Perantis IWK: Corporate social responsibility initiative empowering youth towards environmental sustainability
KUALA LUMPUR - Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd introduces the Perantis IWK Programme, tailored for new graduates and final year graduates, who are passionate about environmental sustainability and personal development in conjunction with its 30th anniversary celebration.
In collaboration with NK Communications PLT, this programme aims to empower the youth and drive them towards environmental sustainability, by providing soft skills and developing leadership qualities, while also learning how to create impactful social media campaigns, which would be an important communication component in their career.
The five-day programme has combined theoretical, practical, teamwork skills, and physical training aspects.
Conducted by the NK Communications Director, who is also a Radio Announcer and TV Host, Natalie Kniese, along with certified HRDF trainer and Certified Professional Image Consultant (CPIC) Lalitha Muthusamy, all participants underwent theoretical learning in the classroom, and practical aspects to understand the sewage treatment process.
At the award-giving ceremony for the best participants of the Perantis IWK Programme, IWK Chief Executive Officer Narendran Maniam said the purpose of this programme is to not only celebrate three decades of IWK’s service, but it also aims to develop human capital while fostering interest in preserving environmental sustainability.
"We believe that the Perantis IWK Programme will help to empower the youth and prepare them for the working world. I am proud of the commitment and efforts shown by all participants," he said.
Narendran further said that the Perantis IWK Programme is inspired by IWK's corporate social responsibility initiative, known as IWK Cares, which focuses on its three main pillars – environment, community, and education.
All IWK's apprentices not only underwent the provided training but also, competed to win the three main prizes which are cash worth RM1,000 per person and the chance of a job or industrial training opportunities at IWK.
The winners of Perantis IWK, Lew Bay Sin, and Naida Sofea Mohd Noorhazli said the training and skills provided throughout the programme offered a new experience for all participants.
"Not only did we gain alot of knowledge about the sewerage system, but the programme was conducted for free. "We feel very fortunate to have this opportunity and I hope that IWK will be able to continue the Perantis IWK Program for years to come so that more young generations can benefit from it," they said.
Additionally, the Best Networker award was won by Irwan bin Ibrahim. IWK Youth, a group comprising Eng Jin Cherng, Irwan bin Ibrahim, and Alia Nurmaisarah binti Hairil Anuar, won the Physical Challenge Activity.
The final evaluation was conducted by a panel that included; IWK Planning and Engineering Department Head Taufik Salleh ; IWK Corporate Communication Department Head Wan Esuriyanti Wan Ahmad; IWK Human Resources and Human Capital Department Senior Manager Azhan Mohd Lazim, and NK Communication PLT Managing Director Misha Shah.
