





The launching of the Industry Led Automotive Graduate Apprenticeship Programme by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed yesterday is well-timed considering the fact that most of our local graduates find it difficult to secure jobs after completing their tertiary education. This programme is the initiative of the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI), an independent non-profit organisation under MITI’s custodianship, and UiTM Shah Alam.
Some 60 mechanical engineering students will participate in the programme aimed at creating well trained and competent graduates that will be much sought after by the industry. At the core of this programme is the industrial training whereby an apprentice spends almost 40% of his/ her education years to gain extensive hands-on experience and exposure on all aspects of automotive industrial practices.
Human capital development is very important and this programme is certainly heading in the right direction...
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