Graduates Urged To Develop 'Marketability'
By Za'imZaini

Bandar Seri Begawan - Graduates who have been given lifelong learning skills should consistently improve their knowledge and skills in their career.

Graduates should therefore not only seek jobs in the country, but should be able to have ideas similar to those of foreign workers who come to our country to seek jobs, giving priority to the country's needs so that they will become good marketable graduates.

This was stated by Deputy Minister of Education, Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad bin Pg Hj Abd Rahman, in his speech as guest of honour at the 6th National Convocation Ceremony for Technical and Vocational Institutions that was held at the Main Conference Hall of the International Convention Centre in Berakas, yesterday.

"I believe this a phenomenon and a challenge for all of us in the future," the Deputy Minister added. "This is not impossible so long as there is knowledge and skill." -

Pg Dato Seri Setia Dr Hj Mohammad said that among the steps that should be taken by the Department of Technical Education (DTE) is to do specific research to obtain information on the needs of the human resource of the local industry. Such information will be used to identify programmes that are relevant to the country's needs.

Earlier Acting Director of Technical Education, Awg, Jamal bin Kahar,-in his speech said, "The DTE will take' steps to improve its capacity by providing more education programmes and the technical and vocational training that is needed in the country.

In yesterday's ceremony, a total of 271 graduates received their diplomas and certificates - 36 of the graduates were awarded the National Diploma, 51 were awarded the National Trade Certificate (Grade 2), 152 were awarded the National Trade Certificate (Grade 3) and 32 were, awarded the National Vocational Certificate.

The Best Student Award for the Brunei Darussalam Technical & Vocational Education Council (BDTVEC) went to. Dyg Siti Rafeah bte Hj Serbini (Pre-National Diploma in Business and Finance) from the Business School, Dk Nurhazimah bte Pg Asamadi-(NTC3 in consumer electronics) from Nakhoda Ragam Vocaitonal School and Dyg Masazalenawati bte Jubli (NVC in Clerical Studies (Accounts clerk) from the Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School.

Among the institutions involved in the national convocation were Sultan Saiful Rijal Technical College, Jefri Bolkiah College of Engineering, Nakhoda Ragam Vocational School, Sultan Bolkiah Vocational School and Mechanical Training Centre.

Also present at the ceremony were senior officers and officers from the Ministry of Education, senior officers from other ministries, parents and guardians of the graduates and invited guests.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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