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Education and Further Studies Fair – Series 60, the highly anticipated 'one-stop education fair' returns with exciting opportunities for individuals seeking academic advancement and career development.
The fair will be open to the public from 11am to 6pm daily.
Admission is free.
The details of both fairs are as stated below:
Fair 1: April 30 and May 1 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Location: Kuala Lumpur – Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley Megamall.
Fair 2: May 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday)
Locations: Kuala Lumpur – Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Mid Valley Megamall.
Johor Baru – Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey
The fair would be of interest to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) school leavers, parents, teachers, university students, working adults, members of the industry and the general public seeking higher education opportunities.
A chance not to be missed by enthusiastic students going into undergraduate and post-graduate courses, this fair will provide all the answers to your queries on the best colleges and universities, courses, scholarships and career possibilities.
They will also be able to obtain the best advice from educationists and counsellors on the types of specialised training and academic courses available not only in Malaysia but also overseas.
Visitors would be able to 'shop' for courses that range from Hotel Management, Accountancy, Aviation, Pilot, Baking, Cooking, Beauty, Business Studies, Broadcasting, Law, Applied Sciences, Communication Studies, Engineering, Multimedia, Information Technology (IT) and Computer Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Marketing, Music, Tourism Studies, Advertising, Graphic Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Dance, Nursing, Automotive, Early Childhood Education, Cabin Crew, Skill Training Options, Aptitude and Course Counselling and many more at the fair with the participation of more than 100 Colleges and Universities .
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The public is expected to discover many new options in educational offerings at this fair.
For further details, visit its website: https://sureworks.info/fairs.
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