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Crowds flock to final day of education and career fairs
GEORGE TOWN: Dash over to the Star Education Fair and myStarJob Fair, both taking place concurrently at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre here.
Sunday (June 15) marks the final day of the two-day event, and it is drawing large crowds as visitors seize the last opportunity to explore a wide range of academic pathways and career prospects across more than 120 booths.
The Star Education Fair, now in its 38th edition, is one of the country's pioneering education exhibitions, featuring both local and international institutions offering programmes from pre-university to postgraduate levels.
A total of 57 institutions are occupying over 100 booths, including Inti International College Penang, Peninsula College, Han Chiang University College of Communication, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), and The One Academy Penang.
The fair also includes four booths focused on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), three offering scholarships, three first-time exhibitors, two international participants, and three booths dedicated to English language courses.
The myStarJob Fair, held alongside, features 16 companies and agencies from a diverse range of industries.
In addition to offering jobs from entry-level to managerial roles, the fair provides on-the-spot interviews, career talks, and skills enhancement sessions to support personal development and job readiness.
Among the key exhibitors at the job fair are Prudential BSN Takaful Bhd and Manulife Insurance Berhad.
Organised by the Star Media Group, both events run from 11am to 6pm.
Admission is free, with complimentary door gifts for visitors.