JOBS STUDENTS JOTS : MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE PRECIS

 

'' FROM classrooms to boardrooms '' : There must be deliberate and sustained efforts to connect the classroom with the corporate world.

Malaysia and Singapore odder successful models of how industry - academia collaboration can drive national progress.

Initiatives like the '' Industry-Academia Collaboration Programme '' in Malaysia, have brought together multinational companies,  such as INTEL and BOSCH and local universities to co-develop curricula, sponsor research and developments and offer industry placements.

This has resulted in a more job-ready workforce aligned with industry demands.

SkillsFuture Singapore is a government-led initiative that actively involves the private sector in equipping the youth with practical skills through work-study programmes,  internships and lifelong learning opportunities.

Companies like DBS Bank and Singtel actively collaborate with polytechnics and universities to design customised training pathways that feed directly into employment.

These models show how well-orchestrated partnerships - supported by government frameworks and corporate commitment can ensure that graduates are not just employed but also professionally trained and empowered.

The World Students Society thanks Azra Maqsood.