1994

Establishment of Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Sarawak (PPKS).

1998

The First Graduation Ceremony for 80 graduates from “Computer Aided Design Drafting (CADD)” and “Business Information Technology (BIT)” programmes – officiated by the Minister of Industrial trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.

1999

The appointment of Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Aziz Husain as the Chairman of PPKS’s.

2000

The first Malaysia’s Skill Certificate programme, organized by Majlis Latihan Vokasional Kebangsaan (MLVK) in the courses of Pre-Press Operator, Lithographic Press Operator, Drafting, Graphic Designer and Mechatronic.

2002

The establishment of PPKS Technology College.

2003

The launching ceremony of PPKS Technology College by YAB Datuk Seri Adenan Satem, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry Sarawak.

2004

PPKS’s 10th Anniversary Ceremony.

2005

1)The establishment of PPKS SAVTI.
2) Launching Ceremony of “Workforce Technical Transformation Programme (WTTP) and Industrial Skills Enhancement Programme (INSEP).
3) Rebranding of PPKS Technology College to International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS).

2006

1) HRD Conference hosting, themed: “Achieving the Needs of the Next Generation Workforce: Connecting Education and Training to Careers”.
2)Rebranding ceremony of PPKS Technology College to International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS), officiated by YB Tan Sri Datuk Amar George Chan Hong Nam, the Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak representing YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, the Chief Minister of Sarawak.

2007

The official opening ceremony for PPKS Miri Branch, officiated by YB Tan Sri Chan Hong Nam, representing YAB Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud.

2008

The hosting of the 3rd Asia Pacific Technical HRD Conference & Career Expo 2008.

2009

The establishment of Automotive & Welding Institute of Sarawak (AWISAR).

2010

1) The establishment of PPKS Mukah branch.
2) The launching ceremony of AWISAR, officiated by YAB Pehin Sri Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak.

2011

Hosting of the National HRD Technical Conference, themed: “Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET): Skilling the Nation’s Future”.

2013

The establishment of Sarawak Electrical Industry Training Institute (SEITI Sdn. Bhd.).

2014

1) Hosting of Malaysia International Technical Human Resource Development & 9th Asian Academic Society for Vocational Education and Training (AASVET) Conference.
2) PPKS 20th anniversary ceremony.

2015

1) Private Vocational College Institute (ILKS) PPKS ILMU starts operating.
2) The award winner for 2015 Human Resource Development Award (Training Provider Category) by the Malaysia’s Minister of Human Resource.
3) The hosting of World TVET Conference 2015 with the collaboration of International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) and the Government of Sarawak.

2017

Industry Revolution 4.0 Centre of Excellence in Technology (CoET) with the collaboration of KnowledgeCom.

2019

1) 50 students completed their studies in Malaysian Vocational Diploma (Electric Power Generation).
2) The hosting of TVET Symposium 2019 with the collaboration of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research of Sarawak (MESTR).
3) Sarawak Skill’s 25th anniversary ceremony / The new rebranding of PPKS to Sarawak Skills.
4) The award winner for Sarawak Business Federation (BSF) Recognition Award, The Chief Minister’s Industry Excellence Award (CMIEA)

2021

1) The gold award recipient for the “Annual Quality Environment Challenge (AQEC)” 2021 competition – i-CATS University College.
2) The launching ceremony of i-CATS University College on 8th March 2021.
3) Sarawak Skills Industry Luncheon Talk on 2nd December 2021.

2022

1) Award recipient of Contribution to HR Community Award 2022 (Part of Asia HRD Awards 2022).
2) Award recipient of Malaysia Education& TVET Awards 2022: Best TVET Training Provider (Industrial Training).

2023

1) The hosting of 3rd BIMP – EAGA TVET Conference 2023.
2) The award recipient of The BrandLaureate SMEs BestBrands Award 2023: i-CATS University College in the category of “Best choice Education: Technical Skills Excellence”.

2024

1) Automotive and Welding Institute of Sarawak (AWISAR) receives the rating of 5 star on the Programme of Automotive and Welding.
2) Soft launching ceremony of Sarawak Skills Sri Aman, officiated by YB Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee inn, the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Sarawak (MEITD).
3) Sarawak Skills 30th anniversary ceremony.
4) The hosting of the 4th BIMP – EAGA TVET CONFERENCE 2024.

2025

1) Award recipient for “Impactful Brands” during the recognition night of “Sarawak Iconic Businesses”.
2) The hosting of Green Mobility Innovation Summit

2026

1) The most 5-Star awards recipient for TVET Programmes awarded by Department of Skills Development Malaysia (JPK).
2) ASEAN Human Resource Leadership Award received by Mr. Hallman bin Sabri Executive Director of Sarawak Skills.