From classroom to career for 44 Montfort graduates
The graduates, MYTC staff and board of governors.
KOTA KINABALU (May 24): Montfort Youth Training Centre (MYTC) held its 24th graduation ceremony for 44 trainees at its residential campus in Kinarut on Saturday.
The ceremony was officiated by MYTC boars of governors chairman Tan Sri Bernard Giluk Dompok, witnessed by proud parents, staff, teachers and instructors.
Also in attendance were the Brothers of St Gabriel, members of the board of governors, heads of relevant government departments, members of the Malaysian Estate Owners' Association (MEOA), benefactors and friends of Montfort.
The graduating cohort comprised 14 trainees from the Motor Mechanics Department who passed their Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) examination; ten trainees from the Welding Technologies programme, of whom nine excelled in the 6G SMAW Competency Test conducted by CIDB Technology; 11 trainees from the Facilities Maintenance & Carpentry programme, all of whom also passed their SKM examination; and nine trainees from the Oil Palm Plantation Conductorship programme.
In addition to receiving certificates in their respective technical training programmes, the graduates also received a Montfort Certificate for completing a two-year programme in character formation.
Notably, some of these graduates had not completed formal secondary education, with a few having only received primary schooling before enrolling in Montfort's programme.
Bernard (left) presenting the Best Trainee Award to Luke, while MYTC director Frederick Mah Hon Phing looks on.
The Best Trainee Award was awarded to Luke Loning Tokuyuk Neemoh, a 20-year-old from Kampung Tuavon, Penampang.
Luke, the eldest of three siblings, showcased outstanding skills and commitment, successfully passing with distinction his Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) exam.
In addition, he was among the trainees selected to undertake the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
The Academic Achievement Award recognizes Montfort Hostel boarders at San Damiano Boys' Hostel (SDBH), Kiulu, and St Mary Youth Hostel (SMYH), Sandakan, who have demonstrated exceptional or commendable results in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams.
Initiated by Bernard, the award aims to inspire boarders to strive for academic excellence and pursue higher educational achievement.
This year, the Academic Achievement Award was presented to Braynn Rushell Justin from San Damiano Boys' Hostel (SDBH), Kiulu, and Mark Claveria from St Mary Youth Hostel (SMYH), Sandakan.
Despite the uncertainty in the current economic situation, the majority of the graduates had managed to secure employment with members of the Malaysian Estate Owners' Association who established companies based in Sabah, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan under Montfort's Job Placement Scheme.
Meanwhile, some graduates have chosen to seek employment independently, while others planned to pursue further studies at various institutions.
In July 2025, MYTC is anticipated to welcome 80 new trainees who will embark on their two-year programme at Montfort.
On another note, MYTC is excited to host its 16th Montfort House Bazaar on 10th August 2025, followed by the Charity Golf Tournament on 11th October 2025.
Both events aim to raise funds for the upkeep and sustenance of its Residential Care Programme and technical skills training.
MYTC looks forward to the ongoing and steadfast support of the general public in sustaining its Montfortian Educative Mission in Sabah.
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