There were over 850 applications for this year’s SEC revision classes offered by Jobsplus for students who failed their O Level exams, or who wish to improve their level. The revision classes are provided free of charge and focus on the subjects of Maltese, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology.
Students between the ages of 15 and 29 who have failed these subjects can apply to attend free revision classes.
These classes are held three times a week over a five-week period to prepare students for the SEC resits in September. Each student can choose up to three subjects, with lessons given by professional educators.
54% of applicants were female, with the most applications being made for Mathematics with 405 applicants. After Mathematics, there were 306 applicants for Physics, 253 applicants for English, 182 applicants for Maltese and 145 applicants for Biology.
The classes are held throughout the day at various educational centres in Mosta, Blata l-Bajda, Paola, as well as in Rabat, Gozo. This morning, the students attending these classes at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology building in Paola were visited by the Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri and the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima, who spoke to some of the students and educators.
Both Minister Camilleri and Minister Grima encouraged the students who are doing their best to continue with their educational path, while thanking the educators for their dedicated work.
Minister Byron Camilleri explained that, “Anyone who fails an exam is not the end of the world. That is why assistance has been offered to over 6,000 students who have applied for revision classes since the scheme was launched by Jobsplus. This initiative is not only supporting students in their academic journey but also broadening their future prospects.”
He explained that with the support of these lessons, more students are continuing their studies and increasing their employment prospects. He added that these lessons go hand in hand with the objectives of the Youth Guarantee, which aims to help young people acquire the necessary tools in the world of work.
Minister Grima also congratulated the students and wished them well in their studies. “As a country, we recognise that when there is collaboration between various entities and various departments, we are ensuring that there are the necessary opportunities for our students to achieve their goals and realise their dreams,” said Minister Grima.
“Through this work we are giving these young people another opportunity to receive the necessary training and therefore prepare for the academic appointment that lies ahead of them,” explained Minister Clifton Grima.
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