More School Leavers Than University Graduates In Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – University graduates in Brunei are relatively small compared to the number of school-leavers at 'O' and 'N' level.

Pehin Dato Haji Suyoi, Deputy Minister of Education, said that this group should be given guidance and encouraged to carry out activities that are beneficial to the country.

Unemployed individuals pose a loss for the country as they can undoubtedly contribute much to the economic development of the country in various ways if they are productive.

Pehin Dato Haji Suyoi was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Education's Career Resource Centre at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation Complex in Bandar.

The Deputy Minister said that every employee should have a positive attitude to every job offer.

“Salary should not be the main criterion in considering a job,” he said.

The Career Resource Centre is intended to provide school leavers with guidance and counselling, seek out job opportunities and to equip them with basic job-seeking skills.

At the opening ceremony, the Deputy Minister urged teachers to be more proactive in guiding the younger generation in exploring various careers and making informed career choices.

He also urged students to be committed to their life goals, and to be motivated to contribute to their families, society and country.

The Career Resource Centre was born out of concern with the growing problem of unemployment among school leavers, especially those who are unable to pursue education at higher level, and the need for the Ministry of Education to address the issue by providing this facility.

The Career Resource Centre first began operation in November 2003.

Currently, the centre houses materials that cover topics on occupational and education information, work search, and international work and learning opportunities.

Perhaps, what makes the Career Resource Centre unique is that officers from the centre actively seek out job opportunities that are available in various government departments and private firms, and match employer requirements with job-seekers that are registered in the centre's database.

The Centre currently has over 600 job-seekers in its database.

According to Doctor Ee Ah Meng, there are three degree holders registered with the centre, twelve diploma holders, 21 'A' level, 306 '0' level, 78 'N' level, 11 from religious institutions, 14 from technical vocational institutions, 89 PMB and 86 others at various stages of education.

Within nine months of operation, the centre has successfully found employment for 190 applicants.

The Career Resource Centre is located at the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bokiah Foundation Complex in Bandar Seri Begawan. -- Courtesy of Radio Television Brunei

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