Employability Rate Of KPKM Agricultural TVET Graduates Increases To 78.1 Pct
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said KPKM hopes the employability rate of Agricultural TVET graduates will continue to improve and exceed the set target, which is above 80 per cent.
'Various activities and programmes have been and will be implemented to ensure the Agricultural TVET graduates produced will fulfil the labour skills needed in the industry,' he said when speaking at the 13th KPKM Agricultural convocation ceremony here today.
He said so far, KPKM had produced a total of 25,783 graduates since the programme began in 1969.
"It is hoped that with the increase in the number of skilled workforce in the agri-food sector, it will enhance the competitiveness of the country's agri-food industry in the global market and subsequently ensure the sustainability of the country's food supply," he said.
Taking note of the lack of interest among youth in the agri-food sector, Mohamad said KPKM will ensure efforts to increase youth involvement are driven by the application of new technology in teaching and learning.
"It includes involvement and strategic cooperation with the private sector, as well as investment in high-value industries that can enhance the country's competitiveness and food security," he said.
He said that throughout 2024, KPKM had implemented strategic initiatives that include the enhancement of facilities and amenities at the Agricultural TVET Training Institute, curriculum improvements for empowerment and increased youth engagement.
'In 2024, a total of RM26.3 million was allocated to improve facilities and amenities at all agricultural TVET training institutes, and RM479,000 had been spent under the mechanisation and automation programme," he said.
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