KUCHING: The success of Sarawak Skills graduates entering the job market in the United States proves the ability of Sarawak's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to produce a skilled workforce that is competitive at the international level.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg said the achievement reflected the effectiveness of the skills training offered by Sarawak Skills in meeting the needs of the industry as well as the demands of the global job market.
"We were informed that one of our graduates is now working in the United States and this proves that Sarawak's skilled workforce is in demand internationally.
"If the skills of Sarawakians are needed in the United States, they are also capable of going abroad and contributing their expertise in the global job market," he said.
He said this while speaking during the 28th Sarawak Skills Convocation Ceremony, here on Thursday.
The Sarawak Premier added that this success also proved that TVET education is no longer just an alternative route of employment, but also capable of opening wider career opportunities up to the international level.
In this regard, he emphasised the importance of strengthening the development of highly skilled human capital to ensure that Sarawakians continue to be competitive in line with technological changes and future industry needs.
Datuk Patinggi Abang Zohari said that skilled workforce development is also a crucial element in supporting Sarawak's economic transformation agenda, particularly in efforts to diversify economic sectors and reduce dependence on traditional industries.
Therefore, the strengthening of the TVET ecosystem must continue to be made a focus to produce more local workforce capable of meeting the needs of the domestic industry, while seizing job opportunities in the global market.
Also present were Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Chairman of Sarawak Skills Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Abdul Aziz Dato Husain, Executive Director of Sarawak Skills and the Chairman of the Federation of Malaysian Skills Development Centres Hallman Sabri. -UKASnews
Prepared By: Jonnie Kiew
Photo: Muhammad Rais Sanusi
Translator: Nerissa Sia
