Are Malaysian Indian students missing out on opportunities that could transform their futures? And is the obsession with becoming doctors, lawyers and engineers stopping families from seeing the value of skilled careers?
In this episode of TheGoodCastShow, Vinodh Rajendran welcomes back Krishnasamy to discuss his mission to help 5,000 Malaysian Indian students enrol in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) by 2030.
Drawing on 35 years of experience in manufacturing, Krishnasamy shares why he believes skills training, industry partnerships, leadership development and entrepreneurship can open new pathways for the Malaysian Indian community. He challenges the perception that TVET is only for students who struggle academically and discusses opportunities in electrical and electronics, marine engineering, welding, logistics, culinary arts and sound engineering.
We also revisit his experience with MITRA funding discussions, explore the barriers preventing students from accessing training, and ask why young Malaysians rush into general work in Singapore before considering qualifications that could improve their earning potential.
This is a conversation about education, dignity, community development and taking action to build a better future.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• The goal of enrolling 5,000 Indian students in TVET by 2030
• Why TVET deserves a place alongside traditional university pathways
• Training support, accommodation and allowances discussed by Krishnasamy
• Skilled careers, industry demand and opportunities for progression
• How parents’ expectations influence students’ career choices
• Connecting students with employers, entrepreneurs and community organisations
• Why community leadership must go beyond asking for votes
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