Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has launched “Program Akar,” an initiative aimed at addressing Malaysia’s urgent need for digitally skilled workers. Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been selected as the first and only university to participate in this 47-day training programme, beginning in July 2024 and concluding in November.
In a statement, APU announced that fifty computing and IT students from the university have been chosen as the pilot cohort to gather insights and refine the programme for future participants. Powered by AWS re/Start, this initiative offers cohort-based workforce development training designed to provide accessible and inclusive digital skills at no cost to participants. The goal is to prepare individuals for careers in the cloud and connect them with potential employers.
“Program Akar” aims to revolutionise the financial services industry by equipping Malaysia’s next-generation talent with essential digital skills. Recent research by Gallup and AWS indicates that 78% of Malaysian employers will seek digitally skilled workers over the next five years. However, nearly half of all Malaysians surveyed face challenges in accessing affordable digital skills training. Additionally, the Accelerating AI Skills study by Access Partnership and AWS reveals that almost all financial services employers (99%) expect to use AI in the next five years.
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