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Government to offer training, jobs abroad for vocational students
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he government is aiming to better align the vocational education sector with the job market through two new policies that will provide students opportunities for upskilling at job training centers as well as prospective jobs overseas upon graduation.
While experts have welcomed the initiatives, they emphasize a need for the government to first focus on improving the fundamentals of vocational schools, such as quality, facilities and teaching staff, aspects that are often overlooked in the national education system.
Elementary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti announced the new policies on Monday after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Manpower Ministry and a partnership agreement with the Migrant Workers Protection Ministry.
“We will [...] develop training [courses] for vocational students so they can do practical work at Manpower Ministry-run job training centers. Through this [experience], we hope the students can not only hone their skills but also gain certification in their respective fields,” Mu’ti told a press conference, a video of which was uploaded to the ministry’s YouTube channel, KEMDIKDASMEN.
Manpower Minister Yassierli said the initiative was part of a “school-to-work transition” system, which he said would be pivotal in preparing vocational students for future employment.
“Once [the students graduate], they can upskill at the training centers [...],” he added.
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