Government-link Companies in the National Dual Training System Programme: An Analysis of Perception, Factors Constraints, and Resolution

The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the participation of Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) in the National Dual Training System (NDTS) Programme operated by the Department of Skills Development (DSD), Ministry of Human Resource. NDTS was launched in the year 2005 involving the participation of industries in GLCs. After 10 years of its implementation, it is essential to investigate the participation of industries in GLCs due to the present needs of preparing ‘kworker’ via the provision of comprehensive training provided by the NDTS Programme. Data were collected quantitatively from 80 GLCs via a 5 Likert scale questionnaire. Overall findings indicated that; 30.8% of the respondents stated that GLC’s perception towards NDTS programme is Average, 31% Agree with the Factors Constraints on NDTS, and 37.5% Agree with Resolution Factors associated with constraints participation between GLC and NDTS Programme. This study contributes to the network and collaboration between organizations and industries that could help to ensure graduates are able to face challenges globally.