SEGi Hotel, Tourism Graduates in Demand

SEGi College Sarawak’s graduates, particularly the Hotel Management and Tourism Management ones, are proving to be excellent employees in East Malaysia as well as in Peninsula Malaysia.

Feedback from various companies has given the College a very positive response on the working capabilities of its graduates.

One such graduate is Phin Jia Zhen who is working for Pullman Kuching.

Phin: A model employee

“I caught the attention of my employers when I was doing my internship with the 5-star hotel. I knew that if I worked hard I would have a good chance of securing a job here,” said the Diploma in Hotel Management holder.

“My internship with the Front Office Department was only for 3 months but I was actually offered a job just one month into my internship.”

Phin took up the offer after completing her internship and her final semester with SEGi College Sarawak. Her graduation, incidentally, was also held at the same hotel in October last year.

“I applied everything I had learnt into the work place and picked up some new skills and experience along the way. I’m following closely my desired career path and plan to work my way up the corporate structure,” she said.

Evidently, Pullman is recognising her skills and abilities as she has recently been promoted to Supervisor. She was also the Best Employee of the Month for December, 2010.

Pullman Reservation & Revenue Manager Mira Manirah Ahmad, Phin’s immediate superior, complimented that Phin is “a dedicated, disciplined, self-motivated and loyal person”.

''My target was to be promoted within the first year and I managed to achieve that first goal. I intend to remain focus and take every opportunity to improve myself further.”

Phin is one of the eight graduates who were gainfully employed before their graduation. Among those who secured jobs quickly include air steward Andy Voon, hoteliers Jolyn Wong, Tai Peng Jhuan, Khrisphine Kay, Mohd Sahlan and Jennifer Lee, and Joanna Fung - who is now working as a Assistant Program Executive cum Customer Service Officer in Singapore.


Most SEGi College Sarawak students are interned with the institution’s corporate partners and this is their opportunity to show to prospective employers that they are truly industry-driven graduates.

Many of the hotel and tourism graduates became employees of the corporations that they were interned to including the initial eight graduates in 2010. The remaining graduates, with the exception of those who decided to continue on to complete their degree, have nearly all secured jobs.

This success is not only evident in the Faculty of Hospitality but also in other faculties that offer business administration, marketing, human resource development, graphic design, interactive multimedia, computing and a host of other programmes.

The new semester for SEGi College Sarawak’s programmes commences on July 4^th.
More information is obtainable toll-free at: 1-300-88-7344 or 082-252566, or via email infoswk@segi.edu.my.

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BELIA DINASIHATKAN SEGERA UNTUK MENGHANTAR PERMOHONAN

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Para pelajar lepasan PMR atau SPM diseru untuk merebut peluang keemasan bagi mengikuti program tajaan kerajaan di Kolej SEGi Sarawak. Memandangkan penempatan adalah terhad, mereka dinasihatkan agar segera menghubungi pihak SEGi untuk mendaftarkan diri.

Program ini merupakan sebuah program yang dirangka khas untuk membantu mereka yang kurang berkelayakan untuk menyambung pelajaran ke peringkat diploma atau ijazah sarjana muda, dan juga untuk mereka yang lebih gemar kepada bidang-bidang vokasional.

Terdapat 4 kursus ditawarkan iaitu Mekanik Kenderaan Bermotor, Pemandu Pelancong, Pereka Grafik dan Pengurusan Kaunter Hadapan. Kesemua kursus mengambil masa selama setahun, kecuali kursus Pengurusan Kaunter Hadapan yang mengambil masa selama 18 bulan.

Kesemua kursus yang ditawarkan adalah diiktiraf oleh Kerajaan Malaysia, dikelolai oleh Kolej SEGi Sarawak, serta dibiayai oleh Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran di bawah Kementerian Pembangunan Sumber Manusia.

