LABUAN, 16 OCT – The Labuan Industrial Training Institute (ITI) has strengthened its relationship with industry players today by signing several strategic cooperation documents with leading firms in the engineering and oil and gas sectors.
The initiative aims to increase industry training opportunities for students and improve their employability after graduation.
The institute formalized its partnership with Turcomp Engineering Services Sdn Bhd through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and with Serba Mahir Sdn Bhd through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC).
In addition, ITI Labuan signed nine Letters of Intent (LoI) with various industrial firms, opening opportunities for students to undergo practical training.
Manpower Department Director General Datuk Rospiagos Taha who officiated the signing of the agreement today emphasized the importance of such collaboration stating that it represents a continuous effort to align ITI training programs with industry needs.
“This collaboration will create greater job prospects for ITI students.
By ensuring our programs are tailored to industry demands, we equip students with the skills needed to thrive in their respective sectors,” said Rospiagos.
He emphasized the positive impact of the partnership on the employability rate of ITI graduates.
“The marketability rate of graduates of this institute increased to 92.4 percent this year compared to 83.1 percent in 2022,” he said. – Named
