Education Expo to help students pursue tertiary education

SARIKEI: SMK St Anthony’s Guidance and Counselling Unit, in collaboration with Academic Consultant Sibu, is holding ‘Education Expo 2019’ at the school’s main hall from 8am till noon today (March 5).

According to a statement issued by the organising committee, a total of 24 public and private institutions of higher learning had confirmed participation in the expo.

They include Swinburne University of Technology, Curtin University, City College Plymouth ( PDVL), UCSI University, SEGi College Sarawak, UCTS, The One Academy, RIAM Institute of Technology, Methodist Pilley Institute, Fajar International College, Sunway College Kuching, Laila Taib College, Asia Pacific University, Essential Advisory, ITA College, Technology College Sarawak, International Medical College, The University of Nottingham Malaysia, HELP University, Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Sarawak, FAME International College, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Institute Pendidikan Guru Kampus Rajang and PTPTN Cawangan Sibu.

The programme aims to increase awareness of tertiary education opportunities and also help students choose and match their qualification with entry requirements for the various courses offered by colleges and universities for better future employability.

Students who sat for last year’s SPM and STPM examinations are encouraged to explore opportunities offered during the brief educational programme.