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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.

Continue read: APU selected for “Program Akar” digital skills training initiative | Digital News Asia

PAYMENTS Network Malaysia (PayNet) baru-baru melancarkan Program Akar, program baharu yang direka untuk menangani keperluan desak untuk tenaga kerja digital yang mahir di Malaysia.

Dikuasakan oleh AWS re/Start, inisiatif perintis untuk kemahiran awan ini diharapkan dapat mentransformasi industri perkhidmatan kewangan dengan melengkapkan generasi masa depan negara dengan kemahiran digital asas, yang akan diuruskan melalui World Education Placement Services Sdn. Bhd. (WEPS).

Teruskan baca: https://suaramerdeka.com.my/paynet-lancar-program-kemahiran-awan-generasi-baharu/

The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and the demand for skilled professionals to navigate it is higher than ever. Recognizing this critical need, Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has launched a groundbreaking initiative called Program Akar. This program aims to bridge the digital skills gap in Malaysia’s financial services sector by equipping the next generation with essential cloud computing knowledge.

The impetus for Program Akar is clear. Research indicates that a staggering 78% of Malaysian employers anticipate needing digitally skilled workers within the next five years. However, access to affordable training remains a hurdle, despite a high level of interest among Malaysians. This gap between desire and opportunity is precisely what Program Akar seeks to address.

Continue reading: PayNet Works on Bridging the Digital Divide in Malaysia’s Financial Sector with Program Akar | techENT