MSC Malaysia Offers Re-skilling Programmes For Retrenched Workers
http://newscentre.msc.com.my/articles/891/1/MSC-Malaysia-Offers-Re-skilling-Programmes-For-Retrenched-Workers/Page1.html
By Fadzilah Hj. Muhamad
Published on 30 January 2009
MSC Malaysia is helping retrenched workers get jobs in the information
and communication technology (ICT) sector through its re-skilling
programmes while encouraging those with feasible ICT-based business
ideas to become an ICT entrepreneur or technopreneurs.
Source: Bernama
MSC Malaysia is helping retrenched workers get jobs in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector through its re-skilling programmes while encouraging those with feasible ICT-based business ideas to become an ICT entrepreneur or technopreneurs.
In view of the current economic crisis, the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), the driver of the MSC Malaysia, will cooperate with the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) to help retrenched workers.
"MSC Malaysia will be the key referral centre in terms of looking for placement of retrenched workers in ICT-based companies," said MDeC chief executive officer Datuk Badlisham Ghazali at press conference to announce the initiative here today.
"We will assist the retrenched workers to undergo re-skilling, by encouraging their participation in the existing MSC Malaysia programme, that has been enhanced to accommodate them," he said.
The Graduate Trainee Programme meanwhile, seeks to match MSC Malaysia status companies seeking fresh ICT graduates while the IT Outsourcing programme offers assistance to the retrenched to explore this field or opt to work independently.
"Based on the MOHR database, we will match the skills of retrenched workers to those sectors which have shortages," said Badlisham.
He also said that to capture the attention of the retrenched and also graduates, MDeC has been undertaking career talks and fairs all over the country to build more opportunities for them.
He noted that the Shared Services and Outsourcing (SSO) industry, the Creative Multimedia Content and Call Centers are examples of ICT sectors, that the workers could find suitable jobs in.
Badlisham said retrenched workers and graduates might have to undergo up to a three-month training period for some programmes which might consider providing an allowance.
Alternatively, Badlisham said those with ICT-based ideas that can turn it into a viable business and also apply for the MSC Malaysia Pre-Seed Fund programme which offers up to RM150,000.
"Technopreneurship is all about hard work.But with MDeC's support, they can make a difference to their life. We will assist them in many ways and it's more than just funding. The journey is not easy, but the experience alone will be worthwhile," he said.
To date, a total amount of 214 individuals and start up companies have already received up to a maximum of RM150,000 each from the MSC Malaysia Pre- Seed Fund.
Badlisham said more than RM30 million has been given out since the programme started in 2006.
MSC Malaysia is helping retrenched workers get jobs in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector through its re-skilling programmes while encouraging those with feasible ICT-based business ideas to become an ICT entrepreneur or technopreneurs.
In view of the current economic crisis, the Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), the driver of the MSC Malaysia, will cooperate with the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) to help retrenched workers.
"MSC Malaysia will be the key referral centre in terms of looking for placement of retrenched workers in ICT-based companies," said MDeC chief executive officer Datuk Badlisham Ghazali at press conference to announce the initiative here today.
"We will assist the retrenched workers to undergo re-skilling, by encouraging their participation in the existing MSC Malaysia programme, that has been enhanced to accommodate them," he said.
The Graduate Trainee Programme meanwhile, seeks to match MSC Malaysia status companies seeking fresh ICT graduates while the IT Outsourcing programme offers assistance to the retrenched to explore this field or opt to work independently.
"Based on the MOHR database, we will match the skills of retrenched workers to those sectors which have shortages," said Badlisham.
He also said that to capture the attention of the retrenched and also graduates, MDeC has been undertaking career talks and fairs all over the country to build more opportunities for them.
He noted that the Shared Services and Outsourcing (SSO) industry, the Creative Multimedia Content and Call Centers are examples of ICT sectors, that the workers could find suitable jobs in.
Badlisham said retrenched workers and graduates might have to undergo up to a three-month training period for some programmes which might consider providing an allowance.
Alternatively, Badlisham said those with ICT-based ideas that can turn it into a viable business and also apply for the MSC Malaysia Pre-Seed Fund programme which offers up to RM150,000.
"Technopreneurship is all about hard work.But with MDeC's support, they can make a difference to their life. We will assist them in many ways and it's more than just funding. The journey is not easy, but the experience alone will be worthwhile," he said.
To date, a total amount of 214 individuals and start up companies have already received up to a maximum of RM150,000 each from the MSC Malaysia Pre- Seed Fund.
Badlisham said more than RM30 million has been given out since the programme started in 2006.