{"id":3082,"date":"2026-01-20T17:47:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/wptest\/2026\/01\/20\/vocational-education-opportunities-for-secondary-students-at-mcdonalds-vocational-academy\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:46:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T17:46:32","slug":"vocational-education-opportunities-for-secondary-students-at-mcdonalds-vocational-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malaysian-business.com\/portal\/2026\/01\/20\/vocational-education-opportunities-for-secondary-students-at-mcdonalds-vocational-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocational education opportunities for secondary students at McDonald\u2019s Vocational Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June 2020<\/b> \u2013 McDonald\u2019s Malaysia and the Ministry of Education Malaysia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM)\u00a0in the National Dual Training System (SLDN) mode for secondary students after Form 3. Through this strategic collaboration, vocational college students participating in the food service programme offered by McDonald\u2019s Malaysia will be awarded the SKM Level 3 by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of\u00a0Human Resources Malaysia, upon completion of the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of McDonald\u2019s Malaysia, we are pleased and proud that the Ministry of Education Malaysia, through the Technical and Vocational Education Division (BPLTV) has given a nod of approval and recognition\u00a0 for\u00a0 McDonald\u2019s Vocational Academy to offer skills-based learning to vocational college students. Through this programme, we will be able to provide more youths with the opportunity to fulfill their potential, learn new skills, and build their career in the food service industry. Our global standards are what sets us apart and this is the key differentiation factor that we want to share with these youths,\u201d said Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald\u2019s Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Azmir added that the strategic collaboration has further motivated McDonald\u2019s Malaysia to continue playing a key role in supporting the government\u2019s agenda of producing a highly skilled and competitive workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) in the National Dual Training System (SLDN) mode for vocational college students will see a recruitment of 59 students as part of the pioneer batch. McDonald\u2019s Malaysia and ERT Setapak Vocational College recently held a joint open briefing for students and parents. Response from parents and students was very encouraging. Currently, ERT Setapak Vocational College is the only vocational college that offers McDonald\u2019s SLDN programme to students who are fresh from sitting for their Form 3 Assessment (PT3) exams, and who are interested to try a hand in the food service industry. The programme will be offered in stages at selected vocational colleges throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Ministry of Education Malaysia, this collaborative programme with McDonald\u2019s Malaysia is a positive initiative in providing access to alternative education for youths aged 15+ to improve their knowledge and skills, by participating in vocational and technical education training (TVET) involving various ministries and agencies. In the face of post-COVID-19, collaborations between educational institutions and industries need to be intensified, to develop holistic talents who can contribute to the economy and the country as a whole. The Ministry of Education Malaysia, through BPLTV, will continue to elevate TVET in fulfilling the government\u2019s aspiration towards developing highly skilled local workers in Malaysia. This initiative empowers technical and vocational education through existing SLDN programmes, which are currently offered in 15 vocational colleges, across 26 areas with a total of 502 students, via various industry collaborations in the country. We encourage more industry players to come forward to be part of this nation-building exercise,\u201d said Dr. Habibah Abdul Rahim, Director General of Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vocational college students participating in the programme will be fully sponsored by McDonald\u2019s Malaysia, including a monthly allowance of RM1,200, accommodations, medical and insurance benefits, as well as free meals. In total, McDonald\u2019s Malaysia will be spending a total of RM30,000 per student. Upon completion of the programme, these students will be equipped with SKM Level 3, and will have the options of kickstarting and growing their career at McDonald\u2019s, joining other companies within the food service industry in the country, or furthering their education to a higher level.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCollaborating with the Ministry of Education Malaysia on this programme is a significant milestone for McDonald\u2019s Malaysia, as it reflects how we are able to serve as a platform or foundation for the youths in Malaysia to build meaningful careers. On the Ministry\u2019s recommendation, we are also helping to enhance industry teaching skills at vocational colleges through our Train the Trainers programme,\u201d added Azmir.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the programme offered to secondary students at vocational colleges, McDonald\u2019s Malaysia has an existing vocational programme offered to students who have completed their Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM). The McDonald\u2019s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme, introduced in 2018, is an 18-month industry-oriented training programme which combines 70 percent of\u00a0practical training in McDonald\u2019s restaurants and 30 percent of theoretical lessons in the classroom. The programme is also a collaboration between McDonald\u2019s Malaysia and the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia, based on the National Dual Training System (SLDN) introduced by the Ministry.\u00a0To date, 49 students have successfully completed the programme while 1,200 youths are currently participating in the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n

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