MIRI: The much-anticipated 3rd Datuk Sebastian Education & Career Fair 2024 scheduled to take place at the Pullman Hotel here from May 24 to May 25 is aimed at providing a comprehensive platform for students and job seekers.
Organised by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Piasau Service Centre Youth Branch and the Miri Division Education Initiative Society (MEIS), the event is set to be a significant opportunity for individuals to explore educational and career pathways.
With support from the education partner, Market Management Services Sdn Bhd (MMS), this year’s fair promises to be even more expansive and diverse than before.
It will feature 43 educational institutions from Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA, known for their exceptional academic standards and dedication to educational excellence.
The primary objective of the fair is to connect students with renowned educational institutions, thereby assisting them in making informed decisions about their academic futures.
Representatives from the participating institutions will be present, offering students a unique opportunity to interact directly and gain valuable insights into the programs and courses available.
This direct engagement is aimed at empowering students with the knowledge they need to make the best choices for their educational paths.
In parallel with the education fair, a career fair will also be held, featuring 22 companies from Miri, Bintulu, and Peninsular Malaysia.
These companies will provide a broad spectrum of career prospects for job seekers attending the event.
It offers individuals a chance to explore various job opportunities and connect with potential employers.
To further enrich the educational discourse, the Miri District Education Office (PPD) will host the International Education Colloquium 2024 (IECMIRI2024) in conjunction with the fair.
Taking place on May 23-24, 2024, at the Pullman Hotel, the colloquium aims to foster discussions and collaborations on international educational standards and practices.
The Datuk Sebastian Education & Career Fair 2024, in partnership with MMS, the Miri District Education Office, and PERKESO, is poised to be an essential event for students and job seekers alike.
It offers a wealth of opportunities to explore educational and career pathways, connect with representatives from educational institutions and companies, and engage in discussions on international education standards.
The fair and its associated events seek to empower individuals to make informed choices and shape their academic and professional futures.
List institutions joining the education fair are Market Management Services Sdn Bhd (MMS), Deakin College, Taylor’s University, Swiss Education Group, University of Sydney, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus (RUMC), Singapore Institute of Management, Jerudong International School, University Technology of Sarawak, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation; At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Universiti Malaya (UM), Lakehead University, University of Southampton Malaysia, IBS College, INTI International Univerity & College, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus,Business & Hotel Management
School (BHMS), University Technology of Sydney, Curtin University Malaysia, University of South Wales, University of East Anglia, St Andrew’s College Cambridge, Cambridge Education Group, Universiti Putra Malaysia Kampus Bintulu Sarawak (UPMKB), Methodist Pilley Institute, Kolej Laila Taib, SEGI University & SEGI College Sarawak, Sarawak Skills, University of Wollongong Malaysia, Fame International College, Sarawak Taiwan Graduate’ Association Miri Branch, Riam Institute of Technology, Open University Malaysia, Miri Learning Centre, iCats University College, PTPTN Miri, Fajar Interational College, Yayasan Sarawak, Layang Layang Flying Academy Sdn Bhd, UCSI University Sarawak Campus, Raffles Education Network, Singapore Raffles Music College, and Kolej Komuniti Miri.
The career fair will feature Sarawak Oil Palm Berhad (SOPB), Dai Lieng machinery Sdn Bhd, Dai Lieng industry Sdn Bhd, Melinau Machinery Sdn Bhd, Zhong Ma Equipment Sdn Bhd, Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel (Unique Harvests Sdn Bhd), Boulevard Enterprise Miri Sdn Bhd (Imperial Hotel Miri), Vibes in Paradise Sdn Bhd, Mobile Zone, Emart Holdings Sdn Bhd, Ultech Engineering Sdn Bhd, Petra Resources Sdn Bhd, Ihh Healthcare Malaysia, Everrise Departmental store, Bona Spec Sdn Bhd, Halliburton Energy services (M) Sdn Bhd, Bjc Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Freestyles Enterprise Sdn Bhd (Imperial Suites Miri), Velesto Energy Berhad, Socc Offshore Sdn Bhd, Score Epcc Sdn Bhd, Executive Offshore Sdn Bhd, Cahaya Mata Sarawak (Cahaya Mata Phosphates Industries), Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd, and Logistik Cergas Maju Sdn Bhd (Uniglory wide).
