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TalentCorp fair in <b>Sabah</b> focuses on jobs in tourism, O&G <b>...</b> Berita Sabah - News 2 Sabah


TalentCorp fair in <b>Sabah</b> focuses on jobs in tourism, O&G <b>...</b>

Posted: 20 May 2014 10:04 AM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) yesterday organised its first Sector Focus Career Fair (SFCF) in Sabah which connected graduates with employers offering career opportunities in Malaysia's tourism, agriculture, oil & gas and accounting sectors.

The two-day event was held at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and was officiated by Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Industrial Development of Sabah.

The career fair, which will end today, enabled graduates to engage with chief executives and senior HR practitioners from more than 30 participating companies including Petronas, Media Prima Berhad, UEM Environment, SP Setia Bhd and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

There were also career talks by prominent industry figures such as Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Harris Mohd Salleh, the sixth Chief Minister of Sabah; Dato' Yasmin Mahmood, CEO, YTL Communications; and John Britto, CEO, Royal Institution Group of Companies.

Other activities included speed interviews, networking sessions, student and industry engagement programmes, academic and research exhibitions.

During the event, Tan said, "The government has expended efforts to provide employment opportunities to the people as well as to provide training to improve the skills and employability of graduates, thereby increasing the quality and work ethics of graduates who will be entering the workforce.

"Graduates should grab the opportunity provided in the expo and to prepare for future career opportunities."

"The role of a student in university is vastly different from the working environment as every action and behaviour will have an impact on company performance.

The success of a company is dependent on work excellence and ethics," said Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, Vice Chancellor of UMS.

He also urged the graduates to continually strive for excellence in the workforce.

"We are pleased to partner UMS and bring the SFCF series to Sabah as it enables leading employers to scout for potential talent here.

"More importantly, it gives Sabah-based graduates the opportunity to meet some of the country's leading employers and obtain career insight from these experts which will help them enhance their marketability," said Johan Mahmood Merican, CEO of TalentCorp. — Bernama

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Skills development can help drive Malaysia&#39;s transformation into <b>...</b>

Posted: 21 May 2014 08:23 PM PDT

KOTA KINABALU: Graduates of the Gain Forlife Academy, a skills training institute, can fill the need for manpower in the hotel and retail business in Sabah, State Minister for Resource Development and Information Technology Datuk Siringan Gubat said today.

He said it was hoped that the academy would continue to upgrade the quality of its training programmes and introduce more programmes.

"In the drive to transform Malaysia into a high-income developed country, and given the private sector-led economic growth, I find that skills can provide the opportunity for a wide range of jobs.

"With the skills acquired, one can even be self-employed rather than depend on jobs," he said at the launch of the graduation ceremony at the academy here.

The text of Siringan's speech was delivered by the assistant minister, Datuk Hamisa Samat.

A total of 189 graduates received their certificates, in the fields of food and beverage, housekeeping as well as retail management. — BERNAMA

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