Conference seeks to support strategic development of state
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak ( Unimas), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources, Skills Development Fund Corporation ( PTPTK), CEO@ Faculty, Leadership Institute and Yayasan Serian, has completed a three- day ‘Skilled Human Capital Development Conference’ ( SHCDC 2017) at the university, yesterday.
Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at the closing ceremony.
The objective of the conference was to support the strategic development of the state through well-planned skills development of human resources, focusing on four tracks of discussions -- talented management, organisational change, human resources practices, and technical and vocational education.
Among the speakers were State Secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, secretary general of Human Resources Ministry Datuk Seri Adenan Abd Rahman, president of Canadian Centre for Management Development Jocelyne Burgon and Unimas vice- chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi.
In addition, papers from industry players, practitioners and academicians were also presented in parallel sessions during the conference.
A special feature of the conference was a lab session, a platform for relevant industries and agencies in the state to take part in a discussion on the need of Human Resource Development ( HRD) in the state in relation to current and planned economic activities and the implications on required manpower and skills.
Sixty individuals from 10 industries and governmentlinked companies ( GLCs) and 110 policy makers from the state 22 took part in the lab session on Aug 21.
An exhibition was also held whereby 22 exhibitors from training providers, various industries and government agencies showcased their products and services.
Another highlight of the conference was the signing of two memorandums of understanding ( MoUs).
The first one was between Unimas and the Ministry of Human Resources, engaging in activities such as academic staff exchange, professional training and development programmes, joint research and consultancy, workshops and conferences as well as community and industry engagements.
The second one was between Unimas and Peoplelogy to provide support in making Unimas one of the top information technology centres in the Asean region.
The conference provided a timely and professional opportunity for all parties involved in human resource development to meet and explore the realities, diversities and challenges involved in the planning, developing, and managing of human resources as they are the most important assets in any organisation today.