96 youths have enrolled in 10 courses at the Youth Development Centre (PPB) for this year's January intake.

These one year courses consist of three crucial components which are Skills Training, Self-Development and Work Placement.

The PPB Acting Assistant Director, Fakhriah binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Lamit, was on hand yesterday to witness the student registration process, while Welfare Officer Haji Anuar bin Haji Ahmad gave them a briefing on the rules and regulations at the centre.'

Ten of the courses being offered at the PPB are in Skills Training, while the Self Development Programme covers semi-academic matters such as basic computing, Islamic education, English, Mathematics, Basic Accounting and Entrepreneurship, Self-discipline and Time Management.

A total of 17 students have been chosen to train for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic IT for Oh* Application Systems. Of the 17, 9 for the Level 2 Award in 2D Computer Aided Design; 13 for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic Food Preparation; and 14 for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic Food and Beverage Services.

Furthermore, 17 will be training for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic Fabrication, Welding and Pipework; three for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic Plumbing; four for the Skill Proficiency Certificate in Basic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; nine for Basic Course in Body Repair; two for Basic Skills in Fashion Design Technology, and eight for Basic Skills in Beauty Therapy.

The Work Placement programme, meanwhile, enables youths to acquire the necessary skills and experience they need through attachment in the government or private sector.

Students are also required to attend religious classes on the five obligatory prayers and Al-Quran reading, as well as participating in religious talks and activities during the holy fasting month of Ramadhan.

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