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Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
New mentoring programme encourages more ITE students to pursue Work-Study diplomas
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary speaking at the launch of the mentoring initiative for the work-study diploma programme at ITE East College on Aug 12. SINGAPORE – Students at the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will now be able to receive guidance from mentors, in efforts to encourage more Higher Nitec students to pursue a Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) after graduation. Funded by non-profit Quantedge Foundation Singapore for five years, JumpStart, ITE's first mentoring initiative for its WSDip programme, will be done in collaboration with youth organisation The Astronauts Collective. Calling the timing of this partnership significant, Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary said that career mentoring comes at a crucial time in an uncertain economic climate. 'Rising trade tensions and technological shifts are reshaping jobs, industries and the nature of work,' he said. He was speaking to 300 ITE students at the signing of the memorandum of understanding between ITE and the two partner organisations at the WorldX event – an annual career exploration festival for ITE students – at ITE College East on Aug 12. Dr Janil, who is also Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, said the increasing challenge of securing jobs that meets students' expectations may cause anxiety, but the Education Ministry is 'closely monitoring the employment situation'. Students can enter the six-month mentorship programme at three points – during their internship in the final year of their Higher Nitec course, the application period for the WSDip programme or the first year of their WSDip course. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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There will be a minimum of six mentoring sessions throughout the programme. An ITE spokeswoman said the programme has supported over 150 students across the three ITE colleges since it began in March 2025, and aims to support 100 more by the end of 2025. ITE's chief executive, Ms Low Khah Gek, said ITE hopes to expand the number of mentees each year, to support their target of an intake of 2,000 WSDip students by 2030. 'This is a significant increase of 400, compared to this year's intake of 1,600,' she said. The ITE spokeswoman said its first mentorship programme is targeted at WSDip trainees to jump-start the process of students gaining meaningful employment and skills upgrading via the WSDip programme. (From left) CEO of Quantedge Foundation Xie Yao Quan, Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary, CEO of ITE Low Khah Gek, Chairman of ITE Andrew Chong, and the executive directors of The Astronauts Collective Wong Yi Fong and Marvin Kang during the MOU Signing between ITE, Quantedge Foundation and The Astronauts Collective. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO She added that with positive employment outcomes for WSDip graduates in terms of starting salaries and full-time employment rate, the ITE hopes to encourage more ITE graduates to pursue this progression pathway. Dr Janil said that with the median starting salary for ITE WSDip graduates being comparable to those of full-time Polytechnic diploma graduates, more students should have access to the WSDip programme. He added that mentoring is crucial to help students discover their interests and equip them with the confidence and skills needed to better transition into work. 'Having someone who can share their experience, provide practical advice and offer encouragement can make a significant difference in helping our youth make informed decisions about their education and their career path,' he said. Mr Muhammad Zulfaqar Muhammad Rizal, 21, joined the mentoring programme on the first day of his WSDip course in Facilities Management at ITE College West in April 2025. He will graduate in April 2028. Muhammad Zulfaqar Muhammad Rizal, 21, at ITE East College on Aug 12. He has met his mentor at least five times to discuss the challenges he has faced. PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO He has since met his mentor, Miss Goh Ying Xuan, 28, at least five times to discuss the challenges he has faced during the programme and how to overcome them. Miss Goh, a former ITE student and polytechnic graduate, is currently pursuing a degree in Project and Facilities Management at the National University of Singapore under a scholarship from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Mr Zulfaqar said Miss Goh was able to use her own experiences working in facilities management during her five-year stint as a public servant to advise him on how to overcome challenging situations at work. 'There are times when I have to speak to clients, like tenants and contractors on-site. And some of them can be hard to handle. She told me not to take it personally as they come and go,' he said. He said that during their discussions, which can last between one and three hours over a meal, Miss Goh taught him how to speak and interact with others more confidently. Apart from discussing workplace scenarios, she also checks on his well-being and imparts other skills like time management. 'Although I'm in school, I'm actually at work. So she taught me how to differentiate between the two and manage my time better by focusing on one thing, instead of letting work and school interfere with each other.' He noted that having a mentor was especially beneficial in building his confidence to enter the workforce, as he had never experienced what it was like to work before starting the WSDip programme. 'A mentor can help emotionally and in hard times... especially to teach how to handle stuff that we don't usually experience when we are in school. '
Zawya
a day ago
- Health
- Zawya
Dubai to ignite global digital health transformation with AI at the forefront at WHX Tech 2025
