The document discusses how polytechnic education in Singapore has improved productivity through collaborative partnerships with industry. It notes that polytechnics have kept pace with technological changes and economic shifts in Singapore by increasing enrollment and focusing on industry-relevant training. This includes broad-based education, industry attachments, joint research projects, and staff development in close collaboration with industry partners to meet workforce needs. The major fields of study offered across the six polytechnics are also listed.

1. Improving Productivity thru Collaborative PartnershipsDr Valdew Singh

2. Polytechnic EducationServe as backbone of Singapore’s industrialisation programme

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

12. Staff / Capability DevelopmentRepublic PolySingapore PolyTemasek PolyNanyang PolyNgee Ann PolyAwardsPET Diploma [3 yrs FT]CET Advanced Diploma [2 yrs PT] Specialist Diploma [1 Yr PT] Diploma [4 Yrs PT] Certificate [Variable] Short Courses [Variable]Current Total Enrolment ~72,000

13. Major Fields of StudyEngineeringIT & InfoCommBuilt EnvironmentBusiness & FinanceChemical & Life SciencesHealth SciencesMediaDesignMaritime StudiesHumanities

14. Polytechnic Focus AreasEducation & TrainingIndustry Collaboration & PartnershipCapability development

16. Poly Industry EngagementPolys’ industry services departmentsCenters of Innovation (COIs) COI-MOT@NP; COI-EWT@NP; FIRC@SP; COIE@NYPGET-Up Programme Scheduled to launch early 2011Supporting SMEs

17. Polytechnics' Expertise