A win-win collaboration to nurture talent

(From left) First City University College head of student services Weladavi Acharige Rahula, Prof Saw, Chay and Giek Zhen were giving thumbs up after the signing ceremony for the two agreements at the private institution’s First City Hall in Petaling Jaya.

FIRST City University College and ZchwanTech Sdn Bhd have sealed a significant partnership to mark a notable milestone in the convergence of education and industry.

The partnership was formalised during the recent education sponsorship collaboration and memorandum of agreement (MoA) signing ceremony held at the private institution’s First City Hall in Petaling Jaya.

Prof Saw delivered her speech at the ceremony for the signing of agreements.

The event began with a warm welcome from First City University College vice-chancellor Prof Dr Saw Sor Heoh, setting the stage for a session of collaboration and innovation.

“This partnership embodies our shared commitment in ensuring that our students have access to educational opportunities to equip themselves with the requisite skills, knowledge and experience to succeed in today’s technology-driven job market,” she remarked.

Chay expressed optimism about how this partnership could cultivate talent and drive forward technological progress.

ZchwanTech chief technology officer Chay Weei Jye delivered an inspiring opening address, underscoring the joint dedication to nurturing talent and fostering technological advancements.

The highlight of the event was the signing of the MoA accompanied by an enlightening industry discourse led by ZchwanTech software development manager Kenny Saw Giek Zhen, who explored the fascinating evolution of technology in his presentation titled “The ‘Bit’ Bang Evolution.”

As the ceremony concluded with a session engaging the media, it is evident that the forged partnership holds great promise in shaping the future of education and technological innovation.

The partnership will accord students of First City University College full access to invaluable learning experiences, mentorship and industry insights.

Established in 2017, ZchwanTech is renowned for its expertise in Information Technology (IT) solutions, Custom Solution Development, Cloud Managed Services, Big Data analytics, Quality Assurance, and Testing and HR System services.

With quality education as its hallmark, First City University College provides higher education opportunities to Malaysians and international students in a wide range of academic and professional fields.

These include Business, Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Mass Communication, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Information Systems, Graphic Design, as well as Furniture and Product Design.

For more information and updates about ZchwanTech and First City University College, visit www.zchwantech.com and firstcity.edu.my.