4. Strengthen collaboration to equip talent with relevant skillsets
Recommended Actions
Stakeholder
E.O.I.
IMPACT
Encourage open communication between all stakeholders across the value chain
(IHLs, manufacturers, government bodies and trade associations) to nurture a
collaborative environment that will accelerate development initiatives to grow the
Initiative
4.1
sector.
An independent, sector-focused educational council could be established to ensure
sufficient representation of all stakeholders in future development activities.
MIMA,
AMIM,
M H
M H
Industry, IHLs,
TVET, MOHE
See example of a sector-focused educational council in the following page.
Increase involvement of industry in the review of academic and technical training
curriculum to reduce any disconnect between skills required by the companies and
Initiative
4.2
the skills possessed by graduates.
Regular updates of skills requirements (e.g. every six months) should be
encouraged to enhance cooperation efforts and ensure IHLs are consistently
MIMA,
AMIM,
Industry, IHLs,
TVET, MOHE
producing employable talent with the relevant skillsets.
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