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Example 2
Advertising agencies such as DDB in Singapore are
working with IHL to groom next-generation talent.
DDB’s COE in Temasek Polytechnic, “Equator”, trains
20 students per semester across faculties through
academic programmes and hands-on experience
with client projects, working together with DDB’s
senior leadership team.
Example 3
Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) has signed
MoUs with IHLs to increase the membership of
engineering students in IEM, as well benefitting the
staff and lecturers of the engineering faculties of the
IHLs.
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IHLs enjoy a financial incentive of 30% from the
total membership fees collected from the
students for the purpose of the Student Chapter to
fund its activities on campus.
Students and graduates are given the opportunity
to attend IEM’s activities which would enhance
their professional development in terms of their
engineering career. Students are able to enjoy the
activities organised by IEM including courses,
seminars, talks and visits which are generally
technical in nature to enhance and complement the
theoretical knowledge provided by the IHLs.
Encourage IHLs to frequently update their existing
curriculum and course syllabus to incorporate latest
industry trends and competencies
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Initiative
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A Working Committee should be formed to
IHLs,
discuss about the changing skills needs in the
Industry
industry and ensure courses are highly relevant. Associations,
The committee should meet on a regular basis JPK, MQA
(recommended every 6 months) to discuss about
the changing trends within the industry.
Industry associations to appoint industry experts to
work with educational and TVET institutions as
well as accreditation agencies to review, upgrade
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