07-05-2025
Polytechnic and Community Colleges's vital role in Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Published on: Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Published on: Wed, May 07, 2025
By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Mohd Sahran in a group photo with the participants. TAWAU: Polytechnic and Community Colleges (POLYCC) continue to play a crucial role as leaders in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Malaysia. Director of Politeknik Tawau Sabah (PTS) Mohd Sahran @ Awang Mohidin, said that TVET education is increasingly becoming the top choice for students who are more inclined towards practical and skills-based learning. He emphasised that this is because TVET fields offer strong job prospects immediately after graduation. 'POLYCC also offers affordable tuition fees of only RM200 per semester, including programmes available at PTS such as the Diploma in Tourism Management and Diploma in Recreational Tourism,' he said while officiating the three-day 'Generasi Aspirasi SMK Ulu Sapi, Beluran 2025' programme . The programme was held at PTS on May 2-4, which involved 84 students from the school. It was organised in collaboration with PTS and the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) (Tawau Campus). Meanwhile, the Principal of SMK Ulu Sapi, Railen @ Maria Guang, said the programme met its objectives by fostering cooperation among the three institutions in providing early exposure to higher education opportunities for the students involved. 'It has, to some extent, provided motivation and a clearer understanding for students about their educational pathways after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM),' she said. She added that the participating students were from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) A and Humanities streams. The programme included educational and career motivation sessions, as well as briefings on admission into Polytechnics and Community Colleges. Participants also had the opportunity to experience both theoretical and practical learning sessions conducted entirely by lecturers and the Student Representative Council (JPP) of both institutions. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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