SINGAPORE – About 25,000 students graduated from polytechnics in 2024, from full-time and part-time diploma courses.The number of graduates in this age group has remained consistent over the past few years, MOE added.
However, she found that having O levels as her highest educational qualification limited the jobs in childhood education that she could do.In May, Madam Lee graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in business administration, specialising in administration and management. She recalled her very first online class, where she struggled with the technicalities of using a computer, which she found daunting.
“It’s quite challenging to take that first step, but once I got over all my ‘what ifs’, learning became enjoyable for me,” she added.Inspired by his daughter After more than two years, he graduated with a diploma in engineering, specialising in rapid transport technology. Mr Nazri said the knowledge and skill sets he obtained have helped him understand the industry more, and he is eager to continue exploring areas like data analytics.