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KOTA KINABALU: The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) has formed a strategic partnership to boost technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and enhance workforce skills in the state's energy sector.
ECoS signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday (June 4) with the Institute of Technical and Commercial Training (ILTP) under its Inspirasi TVET ECoS-ILTP Programme.
ECoS chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Nasser Abdul Wahid (pic) said the programme will strengthen the collaboration between the commission and ILTP.
He said ILTP's recognition as ECoS's first "adopted" TVET institution was a crucial step in developing a sustainable and competitive energy ecosystem for the state.
This programme will also serve as a platform to provide accurate information about ECoS' role to trainees who represent the state's future skilled workforce, he said.
"Energy for the future starts with you today," Nasser said at the signing, urging trainees to gain a deeper understanding of the realities of the energy industry, as well as its challenges and opportunities.
He also observed trainees' progress in electrical competency upgrading and gas competency programmes.
Under their collaboration, ECoS and ILTP will work to enhance skills training in the energy sector, expand networking with industry players, and improve the employability of local TVET graduates.
Nasser said ECoS is confident that the synergy with ILTP will boost local human capital development and support Sabah's energy development agenda.