“Penempatan adalah terhad di mana setiap kursus cuma diperuntukkan sebanyak 25 kekosongan sahaja” ujar Pengetua Kolej SEGi Sarawak, Stella Lau, antara lain menekankan bahawa hanya 25 permohonan pertama yang akan dilayan.

Untuk mengikuti kursus ini, pelajar hanya perlu membayar yuran pendaftaran sebanyak RM100 bagi menduduki kelas yang dijadualkan bermula pada 4 Julai 2011.

Calon yang kurang berminat dengan kursus yang bersifat akademik, boleh memohon untuk mengikuti kursus vokasional yang turut ditawarkan. Namum begitu, calon mestilah sekurang-kurangnya berumur 16 tahun ke atas dan boleh bertutur dan memahami Bahasa Malaysia.

Bagi yang ingin mengikuti kursus Pengurusan Kaunter Hadapan, Mekanik Kenderaan Bermotor dan Pereka Grafik, calon mestilah sekurang-kurangnya mempunyai kelayakan PMR atau SPM.

Manakala bagi Pemandu Pelancong, syarat kemasukan adalah lulus sekurang-kurangnya 6 subjek  dan setelah selesai kursus, mereka wajib menduduki Ujian Pemandu Pelancong sebelum layak bekerja sebagai Pemandu Pelancong yang bertauliah.

Beliau turut mengingatkan kepada mereka yang berminat untuk mendaftar agar membawa dokumen-dokumen yang lengkap, berserta salinan kad pengenalan, slip PMR atau SPM, Sijil Berhenti Sekolah dan juga 2 keping gambar berukuran passport.

Kesemua belia Malaysia tidak mengira latar belakang adalah disarankan untuk memohon.

Untuk keterangan lanjut, sila hubungi 1-300-88-7344 atau 082 – 252566. Emelkan kami sebarang pertanyaan anda ke infoswk@segi.edu.my.

Bonds Forge Early Helpful for Success

Press Release
BORNEO POST
Sunday, 19th June 2011

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SEGi’s Business Management Graduates find High Employability

GOOD CHOICE… SEGi students can look forward to high employment.

KUCHING: If students are worried about securing a job after graduating from SEGi College Sarawak’s Diploma in Business Management (DBM), they can rest assure that the chances of getting a job is nearly 100%.

The statistics, provided by SEGi College’s Faculty of Business, showed that 97% out of 2009’s DBM graduates are fully employed. The number does not include those who have decided to further their studies.

This is a slight improvement from the already impressive employability record from the 2008 graduates. In 2008, 92% of the graduates who was looking for a job were employed within three months of their graduation.

“Some even found jobs before their Graduation Ceremony,” said Diana Atton, Programme Coordinator for the Faculty of Business – Diploma and Foundation Studies. 

“This is why SEGi College Sarawak is the premier Business College in Kuching, if not Sarawak. Our students have always been very well sought after due to our industry driven syllabus.

“SEGi has over 30 years of experience in this field and we have the proven record that we are among the best in Malaysia.

“However, it is only fair to note that more students decided to further their studies by articulating into University of Sunderland, UK’s BA (Hons) in Business and Management in 2008.”

DBM graduate Vera Veronica was pleased with the knowledge that she gained from the programme as it provided a wide coverage of business related activities such as human resource management, office administration and accounts.

The knowledge she gained has served her well in her current capacity as Office Manager of an established retail outlet in Bintulu.

“I started off as an Administrative Assistant,” she said, noting that she got the job after applying for the post in one attempt. “This is my first job.”

Vera was promoted to her managerial post within in a space of one year.

Similarly, Shriver Peter and Chong Ee Lin, both found jobs as Accounts Assistants. Both said the curriculum was good and that the lecturers were able to provide real-life experience and scenarios which added value to the lessons.

The industry-driven syllabus was advantageous to both women as it created a better platform upon which to launch their careers.

Shriver works in the automotive industry while Chong work with a freight and forwarding company. 

