SSTEP (SDC - Skills & Talent Enhancement Programme)

SDC-Skills & Talent Enhancement Programme

SDC-Skills & Talent Enhancement Programme (SSTEP) is a human capital development programme by SEDIA with the aim to reskill and upskill retrenched workers and unemployed job seekers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Through SSTEP, SEDIA will match job seekers to employment in line with the needs of local industries for the workforce

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PARTICIPATING IN SSTEP

Who we can help

SSTEP initiatives are open to Job Seekers, Entrepreneurs, Employers, and Training Providers.

Job Seekers

Have you been retrenched due to Covid-19 or unemployed for more than 3 months?

Employers

Looking to hire suitable workforce for your company? Willing to offer employment to potential trained job seekers?

Training Providers

Looking to offer training to job seekers? Able to offer employment to potential trained job seekers upon completion of training?

Home Business/ Entrepreneurs

Are you interested in skills training for home business or entrepreneurship development? Have you been retrenched or unemployed for more than 3 months?

JOB SEEKERS

For those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Eligibility Criteria:

Aged 18 and above
Retrenched or unemployed for at least three (3) months from the date of application
Malaysia citizens, with priority for Sabahans

EMPLOYERS

For those looking for trained and skilled workers

Employers Criteria:

A company or industrial association incorporated in Malaysia
Full-time vacancies available
Able to offer:
- Job placement/employment to successful candidates upon completion of the training; or
- Job placement/employment and conduct an in-house training programme

TRAINING PROVIDERS

For those offering training

Training Providers Criteria:

An institution of Higher Learning incorporated in Malaysia;
A registered and reputable skills-training institution or company incorporated in Malaysia;
A company, corporation, or business proprietor incorporated in Malaysia;
An external trainer (qualified or certified trainer through an accredited body);
An in-house trainer (experienced and qualified trainer appointed by the employer).

* All training modules must be approved by SEDIA prior to commencement