SHAH ALAM - The proposed premium salary of over RM4,000 for Technical and Vocational Educational Training (TVET) graduates is poised to incentivise the group towards greater competence in their respective fields.
Sungai Buloh Vocational College graduate Wan Afifah Najihah Wan Mazuki believes the proposed premium salary of more than RM4,000 for TVET graduates will encourage them to develop their skills further in their chosen fields.
She highlighted that the TVET course framework equips graduates with the practical skills employers are looking for.
"This, in turn, increases their marketability across various industries.
"Vocational Colleges produce graduates with industry-demanded skills.
"The KPI (Key Performance Indicator) set by the Department of Skills Development (Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran - JPK, formerly BPLTV) targets 70 per cent of graduates to be employed, 20 per cent to become entrepreneurs, and 10 per cent to pursue further studies," Wan Afifah told Sinar when contacted.
"This demonstrated the crucial role TVET plays in the national education system," she said, adding that the proposed salary increase reflects the value of their skills.
Wan Afifah also hoped the public will avoid the negative stereotype that TVET graduates lack employability.
"The industry understands the TVET system well.
"Vocational College students are highly sought-after because we possess both practical skills and the theoretical knowledge relevant to our fields," she stressed.