YSD Skill Enrichment Programme
Transforming Lives Through TVET
Skilled workers are essential to a nation’s success—which is why YSD has remained steadfast in its mission of nurturing talent and empowering underserved communities through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes. Since its inception, the foundation has allocated over RM40 million towards bursaries for TVET, building up talent from all walks of life, helping to break the cycle of poverty for B40 families by providing access to quality tertiary education, and supporting the national goal of creating a sustainable and high-income workforce.
In Sabah and Sarawak, YSD’s partnership with The Welding Institute has opened new doors for Asnaf and Tahfiz graduates, equipping them with internationally recognised vocational skills and elevating their standards of living.
Collaborations with Sime Darby Industrial Academy and the Technical and Vocational Education Division under the purview of the Ministry of Education provide a pathway for scholars to excel in the heavy equipment industries, receive professional certification, and enjoy better career development. Similarly, the “Empowering the Nation, Enriching the Future” Programme, in partnership with the Construction Industry Development Board and Sime Darby Property, targets B40 students, enabling them to thrive in the construction field.
YSD’s collaboration with The Welding Institute provided scholars with International Certifications in Welding to equip them with skills for greater economic opportunities.
The National TVET Day 2023 celebration, which was attended by over 100 current and former TVET scholars, partners, community colleges, and representatives from the ministries of Higher Education, Finance, and Human Resources, recognises the achievements of scholars of the programme whilst dispelling the narrative that TVET courses are only for students who are unable excel academically.
The National TVET Day 2023 celebration, which was attended by over 100 current and former TVET scholars.
TVET MoU Signing with the Ministry of Education.
In a significant move to prepare our future workforce and support the nation’s human capital development, YSD and the Ministry of Education formalised our commitment to advancing TVET education in the country through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding November last year. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster the employability of vocational college students in Malaysia through the YSD Skill Enrichment – Professional Certificate (PROCERT) Programme, conducted in partnership with the Sime Darby Industrial Academy.
YSD’s collaborations with various vocational schools and colleges empower TVET students with the necessary skills for stable future employment.
YSD TVET Day in 2023.
1,588 TVET scholars
enrolled under the programme
RM8 million contributed
in scholarships to polytechnics and community colleges
8 key industry partners
for training and job placements
TVET scholars under the YSD Skill Enrichment programme received their Air-Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Level 2 certificates at the TVET Talent Certificate Ceremony held at Akademi Binaan Malaysia.
