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Enhancing Graduate Employability

BNM Graduates Programme (the Programme) is a fully sponsored project by Bank Negara Malaysia (the Bank) which forms part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) endeavour. The Programme was first launched in 2009 in support of the Government's economic stimulus to enhance the employability of graduates particularly those from less privileged families. The Programme provides selected graduates with the opportunity to develop their competencies based on workforce requirements, as well as on-the-job learning through attachment with various reputable companies for a total duration of one year or less. The graduates were provided a monthly sustenance allowance of RM1,500.00 by the Bank throughout the programme.

The first intake consisted of 500 graduates from all over Malaysia, thus, the name GP500 became synonymous with the Programme. Within a year, 432 graduates have successfully secured permanent posts or have been absorbed by the companies that they were attached to. The success of GP500, has spurred the Bank to continue with a second intake, which is expected to take place in April 2011. The second intake, to be known as GP200 is hoped to benefit a total of 200 participants nationwide.

For Graduates

To be eligible to participate in the Programme, candidates must be unemployed at the time of application. The candidates must be Malaysian citizens aged 25 years old and below, and from families with a monthly household income not exceeding RM3,000.00. The candidates must at least possess Bachelor's Degree from any tertiary institution recognised by the Public Service Department of Malaysia (JPA), and are conversant both in Bahasa Malaysia and English. The candidates also must be committed to continuous learning and self-improvement. Priority will also be given to candidates with pleasant demeanour and good interpersonal skills.

How to apply

Interested candidates are advised to complete the Online Application. (Registration has been closed)

Alternatively candidates may download the form (MS Word, 670KB) and mail it to:

Secretariat
BNM Graduates Programme
Human Resource Management Department
Level 11, Block C,
Bank Negara Malaysia
Jalan Dato' Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Or

Fax the completed application form to 03-2697 0090 or 03-2697 0094, addressed to:

Secretariat
BNM Graduates Programme
Bank Negara Malaysia

Closing date: All applications must reach the Secretariat before 31st January 2011.

For Companies

The Secretariat welcomes reputable companies across Malaysia to be part of this CSR initiative. The selected candidates will be attached to the participating companies for the duration of one year or less. Participating companies will provide the graduates with exposure to actual working experience while developing them through consistent mentoring and guidance to enhance their talent and professionalism. Participating companies must be prepared to give high level of commitment to ensure the success of this project. Interested companies can complete the 'Request for Graduates Form' (MS Word, 607KB) and submit it to the Programme Secretariat before 31st January 2011. Please note that priority will only be given to companies intending to offer permanent employment within one year of attachment.

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