The Youth Empowerment Programme 2026, titled “Building Foundations: A Career in Early Childhood Education,” was conducted on 20 August 2026 at TAR UMT Pahang Branch. The programme involved 16 Form 4 students from SMK Air Putih and aimed to introduce students to the Early Childhood Education programme, the university learning environment, and further study opportunities. The programme was facilitated by Ms. Daphnee Soo Xian-Wen and Mr. Mohd Nizam Naqiyuddin bin Ahmad Sobri from the Department of Social Science. It featured interactive activities, including creativity and aesthetic activities, basic knowledge of Early Childhood Education, and a campus tour. The programme also included a RIASEC Career Assessment talk conducted by Ms. Wong Ngik Lin, Student Counsellor at TAR UMT Pahang Branch. The session enabled students to identify their career interests, recognise their strengths, and explore potential future career pathways.