22 February 2011

Technical Resource and Internship Network (TRAIN)

About TRAIN

Technical Resource and Internship Network (TRAIN) is managed by Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia (YBNM). The foundation has Dato’ Sri Ong Tee Keat as its patron.

TRAIN was established to promote and coordinate vocational skills training for drop-outs and school leavers who are not academically inclined, to eventually assist them to secure a job.

All qualified Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, are eligible for assistance by TRAIN .

Introduction

Technical Resource and Internship Network (TRAIN) is managed by Yayasan Pendidikan Bistari. The foundation has Dato’ Sri Ong Tee Keat as its patron.

TRAIN was established to promote and coordinate vocational skills training for drop-outs and school leavers who are not academically inclined, to eventually assist them to secure a job.

All qualified Malaysians, regardless of race or religion, are eligible for assistance by TRAIN. 

Patron

YB Dato’ Sri Ong Tee Keat

Everyone involved in the development of the concept of TRAIN should be commended for the contribution as training is not only useful in itself but rather as an essential ingredient to a decent life and constructive contribution to the development of society.

One of the key factors in the future development of our economy and labour market is human capital. The world is witnessing the fall of artificial boundaries as we liberalise our economies. This has created a pressing need for human workforce that is skilled and recognized. The opportunities are thrown wider with the combination between commercial, industrial and technical occupations and service occupations.

TRAIN is established to open up opportunities for our youths, particularly those who are not academically inclined, to get an equally good start in the world. They should be empowered with skills that are recognised by trade occupations worldwide.

I welcome the initiative of TRAIN partners to value add the programme by conducting the programme in multiple language. I also applaud the move to provide an international dimension to TRAIN in terms of accreditation and internship opportunities.

With scholarships, subsidized fees, private and government loans available via. TRAIN, youths of today will have no more excuses not to empower themselves with skills that set them up for a lifetime. 




Scholarships & Financing

One of the attractions of approaching TRAIN for vocational training is access to scholarships and financing. These are some of the schemes available in which the Foundation can assist in:

Scholarships

Qualified trainees are able to apply for scholarships available such as:

    * Ministry of Youth training programme
    * Yayasan Bakti Nusa Malaysia scholarships

The successful trainees enjoy full or partial scholarships off tuition fees. Certain scholarship schemes may also cover cost of living expenses such as accommodation, food and transportation.

Candidates are advised to approach the Foundation officers for more information.
 
Subsidised Fees

Fee paying trainees are able to enjoy subsidized training rates which as substantially lower than fees charged in the open market. The subsidized fees come in the form of pledges of their excess places by participating training centres to the Foundation.

Candidates are advised to refer to the table on subsidized fees in this website or approach Foundation officers for detailed information.
 
Loans

The Foundation is able to assist in arranging for loans from the Government and private banks for training in cooperation with the participating training centres. Among the loans available are:

    * Skills Development Fund Corporation or Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK)

Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK)

Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (TPK) mula beroperasi pada 2001 sebagai satu kumpulan wang amanah untuk membiayai pelatih-pelatih kursus Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) dari pusat-pusat latihan  awam dan swasta yang programnya ditauliahkan oleh Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK). Tujuan penubuhan TPK ialah untuk menyediakan pinjaman bagi latihan kemahiran agar memenuhi keperluan tenaga kerja mahir negara.
Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (TPK) mula beroperasi pada 2001 sebagai satu kumpulan wang amanah untuk membiayai pelatih-pelatih kursus Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) dari pusat-pusat latihan  awam dan swasta yang programnya ditauliahkan oleh Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK). Tujuan penubuhan TPK ialah untuk menyediakan pinjaman bagi latihan kemahiran agar memenuhi keperluan tenaga kerja mahir negara.
link:www. ptpk.gov.my

    * Kojadi
    * Private banks

How it Works

One of the advantages of TRAIN is the opportunity for TRAIN assisted trainees or graduates to undergo internship with leading companies in Malaysia as well as overseas.

TRAIN collaborates with partners and leading companies to provide internship opportunities. The trainees enjoy the following unique features of internship packaged by TRAIN:

    * Availability of hundreds of internship positions in Malaysia and worldwide;
    * Online matching of internship opportunities with qualification;
    * Internship that is moderated and accredited;
    * Certification upon successful completion of internship;
    * Value-added courses are built-in such as interview skills, resume writing and professionalism.

List of Internship Partners:

    * Jobstreet.com
    * Media Prima
    * SEG International
    * Agensi Pekerjaan People Source

Advantages

The TRAIN programme offers the following advantages to young trainees:

Value-Added International Recognition:

Qualifications are accreditated, certified and/ or recognized by Malaysian Government. In addition, students have the option of value-adding their qualifications after completing and passing internationally recognized assessments. Trainees who possess qualifications that are recognized both in Malaysia and Internationally will have an edge in obtaining work overseas.
Relevant Courses Conducted in Mandarin:

Selected courses under TRAIN are conducted in Chinese for the benefit of those who are not proficient in English. Additional classes in English and Chinese may also be arranged.
Wide Network of Participating Training Providers

TRAIN works with a network of more than 30 approved training providers. The facilities and delivery of vocational training from these providers have been approved and recognized by the Government of Malaysia and various accreditation bodies.
Availability of Scholarships & Subsidised Fees

TRAIN has received pledge of scholarships for vocational training. The scholarships cover tuition fees, either in full or in part.
For selected programmes, trainees are provided allowances for food, transport and accommodation.
Fee paying trainees enjoy subsidized fees pledged by participating training providers.
Availability of Loans

TRAIN will assist qualified students to obtain loans from the Government such as PTPK. The loans may cover allowances and other cost of living. Additionally, the Foundation will also help students obtain loans from private institutions such as KOJADI and banks.
Certified Internship Prospects with local and foreign companies

Trainees and graduates of TRAIN have the option of undergoing internship with leading local and foreign companies. TRAIN have also partnered with job search companies to facilitate internship that is moderated, accredited and certified.

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