TVET programme empowers 95 Lingga residents with practical skills to boost livelihood
LINGGA (Aug 14): A two-day Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme has equipped 95 local residents, including farmers, retirees, homemakers, single mothers, and school leavers, with practical skills aimed at boosting their livelihoods and income.
Organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) in collaboration with Sarawak Skills, the short-term courses were funded through MEITD's special grant and brought directly to the community.
Participants received hands-on training in four courses: Basic Hydroponic Cultivation using Nutrient Film Technique (NFT); Basic Bread, Bun and Pastry Making; Basic Electrical Wiring; and Jewellery Making (Ceramics).
Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, who officiated at the closing ceremony, said the initiative reflects the state's commitment under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 to create a skilled and competitive workforce and achieve high-income status by 2030.
'We are not just teaching skills. We are building confidence, inspiring entrepreneurship, and creating pathways to better livelihoods. Whether it leads to a small business or simply the joy of learning, every skill gained today is an opportunity for tomorrow,' he said in a statement released by the organisers.
The programme also supports Sarawak's target for 20 per cent of Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) graduates to pursue TVET education.
Combined with soft skills training, these courses are designed to help participants remain competitive in a fast-changing job market.
For many, the courses marked a turning point. Some participants intend to cultivate hydroponic vegetables, others plan to start home-based bakeries, while some are keen to create handcrafted jewellery.
The event concluded with a certificate presentation ceremony and a lucky draw, with participants expressing optimism about applying their newly acquired skills.
Also present were Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, MEITD permanent secretary Adana Jed, Lingga District officer Frank Lani, and Sarawak Skills Deputy executive director for Corporate Services Division Amy Francis Najur. lead Lingga practical skills Roland Sgah TVET
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