Although the programme is in business management, it covers many aspects of accountancy which is to both women’s advantage. 

“It is a good programme. SEGi College’s facilities are good and the lecturers are helpful,” said Shriver.

Meanwhile, STPM students who applied to study in local universities but failed to gain a place can take advantage of SEGi College Sarawak’s latest promotion.

They can still vie for a bachelor degree from any one of the College’s partner universities with a RM5,000 rebate off the tuition fees.

The added advantage is that the students will now gain an overseas bachelor degree at a much lower cost than before. All they need to do when they register with SEGi College is to provide a copy of their rejection latter from the local university.”

Students can obtain further information about the courses during the SEGi roadshow in Sarikei, Sibu, Betong, Kapit, Saratok. Miri, Serian, Kota Samarahan, Bintulu and Kuching. 

The Sarikei roadshow will be held at Dragon Inn on June 12 and 13 (10am to 4pm) and Tanahmas Hotel, Sibu on June 14 and 15 (10am to 4pm).

The other stops are Betong Plaza Hotel, Betong on June 15 (10am to 4pm), Meligai Hotel, Kapit on June 16 (10am to 2pm), Royal Garden Hotel, Saratok on June 16 (10am to 4pm), Imperial Hotel and Miri on June 17 and 18 (10am to 4pm).

The final locations for the June roadshow are Bilik Santapan, Dewan Masyarakat, Serian on June 17 (10am to 4pm), Ruang Legar, Bilik Masyarakat, Kota Samarahan on June 18 (10am to 4pm), ParkCity Everly Hotel, Bintulu on June 19 and 20 (10am to 4pm) and the Electra House, Kuching on June 19 and 20 (10am to 2pm).

More information is obtainable toll-free at tel: 1-300-88-SEGI or 1-300-88-7344, fax: 082-231355 or email: infoswk@segi.edu.my.

UEC Students can Apply for PTPTN Loan at SEGi

GREEN LIGHT GIVEN…. Accounts Assistant Norafel Reducto holding up the letter from PTPTN that says that UEC students can apply for its loan.

KUCHING: Students from Chinese-medium schools can now use their Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) results when they pursue higher education at SEGi College Sarawak.

In addition, they can also apply for PTPTN loans, a new development on the government’s stance to encourage further education locally.

The entry requirements are 3 UEC credits for diploma programmes and 5 UEC credits for degree programmes.

“This is good news for students of Chinese-medium schools. In the past, getting a degree locally after their examinations was very limited as entry requirements to local institutions was based on the SPM and STPM results,” said Stella Lau Principal of SEGi College Sarawak.

“Many Chinese students had to sit for 2 examinations, namely UEC and SPM, as they needed the latter results for entry into local higher institutions.”

Allowing UEC students to get PTPTN loan through local colleges is another good development as it means that more youths would be able to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

Students can also take advantage of the SEGi’s on-going promotion for a financial free study period. 

They can opt for the RM500 single sum payment and not have to pay anything until they have finished their entire course. The remaining amount will be covered by their PTPTN loan.

At SEGi College, students can choose from 30 diploma and degree programmes affiliated with many foreign universities in a wide variety of fields such as nursing, accountancy, business, computing, multimedia, hotel management, communications and law. 

SEGi College Sarawak has collaborations with top-notch reputable and renowned universities such as the University of Sunderland (UK), University of Southern Queensland (Australia) and Upper Iowa University (USA). 

One of the most popular 3+0 degree programmes offered is the BA (Hons) Business and Management offered in collaboration with the University of Sunderland, UK.

In collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland, SEGi has the Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management or Marketing. 

If students prefer an American degree, there is the Bachelor of Science 4+0 from Upper Iowa University, USA. There are 5 majors - psychology, management, marketing, finance and communications.

SEGi also offers diploma programmes in law, accountancy, business management, marketing, computer studies, human resource management, hotel management, tourism management, graphic design, creative multimedia, mass communication, early childhood education, nursing, medical laboratory technology and environmental health. 

