25 January 2021
Education Minister Lawrence Wong has said as that the Government is encouraging Singaporeans to keep learning and upgrading their skills throughout their life, planning for university places based on the cohort participation rate of 40 per cent becomes less relevant.
He says that those aspiring for a degree need not take the traditional four-year route but consider other routes including alternating between work and study.
He said, “We have been talking about SkillsFuture and lifelong learning. So, there’s no need to front-load four years of education before you go out to work. You can have a chance to get a university degree or further education any time through your working life.”
The government will support individuals who want to acquire new skills. But we must ensure that the skills they acquire are relevant to the industry, help them maximise their potential and secure better jobs, better careers.