Silterra to provide training for colleges
NST reports that Silterra Malaysia, a company specializing in wafer and microchip manufacturing, will provide training programs for local community colleges in Malaysia, as part of the agreement with the government to provide better employment prospects for students enrolling in the college.
According to Silterra chairman Datuk Jamaluddin Jarjis, the company is keen to participate in the program and play a key role in developing and shaping the future career of young Malaysians. As part of their social responsibility, they agree to commit their resources and technical expertise with the Malaysian labor force.
Industrial training, internship and facilities sharing will be part of the areas of collaboration covered. Additionally, Silterra will also periodically involved in the review of the curriculum and courses offered to ensure that they are aligned with the needs of the job market.
Silterra’s main facilities and plant are located in Kulim, Kedah, and was established in 1995 and to date, has collaborated with more than 20 universities and higher learning institutions. Among them are Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malayia (UKM) and Universiti Malaya (UM).
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