THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative, is organising the second edition of its Career Guidance Conference (CGC).
The conference will take place at G Hotel, Georgetown, Penang from May 11-12.
Themed "Empowering Our Future", the conference aims to guide students in making a more informed decision when choosing a career. As many as 21 prominent speakers from various fields, 15 professional organisations as well as universities and colleges will be participating in the CGC. The keynote address will be delivered by Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
"This conference is being organised to educate students and their parents on the various career options available, as well as to provide insights into the real-life challenges inherent in each profession. Many among the current generation in our workforce have expectations that are not aligned with the realities of work life," says MMA president Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz.
This issue is not confined to healthcare, it happens in other sectors as well she notes, underlining the need for informed decision-making in career choices.
The conference aims to create awareness on career options, provide insights into real-life challenges in various professions and help students align their expectations with the realities of working life in order to make informed choices.
Prominent and experienced speakers have been invited to address the above issues.
The CGC targets secondary school students aged 15 to 17 and their parents. Admission to the conference is free but prior registration is required to secure a seat.
Organisations participating in the conference include the Ministry of Education, TalentCorp, MMA Foundation, the Malaysian Occupational Therapy Association, Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology, Malaysian Pharmacists Society, Malaysian Institute of Accountants, the National Union of Teaching Profession and the Malaysian Dental Association among others.
For more information or to register, contact Rafikah Nordin at 03-40411375 (ext 113) or Email: schomos@mma.org.my