Look good with a degree in hair styling and make-up

KUALA LUMPUR: Doing hair and make-up for a living may not sound glamorous but what if it pays well and gets you a degree?

Kojadi Institute recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Transworld University in Taiwan allowing the institute’s students to graduate with a degree in hairdressing and cosmetology.

“Even if you don’t have an SPM certificate, you can still graduate with a degree,” said MCA Youth chief Chong Sin Woon.

With a track record of 100% employability, Chong said Kojadi Institute graduates were highly sought after by companies paying a decent salary of RM2,000 or more.

He said the institute’s objective was to train more skilled workers and provide them with job opportunities when they graduate.

“This does not mean we only target dropouts, but we want to find more ways for people to obtain skills.

“Even if one has the best results in SPM, one can still come for skills training,” he said at a press conference yesterday.

Chong cited the example of Taiwan being a developed country and having a labour force of 60% skilled workers.

“It is perceived that skills-based training is for school dropouts but we need to correct that mindset.

“If you don’t have a good command of Bahasa (Malaysia), this is a place for you,” said Chong.

He said the institute was open to all races and there would be training for those who did not have a good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

For students who are unable to afford tuition fees, there are loans available from the institute and other foundations.

Kojadi Institute is also partnering with Tunku Abdul Rahman College to conduct short courses in baking. Other courses it provides are beauty therapy, electronic equipment and electrical installation.

For further information, visit kojadi.my.