{"id":38542,"date":"2025-06-05T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T07:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/press-release-building-tomorrows-talent-today-penang-launches-gbs-industry-academy-2-0-to-power-and-train-500-genai-talent-by-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T10:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:50:58","slug":"press-release-building-tomorrows-talent-today-penang-launches-gbs-industry-academy-2-0-to-power-and-train-500-genai-talent-by-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/zh-hans\/press-release-building-tomorrows-talent-today-penang-launches-gbs-industry-academy-2-0-to-power-and-train-500-genai-talent-by-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"[Press Release] Building Tomorrow\u2019s Talent Today: Penang Launches GBS Industry Academy 2.0 to Power and Train 500 GenAI Talent by 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[Press Release] Building Tomorrow\u2019s Talent Today: Penang Launches GBS Industry Academy 2.0 to Power and Train 500 GenAI Talent by 2026<\/h1>\n

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PENANG, 5 JUNE 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Penang launches the Penang GBS Industry Academy (PGIA) 2.0: #GenAI Talent Ready, a forward-looking initiative aimed at developing next-generation AI talent to accelerate innovation, support industry growth, and drive digital transformation.<\/p>\n

Spearheaded by InvestPenang, and supported by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), and Penang GBS Focus Group (Penang GFG), PGIA 2.0 builds upon the success of PGIA 1.0 by introducing a structured upskilling framework focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The programme targets professionals, new hires, and fresh graduates, equipping them with essential skills to facilitate AI adoption and bolster Malaysia\u2019s digital economy.<\/p>\n

In alignment with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS), MyDIGITAL, and the National AI Office (NAIO), the programme aims to: (1) train and upskill AI talent across key industries – IC design with embedded software, GBS, and robotic automation; (2) bridge the AI talent gap by developing a future-ready AI-competent workforce; and (3) advance Malaysia\u2019s digital economy with training programmes aligned with industry demands.<\/p>\n

PGIA 2.0 sets a goal of training 500 GenAI talent by 2026. Phase 1 of the programme will commence in July and run through to December 2025, with a target of training and upskilling 100 GenAI talent across key industries. This will be followed by Phase 2 in 2026, which aims to expand the impact by developing an additional 400 talent, further strengthening Penang\u2019s GenAI-ready workforce for the future.<\/p>\n

PGIA was launched on 8 November 2022 as a collaborative initiative between InvestPenang, MDEC, PSDC and Penang GFG to bridge the talent supply-demand gap and enhance the competitiveness of GBS talent in the state. Since its inception, PGIA has successfully trained 1,105 participants across 40 courses.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Penang recorded RM14.7 billion in approved investments in the services sector alone\u2014accounting for 46% of the state\u2019s total approved investments. This underscores Penang\u2019s growing prominence as a strategic hub for high-value services.<\/p>\n

With more than 200 and counting Malaysia Digital Status companies, Penang continues to reinforce its position as a thriving digital and innovation hub. As the digital economy is projected to contribute 25.5% to Malaysia\u2019s GDP and generate over 500,000 jobs by year-end, Penang is well-positioned to lead the nation\u2019s digitalisation efforts\u2014driven by a dynamic ecosystem, deep industry linkages, and a strong talent pipeline. Ranking second only to Kuala Lumpur in GBS investments, Penang has established itself as a key node for global and regional service operations.<\/p>\n

The PGIA 2.0 was launched by the Right Honourable Chief Minister of Penang, Mr. Chow Kon Yeow, in conjunction with the Penang Career Discovery Day 2025 organised by InvestPenang and supported by Penang GFG as part of the \u201cPenang Silicon Design @5km+<\/em>\u201d initiative. The Penang Career Discovery Day 2025 featured sharing sessions by industry leaders and more than 20 career booths by companies from the IC design-related and GBS sectors. The event attracted approximately 400 participants, including industry players in the GBS and IC Design fields, STEMA students from USM, UniMAP, UiTM, UUM, UM, UOW KDU, PSDC, Sentral and more as well as representatives from government agencies.<\/p>\n

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About InvestPenang <\/strong>
\nInvestPenang is the Penang State Government\u2019s principal agency for the promotion of investment. Its objectives are to develop and sustain Penang\u2019s economy by enhancing and continuously supporting business activities in the State through foreign and local investments, including spawning viable new growth centers. To realise its objectives, InvestPenang also runs initiatives like the SMART Penang Center (providing assistance to SMEs), Penang CAT Center (for talent attraction and retention), and Global Business Services (GBS) Focus Group (promoting and developing digital economy) and\u00a0Penang Silicon Design @5km+<\/em>\u00a0(establishing a unique and interconnected ecosystem for IC design and technology enterprises). For more information, please visit\u00a0https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/<\/a>\u00a0and follow InvestPenang\u2019s social media channels:\u00a0Facebook<\/a>;\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>;\u00a0WhatsApp Channel<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About \u201cPenang Silicon Design @5km+\u201d<\/em> Initiative<\/strong>
\nThe \u201cPenang Silicon Design @5km+<\/em>\u201d initiative was launched by Penang State Government, through its lead agency, InvestPenang. Aligning with National Semiconductor Strategy, this initiative is a transformative collaboration between government, academia and industry, aims to drive innovation, accelerate the AI revolution and position Malaysia as a leading global force to provide a complete and end-to-end solution. The \u201cPenang Silicon Design @5km+<\/em>\u201d initiative consists of three key components: (1) Penang IC Design & Digital Park @Bayan Lepas; (2) Penang Chip Design Academy @PSDC; and (3) Silicon Research & Incubation Space @GBS TechSpace. For more information, please visit https:\/\/investpenang.gov.my\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPenang Silicon Design @5km+\u201d <\/em>Initiative<\/strong>
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