Young Tech Talent Rising Fast

SEGi made an impressive mark at the recent Jabil Bootcamp held on June 17–18, where its team emerged among the select few chosen from numerous public and private higher education submissions. Students Joan Lim Pei Ying, Lee Zhong Yang, Koay Ching Lin, and Teoh Zhin Ying advanced to the main challenges, representing SEGi with distinction.

This national bootcamp, supported by TalentCorp, aimed to identify and nurture Malaysia’s next generation of tech talent. Participants engaged in industry sharing sessions, interactive games, and rigorous pitching exercises testing creativity, adaptability, and digital readiness. According to Malaysia’s Digital Economy Blueprint, the country aims to have 500,000 highly skilled digital talent by 2025, making such initiatives crucial in bridging the gap between education and industry.

Participation from SEGi College Penang underscores the strength of its Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity programme, providing students with practical exposure and industry connections vital for future success.

This event highlights the institution’s commitment to equipping graduates with digital skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, contributing directly to national and global goals of sustainable economic growth and inclusive, high-quality education.

This event is organised in support of the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):

Quality Education (SDG 4)

Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)

 

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