NCT Group, Socso collaborate to strengthen talent development

NCT Group of Companies has partnered with Social Security Organisation (Socso) to promote employment and enhance talent acquisition in its upcoming NCT Smart Industrial Park (NSIP) in Selangor.

The company took the significant step forward through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government agency.

As part of the MoU, a MYFutureJobs satellite centre will be established at NSIP to provide better access to the job portal for job seekers.

To further facilitate the utilization of MYFutureJobs, Socso will provide technical training for career coordinators and career consultations to job seekers through a series of engagement sessions.

In addition, various employability programs will be available for job seekers, including workshops on employability skills, career talks by industry leaders, mock interview sessions, and sessions on building resumes and self-grooming.

NCT Group of Companies managing director Dato’ Sri Yap Ngan Choy said the collaboration would further strengthen the local workforce and contribute significantly to the socioeconomic growth of the region.

“We are pleased to continue the momentum in preparation for the NSIP project, and the partnership with Socso is a crucial step in achieving our goal of creating more than 50,000 job opportunities at NSIP during the construction and numerous employment opportunities for Malaysians once it is completed,” he said.

Yap said the top priority at NSIP was to ensure a safe and healthy environment at work, and Socso will work closely with NCT Group to promote and educate occupational safety and health at workplace, aimed at creating a secure and supportive working environment at the facility.

He said both parties are committed to providing a diverse range of opportunities to Malaysians, including conferences, seminars, roadshows, talks, and other individual improvement activities to further assist job seekers develop new skills and knowledge that are relevant to the modern workplace.

“We look forward to work closely with Socso to further enhance the recruitment at NSIP. By leveraging on our combined expertise and resources, we are confident that we can attract and retain top talent at NSIP and establish a sustainable talent pipeline that will benefit the project and also the broader community,” Yap added.