This is a fully sponsored upskilling and job placement programme by Ministry of Finance under the Belanjawan 2025 and Axiata Foundation, designed to help B40 Malaysian youth transition into meaningful digital careers.

This programme equips participants with in-demand digital skills, enabling them to reskill and upskill for the future of work.

It is a 8 months structured initiative that combines:

Practical digital skills training

Recognised certifications and employability coaching

Free upskilling access to a full Data & AI suite valued at RM 10,000++

Job placement support with minimum salary benchmark of RM 2,040

Learner allowance of RM 500 upon placement

Key Dates & Stages:

1

Application Open

12 January - 13 February 2026

Class Start

23 February - 17 April 2026

*Dates are subject to final confirmation

2

Placement

April - August 2026

3

Limited to 25 participants only
All 25 participants will be finalised and enrolled by the Week 2 of February

Your Learning Journey

Data Analytics with Power BI
Data Analytics with
Power BI
What you’ll learn:

Analyze data, prepare datasets, and build interactive dashboards using Power BI.

Benefit:

Make data-driven decisions and present insights that solve real business problems.

Data Storytelling
What you’ll learn:

Extract key insights, structure clear narratives, and present findings effectively using Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefit:

Communicate complex data in a way that drives understanding and action.

Gen AI at Work
What you’ll learn:

Use generative AI tools, craft effective prompts, and design AI-powered workflows.

Benefit:

Boost productivity, innovate solutions, and deliver measurable impact at work.

Career Success Toolkit: Landing a Job
What you’ll learn:

Build soft skills, enhance employability, and master job search strategies.

Benefit:

Confidently navigate the job market and secure the career opportunities you want.

Your Eligibility Criteria

Malaysian citizen aged 18 - 30 years old

B40 household income below RM4,850

(Documentation required: salary slip or validated income declaration)

(Documentation required: salary slip or validated income declaration)

Degree holder with minimum CGPA 2.5

English Proficiency: SPM English A- and above or MUET Band 4.5

Currently unemployed and actively seeking full-time employment

Able to attend physical classes at Excelerate

Have access to a laptop and basic Wi-Fi

How to Apply?

1

Complete Registration

Complete the registration form

Shortlisting & Validation

Eligible applicants will be contacted for screening and document verification

2

Interview

A short interview to understand your interests, readiness, and suitability for the programme

3

4

Enrolment & Programme Start

Successful candidates will receive enrolment confirmation before training begins

Career Placement

Participants receive career matching support and opportunities to apply their skills in real workplace settings

5

Joint funding by

Axiata Foundation Programme

This is a fully sponsored upskilling and job placement programme by Axiata Foundation and Malaysia Madani, designed to help B40 Malaysian youth transition into meaningful digital careers.

This programme equips participants with in-demand digital skills, enabling them to reskill and upskill for the future of work.

It is a 8 months structured initiative that combines:

Key Dates & Stages:

1

Application Open

12 January - 13 February 2026

Class Start

23 February - 17 April 2026

*Dates are subject to final confirmation

2

Placement

April - August 2026

3

Limited to 25 participants only
All 25 participants will be finalised and enrolled by the Week 2 of February

Practical digital skills training

Recognised certifications and employability coaching

Free upskilling access to a full Data & AI suite valued at RM 10,000++

Job placement support with minimum salary benchmark of RM 2,040

Learner allowance of RM 500 upon placement

Joint funding by

Axiata Foundation Programme

This is a fully sponsored upskilling and job placement programme by Axiata Foundation and Malaysia Madani, designed to help B40 Malaysian youth transition into meaningful digital careers.

This programme equips participants with in-demand digital skills, enabling them to reskill and upskill for the future of work.

It is a 8 months structured initiative that combines:

Key Dates & Stages:

1

Application Open

12 January - 13 February 2026

Class Start

23 February - 17 April 2026

*Dates are subject to final confirmation

2

Placement

April - August 2026

3

Limited to 25 participants only
All 25 participants will be finalised and enrolled by the Week 2 of February

Practical digital skills training

Recognised certifications and employability coaching

Free upskilling access to a full Data & AI suite valued at RM 10,000++

Job placement support with minimum salary benchmark of RM 2,040

Learner allowance of RM 500 upon placement