PUNCAK ALAM: Recently, McDonald’s Malaysia successfully hosted their third convocation ceremony at the UiTM Cawangan Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus. Over 400 youths celebrated their achievement of completing their training under the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme. 

The 18-month industry-oriented training programme combines 70 percent of practical training in McDonald’s restaurants and 30 percent of theoretical lessons in the classroom. McDonald's Malaysia and the Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia (MoHR) have collaborated together on this programme as part of the National Dual Training System (NDTS) that was established by the Ministry.

Upon completing, the graduates will receive their Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 (SKM) accredited by MoHR and will be qualified for employment at McDonald’s restaurants or anywhere else within the food service industry in the country.

“McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme is a programme that provides the youths, opportunities to learn lifelong skills, fulfil their potential and climb the career ladder within the food service industry. Currently we have more than 3,500 graduates from various backgrounds, who have completed the programme and are currently pursuing their career in the hospitality and the food & beverage sector,” said Dato’ Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner, McDonald’s Malaysia.

Mohd Danial bin Yahya, 24, who was awarded as the best apprentice in the practical assessment category said that the programme will train the apprentice's knowledge, communication skill, attitude and many more. Plus, there are examinations conducted monthly, to review the students' understanding on the right procedure applied in restaurants.

“I initially heard about this programme in my secondary school. My teachers introduced the benefits of the programme to the whole school. After reviewing it, I then decided to go for it. My sincere gratitude goes to all my instructors, family members, my fellow McDonald’s colleagues and my friends for guiding me in this journey, said Khor Wei Nern, 20, who was awarded as the best apprentice in the overall category.

Youths participating in this programme are fully sponsored by McDonald’s Malaysia, which includes a monthly allowance, accommodation, medical and insurance benefits, as well as free meals. 

With currently 15,000 employees across the country, McDonald’s Malaysia always prioritises talent and skills development among its workforce.

Apart from the McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme, the quick service restaurant has also introduced other talent development initiatives such as the McDonald’s Management Apprenticeship Programme, Internship Programme, and a partnership with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) for the university’s MBA programme.

McDonald’s Malaysia will also be investing a total of RM300 million in training and development programmes by 2026. 

For those interested to join McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme, please visit https://www.maukerja.my/mcd/