The new MOU will introduce more internships and industry collaborations in addition to current programs
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 May 2024 – NCS and the Institute of Technology Education (ITE) today announced that ITE students and graduates will have more avenues to start exciting careers in technology. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed for the purpose of The ceremony was attended by Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Communications and Information, as the guest of honor.
NCS Gov+ CEO Sam Liew (left), Ministry of Communications and Information Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How (centre), ITE CEO Low Khah Gek (right)
The MoU will see NCS offer more internships and industry engagement opportunities for in-house ITE students. This new partnership is part of NCS' broader commitment to providing Nitec/Higher Nitec, diploma and degree students with internship and industry exchange opportunities.
ITE students selected for internships will work closely with our field support and customer service teams, building skills and experience for IT-related career opportunities even before graduation. Students who demonstrate high ability can also qualify for the Ignite Work Study His program, designed specifically for Nitec/Higher Nitec graduates, while working as a full-time His NCS employee, without the obligation of a deposit. You can take a fully sponsored diploma course at .
NCS Gov+ CEO Sam Liew said: “NCS is committed to providing multiple avenues for all local talent to seize rewarding career opportunities, especially in the exciting technology industry. In doing so, we are supporting the growth of a strong local talent pool.” We provide the technology talent needed for Singapore's digital economy in a purposeful way with the right skill sets and the right experience to help them grow and realize their aspirations. ”
Low Khah Gek, CEO of the Institute of Technical Education, said: “Our combined efforts will help students apply the theory they learn in the classroom to real-world, concrete tasks in the workplace. “We're closing the loop for students.” Gain rich learning and understanding of the vast job and career opportunities available in the new digital and technology-driven economy. ”
NCS and ITE also plan to further expand their partnership to enhance skills training and development for electronics and information and communication technology students, including co-designing industry-relevant curricula for learning and development programs. doing.
As a homegrown technology leader in the Asia-Pacific region, NCS has been a strong advocate of local talent development. The partnership with ITE is the company's latest effort to work closely with governments, businesses and educational institutions to expand its pipeline of future-ready technology talent.
In addition to creating opportunities for internships and industry collaborations, NCS fully sponsors course fees for students in Ignite, Fusion, and Nucleus work-study programs with no deposit required.
A combination of initiatives will create 80,000 good-paying jobs for more local talent in sectors such as software and telecommunications by 2025, as shown in the updated Information and Communications Industry Transformation Map. will be able to be obtained.[1]
The expanded talent pipeline will support NCS' expansion across Asia Pacific to meet the region's digital transformation needs and opportunities in emerging and high-demand technology areas.
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About NCS
NCS, a subsidiary of Singtel Group, is a leading technology services company based in Asia Pacific, partnering with governments and businesses to advance communities through technology. NCS combines the experience and expertise of a 13,000-strong team across 58 disciplines to deliver differentiated end-to-end solutions with NEXT capabilities in digital, data, cloud, and platforms and core products in applications and infrastructure. Provide end technology services to clients. , Engineering, Cybersecurity. NCS also believes in building a strong partner ecosystem with major technology players, research institutes, and startups to support open innovation and co-creation. For more information, please visit ncs.co.
About the Institute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) was established in 1992 as a higher education institution under the Ministry of Education. ITE is a leading provider of career and technical education and a leading developer of national skills certifications and standards, advancing skills for Singapore's future economy. It offers three major programs – (1) Pre-employment training for post-secondary youth, (2) Continuing education and training for adult learners, and (3) Workplace with employers. Study and Work Study Program. Based on the “One ITE System, Three Colleges” governance model, ITE has three colleges: ITE College Central, ITE College East, and ITE College West. For more information, please visit our website https://www.ite.edu.sg.
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