The visit on 8th January 2025 by the Secretariat of Majlis TVET Negara to MySkills Foundation’s Youth Transformation and Entrepreneurship Campus in Kalumpang, Selangor, marks a significant step forward in Malaysia’s efforts to create inclusive, impactful, and unified Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) pathways.
Under the leadership of YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Hj Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, DASAR TVET NEGARA 2030 aspires to unify the nation’s TVET goals and learning pathways, ensuring no youth is left behind in our collective journey toward sustainable development. This vision is deeply aligned with MySkills Foundation’s mission to transform the lives of at-risk youths through holistic skills training interventions.
The Secretariat, led by En Muhammad Nizam and his team, visited MySkills to gain insights into its innovative transformation programs. The session delved into critical discussions around:
– The dropout scenario before and after the pandemic: Understanding how socio-economic challenges exacerbated vulnerabilities among at-risk youths and pushed them out of mainstream education.
– MySkills’ Second Chance Program model: A proven approach that equips vulnerable youths with life skills, technical training, and character re-engineering, transforming them into responsible, competent human capital.
– 15 years of impact milestones: Highlighting MySkills’ journey, including its World Bank-recognised holistic transformation model, recommended for national scaling by the Malaysian Government in 2015.
Malaysia’s youth, especially those from vulnerable communities, face challenges that often prevent them from realizing their true potential in traditional academic pathways. Without targeted interventions, these young individuals are at risk of falling through the cracks, contributing to a cycle of poverty and underemployment.
MySkills Foundation’s Youth Transformation and Entrepreneurship Campus serves as a sanctuary for these youthsrealizingg a structured environment that fosters growth, learning, and long-term self-sufficiency. By providing technical, vocationaNegara’sntrepreneurial training tailored to the needs of at-risk youths, MySkills is addressing a critical gap in Malaysia’s TVET ecosystem.
The visit by Majlis TVET Negara’s Secretariat is significant, as it underscores the importance of complementing the national TVET agenda with inclusive programs that cater specifically to at-risk youth. Collaborating with MySkills Foundation not only aligns with the DASAR TVET NEGARA 2030 vision but also ensures the integration of effective, scalable solutions into Malaysia’s broader TVET strategy.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Secretariat of Majlis TVET Negara for their engagement and commitment to collaborating with MySkills Foundation. Together, we aim to realize the aspirations of DASAR TVET NEGARA 2030, ensuring that every Malaysian youth, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the nation’s growth.