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The Star
7 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Multi-agency push drives workforce upskilling
A COMPREHENSIVE, multi-agency approach is being used to address labour market imbalances, mainly in skills mismatches. Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad said the rate of skills-related underemployment dropped from 37.3% in 2022 to 35.7% in the first quarter of 2025, which he attributed to coordinated efforts by various ministries and agencies. 'Among the key agencies involved are TalentCorp, Manpower Department, Department of Skills Development, PERKESO and HRD Corp. 'These bodies play critical roles in developing a high-skilled workforce aligned with industry needs,' he said in reply to Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit Buntar), who inquired about steps taken to resolve the skills mismatch in the labour market. To identify industry-critical skills, Abdul Rahman said TalentCorp has published the Malaysia Critical Occupations List since 2015. From 2023, he said the initiative was extended to schools to expose students to future job trends and required skills. He said TalentCorp also conducted studies on artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green technology to assess their impact on Malaysia's workforce. Based on these findings, he said the digital portal and MyMAHIR Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) were introduced. The FSTC, led by industry players, is responsible for determining training priorities and selecting suitable training centres, he added. 'As of June 2025, 66 training programmes involving 2,336 participants are underway under the FSTC initiative,' he said. Abdul Rahman also highlighted ongoing reforms to Malaysia's national occupational skills standards, with 2,012 active standards currently available and supported by 1,619 accredited training centres nationwide. To support displaced workers, he said the Labour Department has provided reskilling and upskilling courses, with 84,231 individuals trained in 2024 and 48,833 as of June 30 this year. Meanwhile, he said PERKESO has expanded initiatives such as the MYFutureJobs portal, Career Bridge Tool, Career Launchpad programme and Satellite Centres to improve employment services and training access. Abdul Rahman said strategic partnerships with companies and training institutes also help boost jobseekers' competencies. He said HRD Corp's National Training Week 2025 attracted approximately 3.5 million participants from Malaysia and Asean. 'Over 72,000 free training sessions covered AI, coding, cybersecurity, data analytics and more through physical, online and hybrid formats,' he added.
The Star
06-08-2025
- Business
- The Star
Concrete measures in place to address skills mismatch, Deputy HR Minister tells Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has adopted a comprehensive, multi-agency approach to address labour market imbalances, particularly skills mismatches which currently account for 35.7% of the national unemployment rate, says Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad. The Deputy Human Resources Minister said the rate of skills-related underemployment had dropped from 37.3% in 2022 to 35.7% in the first quarter of 2025, a reduction he attributed to coordinated efforts by various ministries and agencies under the ministry. 'Among the key agencies involved are TalentCorp, the Manpower Department (JTM), the Department of Skills Development (JPK), the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) and HRD Corp. 'These bodies play critical roles in developing a high-skilled workforce aligned with industry needs,' he told the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Aug 6). He was responding to a question from Mohd Misbahul Munir Masduki (PN-Parit Buntar), who had asked about short- and long-term strategies to resolve the skills mismatch issue in the labour market. To identify industry-critical skills, Abdul Rahman said TalentCorp has published the Malaysia Critical Occupations List (MyCOL) since 2015. Starting in 2023, he said the initiative was extended to schools to expose students early to future job trends and required skills. He added that TalentCorp also conducted impact studies on artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green technology to assess their effects on Malaysia's workforce. Based on these findings, he said the digital portal and MyMAHIR Future Skills Talent Council (FSTC) were introduced. The FSTC, led by industry players, is responsible for determining training priorities and selecting suitable training centres, he added. 'As of June 2025, 66 training programmes involving 2,336 participants are underway under the FSTC initiative,' he said. Abdul Rahman also highlighted ongoing reforms to Malaysia's national occupational skills standards (NOSS), with 2,012 active standards currently available and supported by 1,619 accredited training centres nationwide. To support displaced workers, he said JTM has provided reskilling and upskilling courses, with 84,231 individuals trained in 2024 and another 48,833 participants as of June 30 this year. Meanwhile, he said PERKESO has expanded initiatives such as the MYFutureJobs job portal, Career Bridge Tool, Career Launchpad programme and Satellite Centres to improve employment services and training access. Abdul Rahman said strategic partnerships with companies and training institutes also help boost jobseekers' competencies. Additionally, he said HRD Corp's National Training Week (NTW) 2025 attracted approximately 3.5 million participants from Malaysia and Asean. 'Over 72,000 free training sessions were offered, covering artificial intelligence, coding, cybersecurity, data analytics and more, through physical, online and hybrid formats.'
Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Quest Alliance and DTTE Delhi Sign MoU to Empower Youth through Thriving Careers
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], June 3: In a move to strengthen Delhi's skilling ecosystem, the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quest Alliance, a non-profit organization. This intervention will be delivered in collaboration with the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN), a national initiative facilitated by Quest Alliance and funded by Accenture, Cisco, JPMorganChase, and SAP. FRSN brings together civil society organizations, academia, industry bodies, and government institutions to enable systemic change and build employability skills among youth in government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta; Minister for Education and Skilling, Ashish Sood; Secretary DTTE, Nandini Paliwal; and Director DTTE, Kumar Abhishek. It aims to equip ITI learners across 19 technical institutes over the next three years with the skills and mindsets needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market. Since 2017, Quest Alliance and DTTE have worked together to build career aspirations among young women through the Future Skills for Thriving Careers (FSTC) approach -- a program designed to break gender stereotypes, build job readiness, and support meaningful college-to-work transitions. Based on its success, the initiative will now be expanded to include male students in co-ed institues, with a continued focus on creating gender-inclusive, future-ready ITIs. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "Skilling Delhi's youth has been a top priority for our government from day one. In our first 100 days, we have placed a strong emphasis on strengthening the ITI ecosystem and ensuring that every young person, both men and women, have access to future-ready education and career opportunities." The newly expanded intervention will make ITIs demand driven, focus on industry engagement, and future-skills which requires the capacity and mindset building of key stakeholders. This will be enabled through intensive capacity-building of principals, trainers, and placement officers, and the development of robust career readiness ecosystems within ITIs. The blended learning model - through QuestApp, in-person workshops, and immersive workplace exposure - will bring practical relevance to classrooms while fostering mindsets of adaptability and continuous learning. Nandini Paliwal, Secretary of DTTE, added, "By co-designing interventions with the government, Quest Alliance is a valuable partner that brings cohesion between ITIs, learners, their families, and industry. Their consistent focus on parent and industry engagement ensures learners can make informed career choices." Echoing the success of the partnership, Nikita Bengani, Director of Youth Programs at Quest Alliance, said, "The work in Delhi with young women has been very rewarding, yielding deep insights. We've seen work transition rates improve and more women pursuing non-traditional careers. As the world of work evolves -- shaped by automation, climate change, and emerging technologies -- young people must develop not just technical skills, but also the mindset to adapt and lead. They should be able to craft the future they wish to see for themselves. This means making learning more learner-led and learner-centric, and instilling the same mindset in educators and facilitators. Our approach aims to create equitable access and empower all stakeholders to thrive in a fast-changing world." This MoU marks a pivotal moment in advancing inclusive, industry-aligned, and future-focused education across Delhi's ITIs. Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit trust that equips young people with 21st century skills by enabling self-learning. We design scalable solutions that enable educators to address critical gaps for quality education and skills training. We facilitate learning networks and collaboration to bring about systemic change fuelled by research and innovation. For more information, please log on The Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) is a collaborative initiative launched in 2019 by Quest Alliance supported by Accenture, Cisco, JPMorganChase, and SAP Labs India. We work towards a simple yet ambitious goal: to enable one million young people to access quality work opportunities by 2027.
Fashion Value Chain
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Quest Alliance and DTTE Delhi Sign MoU to Empower Youth through Thriving Careers
In a move to strengthen Delhi's skilling ecosystem, the Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), Government of NCT of Delhi, renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Quest Alliance, a non-profit organization. This intervention will be delivered in collaboration with the Future Right Skills Network (FRSN), a national initiative facilitated by Quest Alliance and funded by Accenture, Cisco, JPMorganChase, and SAP. FRSN brings together civil society organizations, academia, industry bodies, and government institutions to enable systemic change and build employability skills among youth in government-run Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). MoU exchanged between Quest Alliance & DTTE Delhi in presence of Honble Chief minister Rekha Gupta, Cabinet Ministers Ravinder Indera, Kapil Mishra & Education Minister Ashish Sood The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta; Hon'ble Minister for Education and Skilling, Shri Ashish Sood; Secretary DTTE, Ms. Nandini Paliwal; and Director DTTE, Shri Kumar Abhishek. It aims to equip ITI learners across 19 technical institutes over the next three years with the skills and mindsets needed to succeed in a rapidly changing job market. Since 2017, Quest Alliance and DTTE have worked together to build career aspirations among young women through the Future Skills for Thriving Careers (FSTC) approach – a program designed to break gender stereotypes, build job readiness, and support meaningful college-to-work transitions. Based on its success, the initiative will now be expanded to include male students in co-ed institues, with a continued focus on creating gender-inclusive, future-ready ITIs. Hon'ble Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, 'Skilling Delhi's youth has been a top priority for our government from day one. In our first 100 days, we have placed a strong emphasis on strengthening the ITI ecosystem and ensuring that every young person, both men and women, have access to future-ready education and career opportunities.' The newly expanded intervention will make ITIs demand driven, focus on industry engagement, and future-skills which requires the capacity and mindset building of key stakeholders. This will be enabled through intensive capacity-building of principals, trainers, and placement officers, and the development of robust career readiness ecosystems within ITIs. The blended learning model – through QuestApp, in-person workshops, and immersive workplace exposure – will bring practical relevance to classrooms while fostering mindsets of adaptability and continuous learning. Ms. Nandini Paliwal, Secretary of DTTE, added, 'By co-designing interventions with the government, Quest Alliance is a valuable partner that brings cohesion between ITIs, learners, their families, and industry. Their consistent focus on parent and industry engagement ensures learners can make informed career choices.' Echoing the success of the partnership, Nikita Bengani, Director of Youth Programs at Quest Alliance, said, 'The work in Delhi with young women has been very rewarding, yielding deep insights. We've seen work transition rates improve and more women pursuing non-traditional careers. As the world of work evolves – shaped by automation, climate change, and emerging technologies – young people must develop not just technical skills, but also the mindset to adapt and lead. They should be able to craft the future they wish to see for themselves. This means making learning more learner-led and learner-centric, and instilling the same mindset in educators and facilitators. Our approach aims to create equitable access and empower all stakeholders to thrive in a fast-changing world.' This MoU marks a pivotal moment in advancing inclusive, industry-aligned, and future-focused education across Delhi's ITIs. About Quest Alliance Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit trust that equips young people with 21st century skills by enabling self-learning. We design scalable solutions that enable educators to address critical gaps for quality education and skills training. We facilitate learning networks and collaboration to bring about systemic change fuelled by research and innovation. For more information, please log on About the Future Right Skills Network The Future Right Skills Network (FRSN) is a collaborative initiative launched in 2019 by Quest Alliance supported by Accenture, Cisco, JPMorganChase, and SAP Labs India. We work towards a simple yet ambitious goal: to enable one million young people to access quality work opportunities by 2027.