All the programmes are recognised and approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and the Ministry of Higher Education.

More information is obtainable at SEGi College Sarawak or call toll-free 1-300-88-SEGI or 1-300-88-7344 or email to infoswk@segi.edu.my. - ends

SEGi Nurses can go Global

KUCHING: The global shortage of nurses is not getting any better. If at all, it is simply becoming more acute as the years progress. 

What sounds like bad news is actually good news those entering this occupation – That there is a high opportunity to secure a job in this health-related industry.

“Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and nursing associations in many countries now point towards a global shortage of nurses,” said Stella Lau, Principal of SEGi College Sarawak.

“The gap between the actual number of registered nurses and the 1:200 ratio as recommended by WHO is increasing. With global exponential population growth, higher incidences of illness, longer lifespan and a growing aging population, there will be a sharp need for an increased number of registered nurses.”

In view of this, SEGi College Sarawak trains its nursing students to have the latest knowledge and skills relevant to the industry as well as sufficient exposure to practical experience so that they may enter the global market in future.

There is a whole host of positions open to those in the nursing field such as scrub nurse, clinical nurse leader, live-in nurse, industrial nurse, migration health nurse, nurse manager, clinical specialist, occupational health nurse manager, occupational therapist and nursing lecturer.

“What also makes nursing a great career path is the nature of the profession. It allows for specialisation in one or more areas of patient care,” said Lau.


For example, a Registered Nurse can be a specialist in both pediatric oncology as well as geriatrics. Registered Nurses can take up diplomas in any specialisation.
“All the skills gained from nursing can be useful in the long-term. Nurses often find themselves applying their health care expertise on themselves and on their own families. 
“A nurse would know exactly what to do in cases of emergency at home and how to care for sick elderly parents.”
Nursing students at SEGi College Sarawak can look forward to even more options in clinical training placements since SEGi signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Ministry of Health early this year. 

The MoA was signed between the Ministry of Health and SEGi College Subang Jaya, SEGi College Kuala Lumpur, SEGi College Penang and SEGi College Sarawak. This MoA will see each centre utilising more Ministry of Health facilities for clinical training purposes. 

This collaboration is aimed at providing hands-on exposure to students in the clinical services within a broad area of health studies which would indirectly spur the health industry. 

Via this integrated agreement, the Ministry of Health is able to provide resources as well as monitor the progress of the students placed at these facilities. 
The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Malaysian Nursing Board, and is also approved by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
SEGi’s campuses are well equipped with sufficient simulation wards and skills laboratories to give students the best learning experiences.
Students who require financial aid can rest assured that there are loans and allowances available for suitable candidates. SEGi also arranges for students’ accommodation, especially those who are from outstation. 
Meanwhile, SEGi College Sarawak is making a final call for the July intake. Class starts next week.

More information is obtainable toll-free at 1-300-88-7344 (SEGI), fax: 082-231355, email: infoswk@segi.edu.my or log on to www.segi.edu.my.

Get qualified to work and travel

INDUSTRY DRIVEN… Those taking the Faculty of Hospitality programmes will undergo internships like SEGi student Vanessa Senaya ak Changgai.

KUCHING: The tourism industry is one of the most resilient industries irregardless of economic influences and there is evidence to prove this too. 

Despite the global economic crises being at the worst in 2008, the tourist arrivals in Malaysia did not drop, on the contrary they have continued rising since 1998, as recorded by the Tourist Development Corporation of Malaysia.

In addition to this, it is expected that there will be an increase in expenditure by international tourists in Malaysia in 2011. The estimation is based on a market research report on ‘Opportunities in Malaysian Tourism Industry (2007-2009)’.

“This means that there are bright prospects for job opportunities in the tourism industry,” said Alan Tan, SEGi College Sarawak Vice Principal of Academic. 

