The State of Vocational Education in Singapore [2022 Research Report]

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Over the past years, the vocational education sector in Singapore has faced considerable challenges and has had to find ways to not only survive but also adapt to future learning models. In order to examine these challenges and offer solutions, Instructure has released the "2022 State of Vocational Education Report". This report delves into the issues in detail and provides guidance on how educational institutions can chart a course toward the future. The report underscores the importance of vocational education in building the necessary skills Singapore requires for success.

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This research study conducted by Instructure looks at the state of vocational education in Singapore. The study gathered information from 107 respondents working in vocational education institutions in Singapore, including administrators, owners, instructors, and trainers. The study explores how:

  • The vocational education sector in Singapore has been utilising online and hybrid learning models due to the pandemic, which has become an integral part of their offering and they plan to continue it in the future.
  • Institutions are adapting to the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the fastest inflation rate in 14 years by leveraging their adaptability muscles.
  • Second Minister for Education Dr Maliki Osman discussed ongoing programs to better support students and graduates from the polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education (ITE), ensuring they have the relevant skills to thrive in the future economy.
  • Minister of Manpower Dr Tan See Leng gave a speech about ways they’re helping ITE and polytechnic graduates to enter good quality, in-demand jobs, which includes regularly reviewing their curricula to ensure industry relevance and working closely with employers to provide quality internships.
  • Instructure’s 2022 State of Vocational Education in Singapore Report provides insights on how institutions can navigate a path to the future, playing a key role in the future of Singapore’s economy.