Isnin, Januari 16, 2012

STUDENTS SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO NEW OR NON-CONVENTIONAL FIELDS WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL

'Tell pupils of career options'

image 16 January 2012 : Students should be introduced to wider career options at school, Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities  president Datuk Dr Parmjit Singh said.

He said counsellors in schools played an important role in keeping the students updated and informed on alternative industries.

"It will be too late to change what they want to pursue at the tertiary level once they have completed high school studies.

"The best time to introduce new courses to our bright students is in high school. Counsellors in schools should be trained and exposed to various fields of studies so that they can give necessary guidance to the students,"

he told the New Straits Times.

He was commenting on remarks by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin on Saturday that top students should also consider courses in software engineering, technology engineering, Islamic banking, health sciences, sports science, tourism, hospitality and entrepreneurship.

Yesterday,  Khaled said local institutions of higher learning were expanding courses in various fields, especially in information  technology, which was deemed critical in the country's progress.  

He said by widening options, top students could opt for   courses such as health sciences or technology engineering, which promised rewarding careers.

"Students should understand that fields like medicine and law are highly competitive. The country is in need of expertise in these new fields, too."

He said 121 new programmes in various levels, such as foundation, diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate were offered by local institutions of higher learning, which gave students a range of choices.

Parent Action Group for Education president Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim said most parents would not mind encouraging their children to take up new courses provided  there were enough jobs for the graduates.

"We will guide them to take up new courses, but often, job availability is always our main concern.

"We don't want our children to end up working overseas due to limited jobs available locally after they  graduate from these new courses."

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15 ulasan:

  1. SueSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 12:12:00 PTG

    I agree, students could consider taking up courses in fields that are more in demand of employees in the country so that they will not end up unemployed.

    BalasPadam
  2. SueSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 12:13:00 PTG

    Expertise such as in medicine, education and agriculture are in high demand, therefore students can consider going into these professions.

    BalasPadam
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    1. Tanpa NamaSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 3:59:00 PTG

      apapun, perlu tengok kelayakan juga jika mengikuti bidang ini.

      Padam
  3. DorianGSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 3:46:00 PTG

    apart from that, students needs to be exposed to entrepreneurship skills. This too may help them to be more self reliant.

    BalasPadam
  4. DorianGSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 3:48:00 PTG

    As highlighted in the article, apart from interest....the job demand too needs to be taken into consideration in planning one's future career

    BalasPadam
  5. Tanpa NamaSelasa, Januari 17, 2012 3:58:00 PTG

    pelajar pilihlah kursus yang benar2 diminati dan mendapat pasaran yang luas bila tamat pengajian kelak.

    BalasPadam
  6. samandaRabu, Januari 18, 2012 9:09:00 PG

    pelajar perlu memilih bidang yang sesuai dan mengikut keperluan semasa.

    BalasPadam
  7. samandaRabu, Januari 18, 2012 9:10:00 PG

    memilih bidang yang tepat akan menentukan hala tuju kerjaya kita pada masa akan datang.

    BalasPadam
  8. GabanRabu, Januari 18, 2012 11:47:00 PG

    belajar apa yang diminat sebab tu yang akan menentukan kerjaya kita di industri pekerjaan.

    BalasPadam
  9. Hamdan HadillahKhamis, Januari 19, 2012 11:23:00 PG

    Remaja perlulah mencuba untuk mencaburi dibang yang baru dan tidak perlu tertumpu dengan satu saja. Kerana ia tidak akan menjamin sepenuhnya.

    BalasPadam
  10. embayanJumaat, Januari 20, 2012 8:50:00 PG

    This is a good reminder to school counselors and students. Better to have an earlier plan so that you can have a little bit 'picture' of the future.

    BalasPadam
  11. villagerKhamis, Januari 26, 2012 4:28:00 PTG

    institusi pendidikan perlu memainkan peranan bukan sahaja mendidik semata2, malah membantu pelajar supaya mereka dapat melihat peluang kerjaya yang lebih luas dan sentiasa peka dengan perubahan pasaran kerja..

    BalasPadam
  12. villagerKhamis, Januari 26, 2012 4:30:00 PTG

    saya amat mengalu2kan kerajaan supaya mengambil tindakan terhadap mana2 institusi pengajian tinggi yang tidak menawarkan pendidikan yang berkualiti.. untuk mengesan institusi itu, hanya perlu melihat jumlah pelajar yang gagal mendapatkan pekerjaan selepas habis pengajian..

    BalasPadam
  13. cyantiaJumaat, Januari 27, 2012 2:26:00 PTG

    Boleh dilaksanakan. Pertimbangkan cadangan ini.

    BalasPadam
  14. cyantiaJumaat, Januari 27, 2012 2:37:00 PTG

    Pelan baru untuk para pelajar kita saya fikir adalah perlu.

    BalasPadam

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