“In fact, there is already a shortage in manpower in Malaysia. This is not surprising as many skilled Malaysians in this industry are being snatched up by employers in other countries by offering them higher salaries and better employment packages.”

Students who decide to pursue a career in the tourism industry need not fear about finding work as this is one of the industries that has sustainable growth in both mainstream and niche markets such as medical tourism and cultural-tourism.

Diploma and degree holders in hotel management or tourism management can gain employment in a wide range of companies, be it in hotels, tourism companies, airline companies, economic development agencies, tourism development bodies as well as the food and beverage industry. 

SEGi College Sarawak offers the Diploma in Tourism Management and Diploma in Hotel Management that fully equip students to excel in the industry. Graduates from SEGi will have a strong foundation for success in their careers. 

Most of SEGi College Sarawak students were offered jobs by the industry players at the end of their internship even before they graduated. This is an added advantage to the internship programme as well as assuring students that the diplomas are truly industry driven and recognised by these companies.

In addition, the College has many university partners in UK and Australia where diploma holders can articulate into the degree equivalent.

SEGi has collaboration with the University of Sunderland, UK, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK and University of Southern Queensland, Australia

“Students at SEGi also enjoy opportunity for hands-on experience at leading hotels through its internship programme. This helps to further instil in its students good attitude, strong professional ethics, good people skills, a hard-working nature, humility, a good command of English and other skills and positive traits,” said Tan.
These skills will not only help them to launch their career but also provide a framework for life-long learning.
More information is obtainable toll-free at 1-300-88-7344 (SEGI), fax: 082-231355, email: infoswk@segi.edu.my or log on to www.segi.edu.my.

Once a SEGian, Always a SEGian

We took some time out to catch up with our alumni, and here’s what they have been up to.

This series features the first part of our interview with 9 of our alumni; Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng (DiBA), Chen Yap Hung (DiCS), Lucianna Siping (DHRM), Chong Hon Ping (DMKT), Yeo Tze Hooi (DiA), Donna Louis (DiECE), Michael Kon (DiECE), Effie Chua (DiL) and Irene Law (DiECE).

Tell us where you are working now.

Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng: 

Customer Services Assistant; SilkAir (S) Pte. Ltd.

Chen Yap Hung: 
Computer Programmer, Kuching.

Lucianna Siping: 

Education Office

Chong Hon Ping: 

Senior Executive, MAXIS.

Yeo Tze Hooi: 

Accounts Dept, at Liew & Co.

Donna Louis:

Asst. Kindergarten Teacher at Lodge School Kindergarten.

Michael Kon: 

Teacher at Kreatif Kindergarten, Batu Kawa Branch.

Effie Chua: 

Messrs Battenberg & Talma Advocates.

Irene Law: 

Persuing Graduate Diploma in Management at University of South Australia (UniSA), Adelaide, Australia.


Do you know why were you selected? 

Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng:

My results were good and I was very confident.

Chen Yap Hung:

I had excellent result too.

Lucianna Siping: 

You could say SEGi gave me a strong self-confidence.

Chong Hon Ping:

I had some work experienced before and my education gave me more added advantage.

Yeo Tze Hooi: 

For me, I must say I have the knowledge and the confidence to deliver good performance at work.

Donna Louis: 

I was selected because of my confidence level and my communication skills. 

Michael Kon: 

There is a shortage of diploma graduates in Early Childhood Education, so I got the job.

Effie Chua:

I am not sure. I didn’t ask them.


How has your education at SEGi helped you in this job?

Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng:

SEGi help tremendously. The programme provides broad knowledge including marketing, management and business I got the job even before graduating. How cool is that?

Chen Yap Hung:

I did Diploma in Computer Studies which emphasized on programming skills. That is something very useful and valuable.

 

Lucianna Siping:

Although I was currently working in the industry (while taking the diploma), I can’t deny that I’ve learned a lot from this programme, specifically on HR-related knowledge. The classes conducted were not only emphases on theories but also real case studies which help me a lot to get my Diploma. I can apply all the knowledge I gained from this programme to perform my job better.

