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From left: Montfort Boys Town Chairman of the Board of Governors, Ir Dr Philip Tan, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Secretary General Ts Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, and Montfort Boys Town Director, Bro Robin Devasagayam, walking into the Graduation Ceremony.
One hundred and forty-five Technical and Vocational Education and Training students from Montfort Boys Town graduated in a ceremony witnessed by Ministry of Youth and Sports Secretary General, Ts YB Dr Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, family members and friends. MBT director, Bro Robin Devasagayam expressed his pride in the graduating students and commended them for their commitment and hard work. “Vocational training is the foundation of creating a practical and skilled workforce for various careers. It is observed that individuals with vocational training are better at problem solving and at effectively using the resources available to them. There is much emphasis on the value of TVET in Malaysia and abroad. Our graduates are blessed to pass out with skills that are much in demand for today’s workforce,” he said. Recognising MBT as a proponent of nation building, Dr Nagulendran lauded the centre for its contribution to equipping youths with both technical and life skills. “For Malaysia to grow economically, we need education. For our economy to prosper, we need an economy led by innovation. I would like to convey the Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Hannah Yeoh’s, warm wishes of congratulations to the graduating students. “Congratulations MBT for your amazing work through the soft skills you impart to students. It is nice to see stakeholders come together towards nation building. Education never stops and I hope the students make the best of their education at MBT.” The graduates comprised 115 boys and 30 girls. This year, 41 graduates were from the Automotive Training Programme, 24 from Bakery and Pastry, 24 from Electrical, 21 from Graphic Design and Multimedia, 21 from Hospitality, and 14 graduates from the Facilities Management Training Programme. The ceremony culminated in the Scholar of the Year Award presentation to three outstanding MBT graduates Ashvin Kumar A/L Muraley, You Wai Heng and Niang Sian Lun Cing @ Lucy, from the Montfort Girls Centre. They were selected for their outstanding performance in all aspects of life and training at the institution. MBT is a holistic and nurturing learning institution dedicated to helping underprivileged youths grow in a positive and stimulating environment. The institution offers six signature training programmes. Students from the Bakery and Pastry, Hospitality, Electrical and Automotive Training Programmes are recognised under the Malaysian Skills Certificate or Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia accredited by the Department of Skills Development. Meanwhile, students from the Graphic Design and Multimedia, Mechanical Engineering, and Facilities Management Training Programmes graduate under the MBT endorsed in-house certificate. Representatives from the Selangor Social Welfare Department , Montfort Boys Town Chairman of the Board of Governors, Ir Dr Philip Tan, Members of the Board of Governors, teachers, and families of the graduating students were also present.admin@montfort.org.mySHAH ALAM: Niang Sian Lun Cing @ Lucy was surprised by the announcement. “I’m very excited! I never expected to receive these awards. I thank my guardians, and my teachers, especially Bro Robin for instilling in me the values of a Montfort student. I’m not sure what I’m going to do next, but I’m sure I will continue my studies and keep learning,” shared the jubilant Hospitality Training Programme graduate who also picked up the Eva Gomes Award and additional awards in recognition of her exemplary discipline. Fellow Scholar of the Year Award recipient, Ashvin Kumar said, “I’m so happy. This is after two years of hard work. I faced a lot of challenges, but I worked hard to build my confidence and told myself not to give up. My friends, teachers and the staff at MBT, especially our Student Affairs Officer, Anand, helped me a lot. I wish to encourage my juniors to keep going and remember that nothing is impossible,” said the Electrical Training Programme graduate. You Wai Heng, a Graphic Design and Multimedia Training Programme graduate attributed his success to team work. “My friends and teachers guided me along the way. Especially Arokiam, my mentor, who gave me tasks to help develop my problem-solving skills and instilled good values in me,” shared You who also received the Bro Roberge Award for exemplary leadership.
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