PASIR GUDANG: The National Modular Skills Curriculum offered at Community Colleges nationwide has managed to attract more than 17,000 students since it was launched last year.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the short skill training courses were a hit among the youth especially those who were weak in their studies or those who did not like to study for long periods of time.
“The courses last from two to six months and this is the main difference from skill training courses offered at other institutions,” he said after launching the Pasir Gudang Community College Carnival here recently.
Mohamed Khaled said some of the most popular courses include business studies, beauty, culinary and fashion-related courses.
Popular course: Cooking is one of the many modular programmes offered at Community Colleges in Johor. “I urge community colleges to come up with more modular programmes as it has the potential to help youth develop the required skills before entering the workforce,” he said.
He added that the short courses which include about 77 different modules of choice was also an attractive option for those who were already in the workforce.
“Community colleges nationwide should focus on developing these modular courses as it is also in line with the government’s aim of providing lifelong education for all,” he said adding that currently most people who join the workforce only possess their SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) qualifications.
Mohamed Khaled said those who enrolled with the programme would only be charged a nominal fee of RM10 a month and would also receive studying allowance of RM250 a month.
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