MIRI: School leavers are urged to opt for courses that offer subjects related to living skills. According to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau, these subjects, especially those emphasizing technology, will ensure students are prepared for the job market.
“We must prepare and adapt to the trend especially in digital economy. Take up coding or programming courses,” he said at the launch of Project of Dream Realised (PRO-DR) roadshow here yesterday.
He added that the digital economy will definitely transform the state’s economy.
The digital economy will contribute about 17.4 percent of the state’s GDP in 2025, he reckoned.
Ngau also reminded parents to seek guidance or approach their children’s teachers to understand their children’s abilities and skills.
He explained that by doing so, they could reduce the possibility of being mismatched to their jobs in the future.
Meanwhile, a total of 500 students from five secondary schools here were present at the roadshow.
The schools are SMK Riam, SMK Lopeng Tengah, SMK Dato Permaisuri, SMK Chung Hua Miri and SMK St. Columba.
The roadshow kicked off in Lundu on March 25 and proceeded to Serian, Sri Aman, Betong, Saratok, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu and Miri.
After Miri, the roadshow will be heading to Limbang on April 14 before wrapping up in Lawas on April 16. Also present was Sarawak STEM-Digital Outreach manager Fredick Kelvin.
PRO-DR is a project initiated by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (Tegas).
A total of 45 agencies also took part in the programme.