Chong Hon Ping:

Although, I was currently working in the industry (while taking the diploma), I can’t deny that I’ve learned a lot from this programme, specifically on marketing knowledge & skills. I registered in this programme because I wanted to enrich my knowledge on marketing. And I have achieved that.

Yeo Tze Hooi:

The subjects in the Diploma in Accounting help me in my day-to-day job. It’s not just theory but practical examples as well.

Donna Louis:

My education in SEGi helped me a lot. During my studies, I’ve learnt the theories of children's education. When I'm working, I practice these theories and they worked very well.

Michael Kon:

I think SEGi has prepared me in facing real world challenges such as facing with working environments as well as education of young children.

Effie Chua:

A million ways, I have learnt so much on learning attitude, communications skills, networking, etc.


Was there any lecturer who inspired you?

Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng:

Jane Ling, Pressca Neging, Diana Atton, Joseph Renang & Colin Khoo.

Chen Yap Hung:
Colin Khoo, Pressca Neging, Sola Lee & Pau Kek Hieng.

Lucianna Siping:

Adeline Sim & Diana Atton.

Chong Hon Ping:

Nancy Rukem, Alan Tan & Adeline Sim.

Yeo Tze Hooi:                                      

Karin Chali and Sim Pei See.

Donna Louis:                                       

Yes. I remember all my lecturers in SEGi, including Miss Daphne, Miss Josephine, my ex-lecturer Miss Jacqualine, and lecturer's for other subject's too, such as, Mr. Joseph, Mr. Adzman, Cikgu  Awangku Nizam, Mdm. Sharifah and Mr. Samuel, just to name a few.

Michael Kon:       

I guess most lecturers are well remembered from the first to the last as they had been very helpful in guiding us through the years of learning.

Effie Chua:           

Yes. Mr Tan Kee Heng, Mr Augustine Ong, Mr Bong Kuet Shin, Ms Alice Leong, Ms Grace Pang, Ms Amrit Pal, Ms Donna Barclay Tan.

Irene Law:                                            

I remember all of them.


What was your best memory at SEGi?

Malcolm Ch'ng Eik Chreng:

The best memory at SEGi was the lecturers were very helpful and care for the students. Just like Liverpool motto “You’ll never walk alone!’

Chen Yap Hung:

The best memories at SEGi were the interesting and exciting practical skills. The class environment was always. We had fun learning.

Lucianna Siping:

The best memory at SEGi was the knowledge that I gained from the programme. The lecturers were very helpful and friendly. I owe them a lot.

Chong Hon Ping:

The best thing about SEGi is - the timetable is flexible and suitable for working adult like me. And because of the high quality and industry driven teaching and learning experience in SEGi, now I’m currently doing my MBA with SEGi as well.

Yeo Tze Hooi:

The best memory in SEGi was that, not only was the class conducted with a lot of exercises and tutorials which helped the students to be able to perform well, but also, the college management did often organized field trips and outdoor activities such as retreats to Damai Beach, BBQ, Outings, visits to companies, etc.

Donna Louis:

I have lots of great memories in SEGi. All were related with my course and my friends. For example, I am so excited when we went for an educational trip to Sarawak Cultural Village for our Social Studies for Young Children subject.  There were so many activities during my study at SEGi Sarawak that I will never forget. And all those memories bring happiness and fun learning.

Michael Kon:

I would say that everything I had gone through, from the assignment, friends, and exams were the best memories I had in SEGi, every single thing that had happened in SEGi had shaped me into who I am today. Hopefully one day I will be able to serve my alma mater.

Effie Chua:

The best for me was the learning experience with experienced, friendly and helpful lecturers.

Irene Law:

I truly liked that we get to meet people from the industry and learning from each other. 

"Remember the past, plan for the future, but live for today"- Anonymous