Zuspresso (M) Sdn. Bhd / Nurnatasha Idrina Abdull Karim

The industrial training program is a compulsory course of several programs in the university where students have to undergo certain training. It is intended to give them the actual flavor of real working life through practical application of the theoretical skills imparted at the workplace. It also gives the students a distinctive mark on their resume, which would help them open doors in the future for career opportunities. The industrial training program offered at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kampus Bandaraya Melaka, for students of Bachelor of Office Systems Management (Hons.), ordered from August 2024 till January 2025, lasted for six months. The placement of this program is based on the choice of company in Malaysia specified by the students, including ZUS Coffee, a local coffee shop well-known for bringing specially brewed coffee and snacks. The working environment of ZUS Coffee is hectic since the company is on a rapid expansion within Malaysia. Therefore, any experiences made towards this company by any student that undergoes this program may prove to be memorable and influential as far as their career development goes. Besides the technical-related skills, students will value the importance of soft skills in the working environment such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management abilities. On the whole, the industrial training program is the unique, experiential opportunity to develop the competence, knowledge, and understanding required in building a successful career. Through an unrivaled combination of academic preparation with hands-on application, the students become solid contributors to industry immediately after graduation.