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The government's plan, which was initiated in 2002, is to make Singapore a "Global Schoolhouse", attracting revenue-generating international students. [22] [23] [24] In 2002, the education sector accounted for 3.6% of Singapore's economy. The government's aim was to grow this sector to 5% of Singapore's economy over the subsequent decade. [22]
Prior to entering politics, she is a full-time special needs volunteer after working in the private sector for two decades. She became the president of the Autism Resource Centre and co-founded Pathlight School. As an MP, she has focused on developing programmes for disabled people and special needs communities in Singapore.
The Queen's Scholarship was initiated by Cecil Clementi Smith, Governor of the Straits Settlements. It was awarded to the best performing student of the year by a special selection board. The Queen's Scholarship was abolished in 1959 and replaced by the Singapore State Scholarship when Singapore gained self-governance.
International Nature Loving Association (Singapore), 14.9.2009; iPaLs; Islamic Theological Association of Singapore (Pertapis) Istavin Dynamics; Jenaris Home@Pelangi Village; Jewish Welfare Board; Jia Ying Community Services Society; Joy Centre; Joy Place - Centre for Children w/Special Needs; Ju Eng Welfare Association; Junior Chamber of Singapore
The Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), founded in 1956, is the oldest non-profit vocational university for lifelong learning in Singapore. [1] It offers a variety of degree programs such as business management, engineering , fashion design , nursing, mass communications , psychology and hospitality management .
Launched in 2000 by then Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the vision behind YEP was for Singapore youths to become active and responsible world citizens, and to inspire them through meaningful overseas community service to make a difference to the lives of others, at home and abroad. [11] YEP at SIF concluded on 31 October 2005.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a public research university in Singapore.Founded in 1981, it is also the second oldest autonomous university in the country.. The university is organised across numerous colleges and schools, including the College of Engineering, College of Science, Nanyang Business School, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, College of Humanities, Arts and Social ...
The PTA organises classroom holiday parties, field trip chaperones, and special community events such as the Open House Ice Cream Social, the International Fair, and informative parent coffees. Volunteers also run the on-campus uniform store. Funds raised by the PTA support visiting authors and artists, library acquisitions, and scholarships. [61]