KUCHING, 5 October 2023 – airasia academy, the edutech platform of Capital A, has expressed its commitment to support and uplift the gig economy by empowering gig workers with edutech designed to enhance their skills, employability, and income potential.

The gig economy, characterised by freelancers, independent contractors, and on-demand workers, has become an integral part of today's workforce landscape. Gig workers, while enjoying flexibility, often face challenges in accessing quality education and skill development opportunities. airasia academy is determined to bridge this gap by leveraging on the Bina Kerjaya Programme — an edutech initiative in collaboration with PERKESO and Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak (MYSED) designed to uplift gig workers, freelancers, and the self-employed community. This funded training programme aims to empower individuals by enhancing their skills in marketing, technology, and soft skills, ultimately increasing their marketability in the workforce.

This commitment aligns with airasia academy’s broader mission of fostering a dynamic and resilient workforce in the face of rapidly evolving job markets alongside Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0).

Aireen Omar, President (Investment & Ventures), Capital A and CEO of airasia academy said, “We would like to thank the Ministry  of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, especially Deputy Minister Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu, for their unwavering support in getting as many Sarawakian youths as possible to participate in the Bina Kerjaya Programme. The gig economy is reshaping the way people work, and we want to ensure that gig workers have every opportunity to thrive in this new landscape. Through edutech empowerment, we are paving the way for gig workers to succeed, grow, and remain competitive.

“We would like to encourage all eligible gig workers, home-based business owners and freelancers to sign up for the Bina Kerjaya Programme. Our team in Sarawak will be visiting small towns and villages to spread the word around to ensure that as many people as possible can benefit from this programme.”

airasia academy invites gig workers, stakeholders in the gig economy, and the media to join us in this exciting journey towards a more empowered and skilled workforce. For more information about our edutech initiatives and programs, please visit airasiaacademy.com.

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About airasia academy 

airasia academy is the region’s fastest growing one-stop edutech platform that provides a comprehensive ecosystem to fulfil the education and employment needs of all learners, making them more competitive, marketable and adaptable for future industrial revolutions. Its offerings include affordable, accessible and inclusive On-Demand Learning (ODL), accredited Instructor-Led Training (ILT) for in-demand tech courses such as Digital Marketing, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Analytics, Software Engineering and Cybersecurity to the Learning Management System (LMS) which streamlines and elevates the learners journey as well as Job Placement service for its job-ready graduates.