The Youth Empowerment Programme 2026, titled “Building Foundations: A Career in Early Childhood Education,” was conducted on 26 August 2026 at TAR UMT Pahang Branch. The event started with the MoU Commemorative Ceremony between TAR UMT and Focus Electrical Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. This was followed by a Welcome to TAR UMT session. After the session, the students proceeded to the Simulation Lab to attend the Building Foundations: A Career in Early Childhood Education workshop. The programme involved 20 participants, comprising 19 students from SMK Tanah Puteh and 1 chaperone, 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.