1. Improving Productivity thru Collaborative Partnerships Dr Valdew Singh

3. Kept pace with developments in technology and rapid changes in Singapore’s economic landscape

4. Percentage of Primary 1 cohort admitted to Polytechnics increased from 5% in 1980 to 40% today

5. Focused on preparing manpower for industry

6. Application and Development-Oriented Training

7. Typically, broad-based foundation in first 2 years followed by specialisation in final year

8. Industry-Attachment Programme for Students (local or overseas)

9. Close Collaboration with Industry

10. Industry inputs via Board & Advisory Committees

11. Joint Projects/Applied Research Efforts

13. Major Fields of Study Engineering IT & InfoComm Built Environment Business & Finance Chemical & Life Sciences Health Sciences Media Design Maritime Studies Humanities

14. Polytechnic Focus Areas Education & Training Industry Collaboration & Partnership Capability development

17. Polytechnics' Expertise