Defence Ministry opens second career path for veterans
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is strengthening its commitment to the welfare and future of armed forces personnel and veterans through the MyBakat Veteran initiative, which aims to benefit more than 15,000 people by 2030.
The Defence Ministry of Malaysia has launched the MyBakat Veteran initiative, a second career path for veterans aimed at benefiting over 15,000 people by 2030. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the initiative, emphasizing the ministry's shift from a "train first, find a job later" approach to aligning military skills with industry needs.
The collaboration between the Defence Ministry, Human Resources Ministry, and other organizations aims to directly match personnel's competencies with industry requirements, broaden job opportunities, and provide career transition training. The initiative also seeks to recognize military experience as professional qualifications through Malaysian Skills Certificate and Diploma, subject to competency assessments and eligibility criteria.
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