JobSarawak connects talent to industry at Swinburne Final Year Showcase
A JobSarawak exhibitor engages with Swinburne Sarawak students during the event.
KUCHING (May 31): JobSarawak, the state government's centralised employment hub, has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the education-to-employment gap by supporting Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus' Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science (FECS) Final Year Showcase for Semester 1, held on Thursday at the university's campus here.
It was stated that JobSarawak had joined forces with several industry partners including the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs), Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd, and the James Dyson Foundation to connect with the Swinburne Sarawak community.
As a strategic supporter, JobSarawak's participation aligned with its mission to connect local talent with employment opportunities.
Throughout the showcase, the platform engaged directly with students from various academic fields, demonstrating key features including setting up digital profiles, résumé-building tips based on current industry expectations – critical tools in today's competitive job landscape.
Another key feature is the platform's intelligent job-matching, which connects job seekers with relevant opportunities tailored to their skills, qualifications, and career goals.
'JobSarawak aims to bridge the gap between academic talent and industry needs.
'Our presence at Swinburne Sarawak reflects our mission to empower the next generation of the state's workforce,' said JobSarawak in a statement.
The employment hub provides a robust platform for job-seekers, particularly for Sarawakians seeking meaningful careers in the state, in line with the human capital development as outlined in the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030.
For more information, go to https://job.sarawak.gov.my/. education-to-employment gap JobSarawak lead Swinburne University
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