KUCHING, Mar 27: The Graduates Enhancement Training Sarawak-Work Readiness Program (GETS-WRP) has been launched to equip young graduates with industry-relevant skills and prepare them for the job market.
The program provides structured training focused on key economic sectors such as digital economy, energy, finance, and government-linked industries, aligning with Sarawak’s development agenda.
In a statement today, Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE) CEO, Joseph Lim, emphasized that the program is in line with the Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) to ensure accountability and measurable impact.
“This initiative is not just about training but about creating a results-driven workforce.
“Through structured learning, industry exposure, and performance-driven tracking, GETS-WRP will contribute significantly to the state’s talent pipeline,” he said.
According to the statement, recent data shows that while Sarawak’s economy is growing, many graduates struggle to secure employment due to a mismatch between academic qualifications and industry demands.
“GETS-WRP is designed to bridge this gap, offering structured training, industry placements, and career coaching to ensure graduates are job-ready,” the statement added.
Developed with GLCs, statutory bodies, and private partners, the program equips graduates with leadership, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, and communication skills tailored to Sarawak’s economy.
Meanwhile, hands-on experience through internships and projects will ensure graduates’ job readiness.
GETS-WRP also offers career placements via Jobstreet.com and PERKESO MyFutureJobs, along with networking and industry engagement, enhancing graduates’ marketability.
For more information about GETS-WRP and upcoming April 2025 intake and how to participate, candidates can contact GETS-WRP secretariats at 082-231230 or email to: nadzirah@scope.net.my and husna@scope.net.my. – TVS
