Division of Programme Promotion School Visits

In March 2024, the Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) at UTAR Kampar Campus embarked on a mission to enlighten secondary school students in Perak about their future academic and career paths. These sessions were meticulously designed to guide the youth of Perak in making informed decisions regarding their tertiary education and potential careers. A total of five schools were chosen for this endeavour.

On 11 March 2024, Mr Lee Chee Heong, an academic from CFS, interacted with Form 4 students at SMJK Pei Yuan in Kampar, conducting an insightful talk regarding the diverse range of programmes available at UTAR. Furthermore, his talk underlined the pivotal role of higher education in realising students’ aspirations. The enthusiastic response from students highlighted the event’s impact, fuelling aspirations and broadening horizons.

Mr Lee promoting the programmes offered at UTAR

Building on this momentum, UTAR proceeded to SMJK Nan Hwa in Sitiawan on 13 March 2024, where Form 4 students were segregated into Arts and Science groups to receive specialised career guidance. CFS Kampar’s academic staff Ms Kow Li Fen and Mr Goh Kai Wey, shared insights into various career paths tailored to each group. A standout feature of these sessions was the administration of the RIASEC (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional) test. This tool played a crucial role in uncovering the students’ inherent interests and aptitudes, significantly supporting their educational journey.

Mr Goh sharing insights into various career paths and sparking inspiration among students

Ms Kow delivering career talk to Art stream students

Simultaneously, on 13 March 2024, the Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF) collaborated with CFS Kampar to conduct a talk titled Accounting & STEM Career Prospects at SMJK Yuk Kwan. FBF lecturer Ms Loh Chun T'ing and CFS lecturer Ms Chan Jer Jing engaged students with valuable advice on academic and career planning, supplemented by the informative RIASEC test.

UTAR staff with SMJK Yuk Kwan teachers and students

An enlightening educational visit was hosted by UTAR for students and teachers from Sekolah Menengah Sin Min (Persendirian), Sungai Petani, on March 25. This visit, organised by the Division of Programme Promotion (DPP), not only exposed students to the diverse academic offerings of UTAR but also elucidated financial aid opportunities, providing a 360-degree view of university life and resources.

Sekolah Menengah Sin Min (Persendirian) students at Kampar Campus

The series of presentations reached its conclusion on 27 March 2024, at SMK Horley Methodist, Teluk Intan, where a session was dedicated to exploring post-SPM career pathways. CFS Kampar Head of Department of Arts and Social Science Ms Pakialetchumy Antoni, facilitated the RIASEC test for both lower (Form 1 and Form 2) and upper form (Form 3 to Form 5) students, fostering a proactive environment for career exploration.

Through these engagements, UTAR not only disseminated valuable knowledge but also instilled in students a sense of clarity and confidence to pursue their passions.

 

Form 1 and Form 2 students completing the RIASEC test

Upper Form students actively participating in the sharing session