country, especially with the introduction of various technology and equipment.
He also said that this was identified following research and study carried out by the government in determining the industrial demand which has confirmed that the vocational skills and training provided in line with the current needs.
“Previously there have been stigma stating that works or training such as this are considered blue-collared worker that have no chance (in the working world) or would not have a good career.
“But now, even (various) industries are supporting such training as they themselves need skilled workers.
“Not only have this training syllabus in demand of the current market but the students will also be equipped with the ability to work for existing industries as well as taking alternate route in starting their own business,” he added.
In his speech, Shafiq said that the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been a vital agenda for the government in helping youths obtain jobs as well as training them to be job creators.
By doing so, he said the government has allocated RM4.8billion to provide some 600,000 job opportunities especially to face the Covid-19 challenges.
He also said this effort by the government was emphasised as TVET has been identified as part of the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK12) change initiative as the programme (TVET) is the main option among youths in facing the nation’s development.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has stated that the TVET empowering agenda led by the National TVET Council has been the government’s focus and has outlined few initiatives that will bring great impact to produce skillful local manpower to bring the nation forward,” he added.
Earlier, Shafiq presented some 240 certificates to Diploma and Certificate graduates at the 2022 National Youth Skills Institute convocation.
