I REFER to the planned introduction of the integrated cumulative grade point average (iCGPA) pilot programme by the Higher Education Ministry aimed at producing holistic graduates (Sunday Star, Aug 16).
It is definitely a step in the right direction. Employers worldwide seek “work-ready” graduates who possess discipline-specific knowledge and skills (hard skills), desired soft skills, and preferably, relevant work experience (typically attained through internships or part-time jobs). However, to ensure its success a number of prerequisites must be in place.
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