The collaboration between SIAEC and the IHLs will involve close collaboration in curating industry-relevant training curricula, facilitating structured internships and industry attachments, increasing job placement opportunities, and participating in interdisciplinary projects and research with IHL students and academic staff. This initiative builds upon SIAEC's existing programs that promote lifelong learning and secure a consistent stream of talented individuals.
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) (SGX:S59
) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with seven institutes of higher learning (IHL) with the aim of establishing a range of skilled professionals, promoting lifelong learning opportunities for SIAEC’s workforce, and facilitating bilateral knowledge exchange between industry and academia.
The IHLs who will be signing the MOU are the Institute of Technical Education, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, and Singapore Institute of Technology. Minister for Education, Chan Chun Sing, will be witnessing the signing ceremony later on March 22.
