Sunday, September 28, 2014

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ITS FIRST SAMSUNG TECH ACADEMY IN MALAYSIA IN KUALA LUMPUR! WELL DONE, SAMSUNG!

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Fulfilling Technical Vocation at Samsung TECH Academy
Manpower Department partners Samsung to create skilled technicians




 Manpower Department partners Samsung to create skilled technicians.
Left to Right: Ms. Chin Phaik Yoong, Director General of Manpower Department (Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM), Y.Bhg Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, Secretary General of Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, Y.B. Dato’ Sri Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources Malaysia, Mr. Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Mr. Roh Jae Yeol, Director of Corporate Affairs, Samsung Malaysia Electronics and Mr. Neo Kim, Business Manager of Customer Satisfaction, Samsung Malaysia Electronics
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In line with the Malaysian Government's aim of producing more technical talent by year 2020, the Manpower Department (Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM) under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia and Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd today launched Malaysia’s first Samsung TECH Academy to provide specialised technical training courses. Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Kuala Lumpur was earmarked to house the pilot Samsung TECH Academy.

Officiating the launch was YB Dato' Sri Richard Riot Anak Jaem, Minister of Human Resources Malaysia, who was accompanied by YBhg Datuk Saripuddin Kasim, Secretary General of Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, and Mr Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

The Samsung TECH Academy course modules comprise of a month-long training that will be conducted as part of the overall Certificate in Electronics Industry programme at ILP. It will provide students with 100 hours of specialised vocational training in both technical theory and hands-on exposure on two (2) Samsung product categories – Smart TVs and Smartphones. Modelled after the train–the-trainer concept, Samsung technical experts will train the trainers of ILP, who will in turn guide the future technicians in their professional growth and ready them for the industry. The first batch of 30 students commenced their course from 8 September.

In line with the Malaysian Government's drive towards a knowledge-based economy, the Samsung TECH Academy is poised to provide specialised training that produces skilled, knowledgeable and competitive world-class workforce. As outlined in the Manpower Strategic Plan 2016-2020, the Government has set a target of producing 33% skilled labour by 2015 and 50% by 2020[1]. As such, the launch of Samsung TECH Academy and its training courses at ILP is a timely platform to boost the Country's advancement towards creating more technical talent in line with achieving developed nation status.

Upon completion of their overall vocational education at Samsung TECH Academy, students will graduate with an SKM 3 Certification; a qualification that will garner increased skilled job opportunities within the electrical appliances industry as a whole.

Mr. Lee Dong Yong, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics added, "The Samsung TECH Academy aims to train students in specialised skills using Samsung technology to become experts in technical and customer service. We are pleased to be able to collaborate with JTM and ILP in seeking to meet this goal. The Samsung TECH Academy in Malaysia is part of a global initiative to increase the number and quality of technicians, address the deficiency of technical talents and, ultimately, meet market employment needs.”


As of June 2014, 67 courses have been implemented across 34 Samsung TECH Academies in countries across the globe. Since its initiation in 2011, the initiative has benefited approximately 2,000 youths to date.


About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
                             

FACT SHEET

Samsung TECH Academy


Overview
·         The Manpower Department (Jabatan Tenaga Manusia, JTM), under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources, and Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd launched the Samsung TECH Academy at Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) Kuala Lumpur on 23 September 2014
·         This is a first-of-its-kind initiative in Malaysia to provide specialised technical trainings as part of the overall vocational courses offered at ILP

Objectives

The Samsung TECH Academy aims to:
·         In line with the Government's target of producing more technical talent by 2020, as outlined in the Manpower Strategic Plan 2016-2020
·         Equip students with training and education, as well as essential technical skills that enhance marketability and increase skilled job opportunities
·         Provide technical and customer service training courses by using Samsung technology
·         Provide SPM school leavers an opportunity to acquire a more ‘hands-on’ practical experience-based qualification

Courses
·         Designed to suit ILP Kuala Lumpur's needs and requirements, trainings consist of:
o  1 month vocational training comprising 100 contact hours
o  Technical theory and hands-on training on Samsung Smart TVs and smartphones
§  Initial 2 weeks training on Smart TV
§  Final 2 weeks on smartphones
·         SME trained 30 trainers from selected ILPs. These trainers will then teach the students. Training devices are also provided by SME
·         Trainings commenced on 8 September 2014 for the first batch of 30 students

Certification
Students will graduate with:
·         2 Samsung certifications
o    Certificate of Achievement (Diagnosis and Repair of Samsung Smart TV)
o    Certificate of Achievement (Diagnosis and Repair of Samsung smartphone)
·         An SKM-3 Certification upon completion of their overall vocational courses at ILP

Samsung TECH Academy globally
·         Launch of Samsung TECH Academy in Malaysia is part of a global Samsung TECH Academy initiative to increase the quantity and quality of skilled technicians, address the deficiency of technical talents and, ultimately, meet market employment needs
·         As of June 2014, 67 courses have been implemented in academies located in 34 different countries since 2011
·         Since its initiation in 2011, the initiative has benefited approximately 2,000 youths worldwide to-date




[ABOUT SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. LTD]

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, tablets, PCs, cameras, home appliances, printers, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 286,000 people across 80 countries with annual sales of US$216.7 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.







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