Partnership is strengthened

EWRF previously had received substantial funding from MCEF-CCI (Centre For Community Initiatives).  In 2006 a new project called “Career Guidance and Counseling Workshop” (C3G) was launched by EWRF in partnership with CCI. C3G was aimed at linking students to suitable careers and their occupational possibilities and helping students make decisions by participating actively to discover their attitude, skills, hobbies, interest, personalities and values based on John Holand Theory.

EWRF conducted 7 workshops in 2006 for Form Four to Form 6 students at 7 secondary schools in the Klang Valley. More than 700 students participated in these workshops. In order to conduct more workshops in 2007, EWRF has requested funding from CCI. CCI principally has agreed to fund the workshops which will be conducted at 30 secondary schools nationwide.

On 30^th March 2007, we had the pleasure of meeting with, Mr Tan Poh Cheng, the Chairman of MCEF at our head office in TTDI.  During the visit, we discussed and brainstormed many issues with us. Present at the meeting from EWRF were Project Director of C3G/Deputy President Mr K Devadasan, Executive Director Ms Subita Nair, Manager Mr Manikam Krishnan, Project Officers – Mr G Daniel and Mr Kalaiyarasan. Also present from CCI were Mr Sathish Ramachandran, Mr Sreehari Rama Iyer and Mr Ve Elanjelian.

Mr Tan also shared his experiences and views with regards to career development. He also agreed that many Indian students wanted to become doctors. He said that it was important for students to have a paradigm shift on traditional careers, such as doctor, lawyer and engineer.