Proposal to launch scheme integrating work and study

26 Aug 2014

Business Times, 26 Aug 2014 - As part of the plan to invest further in the polytechnics and the ITE to strengthen their model of applied education, the government announced on Monday that polytechnics will, from 2015, start a pilot scheme to enhance internships in selected sectors such as early childhood education and hotel operations and management. The Education Ministry will also work with polytechnics and ITE to identify "lead institutions" for key industry sectors, starting with Singapore Polytechnic for food technology, Ngee Ann Polytechnic for marine and offshore engineering and Republic Polytechnic for logistics. In a related article, the importance of helping young people secure a place in the industry to practice their skills is mentioned. Mark Hall, VP and country manager of Kelly Services Singapore, mentioned a recent tie-up with Temasek Polytechnic where it runs a career centre to invigorate studies with work experience.