Demand For More Technical Graduates
By Shareen Han

Bandar Seri Begawan - There is still a strong demand for quality technical graduates and professionals to serve the manpower needs of the country, according to the acting permanent secretary at the Ministry of Education.

The Ministry of Education hopes to produce technical graduates to support the oil and gas industry, Hjh Norjum Hj Yusop said. These graduates are those can specialise in fields ranging from engineering to surveying and geology.

"To achieve this goal will mean. more students taking up science and engineering courses," she said at the launch of Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) and Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas' (BLNG) Career Exhibition.

She said that the ministry is pushing more Bruneian students to take such courses at local higher institutions and established foreign universities, as part of government efforts to increase the number of science and engineering graduates in the local workforce.

"The Ministry of Education is fully committed to the goal of establishing an education system that equips our students wills skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century," she added.

Hjh Norjum also lauded BSP and BLNG for sponsoring various -projects conducted by the ministry, in terms of developing Brunei's education sector.

BSP's initiatives and recruitment plan is not only aligned with the company's "Bruneianisation" policy, but also observes the ministry's strategic plan to provide quality education in achieving sustainable social and economic development for the country, she said.

She said that the annual career roadshow is a good opportunity for students to explore new career options which are more relevant to their personal interests.

"This roadshow provides a more personal dimension, enabling interested graduates and students to ask in-depth questions on the BSP scheme and other technical or operational schemes offered by BSP and BLNG," the acting permanent secretary continued.

Moreover, the advice and guidance provided at the exhibition will help graduates make informed choices leading to rewarding careers, which are also relevant to the nation's needs, she said. The exhibition at Centrepoint Hotel showcases a diverse range of careers, such as an operations engineer, geoscientist, as well as a petrophysicist.

Students can expect a comprehensive overview of the academic requirements and recruitment procedures of BSP and BLNG at the roadshow. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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