Baiduri Bank on Wednesday welcomed the third batch of apprentices in its Graduate Apprenticeship Programme (GAP), at the Atrium of Baiduri Bank headquarters.
The bank has signed up 11 apprentices who have academic backgrounds that range from business, information technology to arts and sciences, and they will begin their six-month programme with the bank from May 1.
Baiduri Bank Chief Executive Officer Ti Eng Hui, and Head of Group Human Resources and Administration Veronica Chong as well as other members of the bank’s management committee, heads of departments and families of the incoming apprentices were present.
GAP is the bank’s holistic learning and development programme aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry, offering fresh graduates the chance to gain relevant knowledge, practical skills and on-the-job experience to increase their employability in the local job market.
The programme is divided into two main parts – a classroom component and experiential learning through work attachments and project assignments.
The CEO said the first and second cycles of the programme were a success, adding that GAP is a strong testament to the bank’s commitment to equip recent graduates with the necessary skills and a learning mindset.
The apprentices will also be able to participate in corporate social responsibility initiatives.
