Teachers Attend Course On Career Education
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - A Five-Day workshop on "Career Education Services In Schools & Colleges 2007" got under way yesterday at the Civil Service Institute in Kg Rimba.

Some 55 teachers from across the country are taking part in the February 12-17 programme, which is being organised for the first time by the Career Education Unit, Counselling and Career Guidance Section of the Department of Schools, Ministry of Education. It was officially launched by Hj Hamdani bin Hj Alias, Acting Head of Counselling and Career Guidance Section.

The aim of the five-day course was to provide basic training to career teachers so that they can confidently carry out educational and careers guidance programmes at their respective schools.

By providing students with proper guidance, they will be more likely to get jobs that are in line with their interest, talent and capability, Hj Hamdani said, adding that it was very important for students, especially those in secondary level, to be exposed to career planning.

With the rapid development in the job market, students should make early preparations while in school, Hj Hamdani said.

Therefore, career teachers play an important role in providing guidance to their students so that they can have a promising future, he added.

Hj Hamdani also said that the responsibly of guiding students should not only fall on the shoulders of parents but teachers as well. He hoped that the five-day course will help teachers implement systematic and effective programmes in their respective schools.

The first working paper was on students' potential, and it was presented by Dr Ee Ah Meng. Other speakers for the workshop include Chandraseagran Suppiah, Dr Hj Zulkifli Mohamed Rasid, Hj Haji bin Hj Othman and Hjh Roslin bte PDIS Hj Johari. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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