Program Overview

This program (SaaS) is presented by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, developed and owned by HTI, to address the skills gap in primary and secondary schools. The program aims to provide students with practical knowledge, hands-on experience, and informed decision-making skills to bridge the gap between the skills employers expect and the actual skills employees possess, interconnecting students, universities, professionals, employers, and research institutes.

Key Aspects

  • Early Intervention: Providing students with career guidance and skills development from an early age.
  • Industry Relevance: Aligning educational curricula with industry demands to enhance employability.
  • Economic Growth: Fostering economic growth by developing a highly skilled workforce.
  • Social Equality: Promoting social equality by ensuring all students have access to necessary skills.
  • Indigenous Knowledge: Incorporating indigenous knowledge and local context to develop problem-solving strategies.
  • Sustainability: Emphasizing sustainable development and utilization of natural resources.
  • Career Management: Providing ongoing career guidance and skills development to adapt to changing economic demands.

The importance of Career Management

Career management is crucial for several reasons:

  1. Future Workforce Preparation: Schools play a vital role in preparing students for the evolving job market.
  2. Industry Relevance: Aligning educational curricula with industry demands enhances employability and economic growth.
  3. Economic Growth: Equipping students with relevant skills drives economic prosperity and development.
  4. Social Equality: Bridging the skills gap promotes social equality, ensuring all students have access to necessary skills.


Program Objectives

This program aims to:

  • Identify Career Options: Provide students with practical knowledge and hands-on experience to make informed career choices.
  • Bridge the Skills Gap: Carry out a Skills Audit analysis to identify and address skills gaps in students.
  • Enlighten Schools: Educate schools on the importance of career management and its relation to the national economy.
  • Equip Students: Prepare students for careers that add value to the economy, focusing on vital careers needed in the country.


Key Components

  • Early Intervention: The program makes an early intervention in students' career choices, providing them with direction and clarity.
  • Real-time Data Sharing: The system facilitates seamless information exchange between the education and labor sectors, ensuring students are job market-ready.
  • Hands-on Experience: Students gain practical experience, enabling them to develop a sense of belonging to the local community and nation.
  • Indigenous Knowledge: The program incorporates indigenous knowledge, promoting national development and problem-solving strategies.


Program Benefits

  • Motivated Students: Students are motivated to utilize their strengths and skills, improving their weaknesses.
  • Career Clarity: Students have clarity on career options and their relationship to the economy.
  • Trainee Professionals: By the time students reach university, they will have already started advancing in their careers, becoming trainee professionals with a purpose.