A must-attend event for school-leavers
EDUCATION and Further Studies Fair – Series 47 continues with Week 2 tomorrow (March 24) and on March 25.
It will be held at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Halls 1, 2, 3, atrium and foyer and open to the public daily from 11am to 7pm. Admission is free.
The fair is aimed at SPM, STPM and UEC school-leavers, parents, teachers, university students, working adults, members of the industry and the general public seeking higher education opportunities – a good opportunity for students going into undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
“The fair will provide answers to queries on the best colleges and universities, courses, scholarships and career possibilities,” said fair project consultant Datin Jercy Choo (pic).
Questions like what and where to study, and which courses are the best will be answered.
Those attending will be able to obtain the best advice from educationists and counsellors on the types of specialised training and academic courses available not only in Malaysia but also overseas.
Visitors would be able to “shop” for courses that range from hotel management, accountancy, aviation, pilot, baking, cooking, beauty, business studies, broadcasting, law, applied sciences, communication studies, engineering, multimedia, it and computer science, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, marketing, music, tourism studies, advertising, graphic design, architecture, interior design, dance, nursing, automotive, hair-styling, early childhood education, cabin crew, skill training options, aptitude and course counselling – and more at this one-stop education fair.
Fair highlights
Highlight 1: The fair provides further study options for courses ranging from Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Master, PhD, etc
Highlight 2: The fair also provides further study options on “Skill Training Education” such as programmes on automotive, music, baking, cooking, beauty, hair-styling, etc.
Highlight 3: Consultation on scholarship and fee subsidy programmes by Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) and Taiwan Hai Qing Programmes.
Highlight 4: Free consultation on career and study options by Enrich Counselling and Therapy Centre.
Highlight 5: Career Guidance Test (Kudos) at discounted rates by Enrich Counselling and Therapy Centre.
Highlight 6: Free Courses Malaysia Magazine courtesy of GTI Media Sdn Bhd. (Limited to 500 copies per day. Terms and conditions apply)
Highlight 7: Free 2018 FSI Complete Guide of Further Study courtesy of Further Study Intelligence – FSI Center Sdn Bhd. (Limited to 500 copies per day. Terms and conditions apply)
Highlight 8: Free Skill Training Magazine courtesy of V Education Services. (Limited to 500 copies per day. Terms and conditions apply)
Highlight 9: Join the Scholarship and Plinko Contest and stand a chance to win free scholarships and exciting prizes sponsored by Brickfields Asia College.
Prizes include an Asus Notebook, T3 Pimple Solution and Baby Foot Products, Fish and Co and Sakae Sushi food vouchers, Flexx Shoes discount voucher and Thunder Match computer products voucher. Terms and conditions apply.
Highlight 10: Meet up with DJs of OneFM – Angeline and Ding, take part in fun activities and win exciting prizes, such as a mini iPad, cinema vouchers, food vouchers and more, terms and conditions apply.
The career talks by experienced industry leaders and practitioners will cover a wide range of topics and provide a clearer picture of the course and career choice, while enlightening students on future challenges.
Seats are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Career talks schedule (Function Room B)
March 24
> Careers in Financial Management, noon-1pm
> Tips on Making Successful Scholarship Applications, 1.15pm-2.15pm
> Study Overseas – The New Zealand Experience, 2.30pm-3.30pm
> Career Path for Business Graduates, 3.45pm-4.45pm
> Careers in Medicine, 5pm-6pm
March 25
> Careers in Pharmacy, noon-1pm > Options after Secondary School, 1.15pm-2.15pm
> Careers in Food Science, 2.30pm-3.30pm > Understanding your Personality, 3.45pm-4.45pm
> Careers in Biomedical Science, 5pm-6pm
■ Contact 03-6156 1500 for the full list of participating institutions, colleges and universities, or log on to http://www. sureworks.info/all-fairs/ for more information.