Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), today celebrated the inaugural cohort of Program Akar powered by AWS re/Start, an industry-first initiative designed to equip future leaders with globally recognised cloud skills for Malaysia’s Financial Services Industry (FSI).
Program Akar powered by AWS re/Start committed to starting the programme with 100 students in 2024. The pilot programme successfully trained its first 50 students in July with industry-recognised AWS Cloud Practitioner Certifications, training in Digital Payments and focused pathways and mentorships to gain future permanent roles at their target companies. Upon graduation, the programme will commence the next cohort in Q1 of 2025.
The success of Program Akar powered by AWS re/Start’s first cohort was made possible through each partner’s collaborative efforts. This multi-stakeholder approach was vital in nurturing well-rounded talent to ready them to meet the workforce demands of the FSI and drive the nation’s digital future:
- World Education Placement Services (WEPS): The programme’s dedicated programme implementation partner ensured an up-to-date curriculum that meets the demands of FSI organisations and supports students in securing internship and job placement opportunities.
- Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU): The first cohort of 50 learners who participated and graduated from the programme were students from the School of Technology and the School of Computing, receiving educational support from both.
- FSI Organisations: Institutions such as PayNet, Bank Negara Malaysia, Maybank, Public Bank, Hong Leong Bank, GHL and Bank Islam offered students experiential learning through internships. The opportunity for students to apply their knowledge from the programme during their internship, paired with valuable feedback from industry coaches and mentors, enables holistic development beyond technical skills, including essential soft skills and leadership abilities.
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