Shah Alam:The Malaysian Association of Science and Engineering Technology (MASET) is aiming for a 100 percent job placement rate for all 50 participants of the 2026 cohort of the 5G Enterprise Accelerator: Upskilling for Careers in 5G, AI, Cloud, and Industry 4.0 program within four weeks.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the program, which commenced on September 2, operates under a train-and-place model and is fully funded by the MyMahir initiative through Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp). This initiative seeks to bolster talent development and address the technology industry's needs in Malaysia.
MASET director Ir Ts Suresh Kumar Kandasamy highlighted the organization's collaboration with telecommunications companies like Maxis and Huawei to create job opportunities for participants. He emphasized that these partnerships ensure the training aligns with industry skill requirements, facilitating career building in the technology sector. The program boasts a 100 percent examination pass rate, with last year's cohort achieving full job placement.
MASET, drawing on over a decade of experience in training and skills development, continues to offer training tailored to industry needs and technological advancements. The program includes technical training, practical exposure, certification preparation, and career development, equipping participants with skills relevant to high-demand technology roles.
Participants, such as Chua Yu Xiang, 23, and Nur Izyan Bolhan, 34, expressed their gratitude for securing employment through the program. Chua will work as a technical site survey engineer, while Nur Izyan will apply her skills in a new role at an electronics company in Shah Alam, Selangor.
MASET noted that the program's participants include individuals with bachelor's degrees or higher in engineering or related fields, as well as fresh graduates and unemployed individuals. Training covers 5G technology, AI, cloud computing, automation, and Industry 4.0 applications.
The program's content is enhanced through collaboration with LabLabee, offering practical training in telco cloud, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), OpenStack, Kubernetes, and APIs. Participants also prepared for certifications from the Qualcomm Academy, which also aims to expand AI training access to 10,000 students from Malaysian higher education institutions.