Huawei has set up its first global ICT training centre of its kind in Malaysia as the venue for global professional training in next generation ICT technologies.
Telecommunication equipment maker singned an agreement with 10 local universities. Huawei will be setting up of 10 Huawei University Training Lab (HUTL) under MSC Malaysia MyUniAlliance) program in each of the universities.
This program is focused at creating interest of learners in the field of next generation ICT technologies, such as LTE, fixed broadband, Cloud computing etc, as well as work towards Huawei's aim of training and developing 10,000 Malaysian ICT professionals by 2016.
Huawei Malaysia managing director Dai Jingyue announced that Huawei have come to be inspired and motivated by the dedication of the Government to forward towards a knowledge and innovation driven economy. They are proud to be able to give towards this goal by enlarging local talents and establishing Malaysia as a world-class global ICT training hub.
Huawei has signed an contract with the Malaysian Government last year to build up 10,000 ICT professionals over a duration of five years.
Huawei also initiated the development of the Human Capital Development Program, which is aimed at boosting the development of Malaysian talents in the field of ICT.
Also it has initiated partnerships with Multimedia Development Corporation as a catalyst between universities and industry transition.
The main program include establishing of Optical Communication Labs and Huawei Advanced IP Technology at the MSC Malaysia Knowledge Workers Development Centre in Cyberjaya, the development of programs under the MSC Malaysia MyUniAlliance program that include HUTL, Train-the-Trainer and curriculum courseware for undergraduate students, the continuation of the MSC Malaysia Huawei Scholastic Awards and implementation of the MyProCert certification program for working professionals and Job Camp for fresh graduates.
