SINGAPORE – College students in a number of universities and polytechnics right here can stay up for new curriculum content material associated to rising applied sciences, comparable to cloud computing, within the subsequent few years.
Singapore Administration College, Singapore Institute of Know-how, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and tech big Dell Applied sciences are collaborating on the brand new studying content material.
A memorandum of understanding to boost the pre-employment coaching curriculum was signed by representatives of the organisations on Friday (Dec 3).
The brand new programme seeks to equip college students throughout the 4 instructional institutes with vital expertise linked to new and rising applied sciences, comparable to cloud computing, the Web of Issues and digital cities administration.
It additionally goals to construct and appeal to a strong expertise pipeline for the native data and communications expertise sector, in response to an announcement issued by Dell on Friday.
Beneath the partnership, new content material will probably be developed for curriculum modules, and specialist diploma and diploma programs.
Dell stated: “Past curriculum design, college students can profit from Dell business specialists’ insights, and mentorship can even be supplied to college students as they navigate final-year tasks and business attachments.”
They can even have entry to self-guided e-learning programs through Dell’s digital studying platform.
These programs present college students with sensible tech information and expertise which can be in demand by the data and communications expertise sector.
For now, Dell and the tutorial institutes search to boost the curriculum of greater than 5,000 college students – principally in IT programs – through the brand new programme within the subsequent two years.
However there are plans to assessment the programme after that, and even broaden it.
Growth of the brand new curriculum has already begun, with the content material finalised for a few of the modules supplied by the tutorial institutes.
Dell stated the brand new programme comes below its Digital Future – Made in Singapore initiative, which goals to fast-track the adoption of future-ready digital options and drive improvements in Singapore for companions and clients globally to be future-ready.
In his speech on Friday, Mr Amit Midha, Dell’s president for the Asia-Pacific and Japan and International Digital Cities, stated: “Whereas expertise stays vital and central, and can proceed to advance, we should do not forget that it’s our expertise that sits on the coronary heart of digital innovation.
“The important thing foundational block is guaranteeing that we have now the appropriate talent set and coaching in place to form a workforce that leads the way in which in innovation and accelerates progress.”
Minister of State for Communications and Data Tan Kiat How, who was current at Friday’s MOU signing on the Dell Government Briefing and Resolution Centre at Changi Enterprise Park, stated the expertise area is growing very quickly, disrupting enterprise fashions, creating new jobs roles, and creating new, thrilling alternatives.
“And to grab these alternatives in a digital financial system, we must be nimble,” added Mr Tan, who can also be Minister of State for Nationwide Growth.
“However importantly, we have to have a robust partnership between the business and our institutes of upper studying – each for pre-employment coaching and for persevering with schooling coaching.”
