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Improve skillsets of graduates by strengthening collaboration and better aligning
curriculum with industry needs
Recommended Actions
Stakeholder
E.O.I. IMPACT
Strengthen and diversify the collaboration between
industry and educational institutions, expanding
beyond industry attachments and internships.
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Participation in
academic programmes,
classroom presentation or providing industry
lectures
Industry associations to actively undertake
initiatives to run mentorship programmes to
provide professional insights, career guidance as
well as opportunities for collaborative work
sessions for students
Organise platforms such as industry meet-up
sessions, hands-on taster days and expert advice
clinics which bring together industry professionals
and young talents to network and share knowledge
Example 2
Initiative The CEO @ Faculty Programme implemented by the
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Ministry of Higher Education brings together top local
and international CEOs and industry players into
Malaysian universities to share their knowledge and
experiences with students and the university
community. The CEOs, appointed as ‘Adjunct
Professors’ commit up to 30 hours a year of their time
to provide mentorship to university students and
lecturers, and even guide universities on matters such
as curriculum development to ensure industry
relevance.
IHLs,
Industry
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Starting in 2015 with 24 CEOs, 2016 saw 60 CEOs join
the programme, including senior officials from the
Malaysian civil service.
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