Dassault
Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) (Paris:DSY), the 3D
Experience Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock
Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced a
strategic partnership with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), an organization
created by the Government of Malaysia’s Ministry of Rural and Regional
Development, to encourage and facilitate social and economic development
particularly in the rural areas of Malaysia.
A key socio-economic goal of Malaysian government is to promote the
well-being of its rural population by developing it into a vibrant
middle-class, highly employable in the context of the global economy. To
that end, a world-class educational program for science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) education is being deployed, relying
upon Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
From the age of 13 to Master’s degrees, from academic to technical &
vocational education and training, the partnership builds upon 3D-based
educational practices and combines new types of learning environments
into a game-changing learning experience. All types of Dassault
Systèmes’ software applications and its educational expertise gained
across the world will be mobilized in programmes centred on
project-based STEM education in Junior and Professional Colleges and on
advanced collaborative engineering curricula at the university level. A
key social impact of the programme is in the continuum of encouragement,
interest and knowledge it among all different age groups, building a
pipeline of talent.
“It is imperative to create an interest in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics in children from the age of 13 and onward.
The continuum from school to university is crucial to Malaysia to
advance its social agenda and develop globally competent engineers for
various industries,” said Philippe Forestier, Executive Vice President,
Global Affairs and Communities, Dassault Systèmes. “Dassault Systèmes
will also facilitate a link between its global academic community and
MARA to establish international learning opportunities for students.”
MARA has over 45 years of experience in nurturing young minds in
Malaysia and relies upon its countrywide network of 323 institutions to
sustain its educational initiative. “We are proud to partner with
Dassault Systèmes. This partnership aligns with our strategic
transformation framework to produce a highly competent workforce for the
global market,” said Datuk Ibrahim Ahmad, Director General, MARA. “With
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, we are able to innovate in the
development of human capital in Malaysia and instill leadership values
and entrepreneurial skills in the next generation of scientists and
engineers.”
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About Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
MARA, or The Council of
Trust for the People, was formed through an Act of Parliament in 1966
and was entrusted with the responsibility to promote, stimulate,
facilitate and undertake economic and social development of the people
especially in the rural areas. Its current motto of Global
Entrepreneurship and Education clearly defines MARA’s role to transform
the people to meet global challenges by providing training and education
at world standards. It is an organization with a mission to spearhead
the fields of entrepreneurship, education and investment in order to
enhance equity holding of the people. MARA has 517 operational centres
which include 323 educational institutions throughout Malaysia and eight
MARA offices abroad. Currently, MARA is sponsoring 44,435 students
locally and in 31 countries around the world at various levels of
education.
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE
Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine
sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way
products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’
collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding
possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group
brings value to over 150,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries,
in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.
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