Healthcare delivery to be redefined at WHX Tech, a three-day event driving AI adoption and bringing together 200+ experts and 300 brands to spark conversation and make real-world impact With high-profile speakers and a range of diverse sessions, World X stage to unveil next-gen AI platforms designed for clinical trials, behavioural health, and patient engagement Dubai, UAE: The global digital health spotlight will shine on Dubai when WHX Tech 2025, the launch edition of Informa Markets' premier digital health event, runs at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 8–10 September with a bold focus on artificial intelligence, women-led innovation, and real-world solutions. In partnership with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the gathering is focused on redefining how healthcare is delivered and experienced. Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Dubai Health, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Emirates Health Services (EHS), and NABIDH, WHX Tech will bring together more than 200 speakers, 300 brands, and 5,000 healthcare leaders from more than 30 countries to spark the partnerships and policy shifts needed to move innovation from theory to practice. World X Stage: Where Ideas Become Action At the heart of WHX Tech is the World X stage, a vibrant platform highlighting women leaders, generative AI breakthroughs, and case studies of technologies already reshaping care. Hospital systems are integrating AI to enhance safety and streamline workflows, while startups are reimagining patient engagement, the stage is designed to move beyond theory into actionable change. Tatyana Kanzaveli, Founder & CEO of Open Health Network, a company revolutionising healthcare through generative AI, whose work has been recognised by the White House, Forbes, and the United Nations, will speak at World X, discussing Generative AI in healthcare and the barriers preventing it from moving beyond conversational chat bots. From accelerating drug discovery pipelines to supporting clinical decision-making and enabling personalised care delivery, the session will explore the growing impact of Gen-AI across the healthcare value chain. 'Rather than come in to patch a broken system, AI is here to reprogram it,' said Kanzaveli. 'At WHX Tech, I will show how we are breaking barriers with platforms such as TrialSphere for AI-powered clinical trials and TAMI, our generative AI solution for scalable behavioural health. WHX Tech is where the pitching of ideas stops, and we finally start rewriting the future of healthcare.' Women Leading the Digital Health Agenda The event's focus on women in digital health is reflected in high-profile sessions featuring Dr. Rashmi Rao, Chief Product Officer at Philips, on the unwritten rules of health innovation and investment, and Meghan Huffman, Vice President of Digital Health at Novant Health, who will join discussions on adoption, real-world applications of digital health tech, and the future of the sector. Huffman, considered one of the most influential women in healthcare, will also participate in a panel entitled 'Envisioning Healthcare in 2050', exploring AI integration, patient-centric models, and the impact of tech on health systems. 'Getting the innovative ideas and technology in place is often the easy part,' said Huffman. 'The real work is making digital health usable, trusted, and embedded in the fabric of care delivery. WHX Tech offers a rare opportunity to connect with global leaders who are turning vision into operational reality.' AI and Adoption: Driving Systemic Change With generative AI and interoperability dominating the agenda, WHX Tech 2025 is uniquely positioned to foster the public-private partnerships that drive sustainable adoption. Live hospital simulations, the US$50,000 WHX Tech Xcelerate Startup Competition, and curated investor matchmaking sessions will accelerate solutions from concept to implementation. 'WHX Tech is designed to inspire action,' said Peter Hall, President – Middle East, India, Türkiye & Africa, Informa Markets. 'From our government partnerships to the global speaker lineup, every element is geared toward solutions that improve care today and for tomorrow. As the event's September launch nears, WHX Tech promises to be a launchpad for a new era of healthcare, powered by AI, equity, and collaboration, and anchoring Dubai's position as a global innovation hub.' Arab Health Legacy Powers the Launch of WHX Tech WHX Tech is the latest evolution of Informa Markets' 50-year healthcare legacy in the region, moving the industry's delivery needle beyond the well-established Arab Health, now known as WHX Dubai. 'Arab Health was the Middle East's premier healthcare platform for decades,' Hall added. 'WHX Tech represents the next era – a truly global meeting of minds where healthcare leaders and technologists unite to drive transformation. With Dubai as the gateway between East and West, we are bringing solutions to rethink care delivery, management, and patient experience at scale.' About Informa Markets: Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. 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Web Release
20-07-2025
- Health
- Web Release
WHX Tech to Lead the Way for Digital Health's Next Frontier
WHX Tech to Lead the Way for Digital Health's Next Frontier A new era of digital healthcare dialogue will ignite in Dubai when WHX Tech, Informa Markets' highly anticipated, three-day next-generation healthcare event, opens on September 8 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Built around a curated content agenda shaped by an elite Advisory Board of global digital health leaders, WHX Tech is designed to spark actionable conversations, address systemic challenges, and propel real-world change. WHX Tech's programme brings together more than 200 speakers across three transformative stages: World X, Xcelerate and Future X with a shared focus on turning big ideas into breakthrough impact. World X is at the centre of the event and is dedicated to global adoption case studies, regulatory foresight, and highlighting future-ready solutions. Among those leading the dialogue are WHX Tech Advisory Board members including Dr. Sam Shah, Director of the Office of Healthcare Data Management at Saudi Arabia's NEOM, Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President at Frost & Sullivan, Dr. Myriam Fernandez, Head of Health Innovation at Amazon Web Services, Dr. James Mault, CEO at BioIntelliSense, Dr. Tamara Sunbul, Digital Health Transformation & Innovation Strategic Advisor and Dr. David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer & VP of Healthcare at Microsoft. Dr. Shah will bring his vast experience of working with the UK's NHS, global regulatory bodies, and NEOM, to the World X stage, positioning him as a leading voice on responsible digital health innovation. 'The most powerful force in healthcare today is Generative AI. It is changing how people manage and relate to their health. What's needed now is global dialogue on standards, data governance, and sustainable implementation, and WHX Tech provides the ideal platform for that,' said Dr. Shah. 'WHX Tech spans borders and sectors, enabling collaboration across systems. At World X, we'll explore how global policies from Dubai's public health legislation to NEOM's digital-first model are setting the stage for proactive, preventive care powered by accessible data and trusted governance.' Data-Driven Healthcare: From Insight to Action Reenita Das will also take to the World X stage to address the sweeping shift toward data-led wellness. 'Data is the new deity in healthcare. It will enable the leap from reactive 'sickcare' to a truly predictive, personalised model of continuous wellbeing,' said Das, whose research at Frost & Sullivan and advocacy for FemTech have made her one of the most influential figures in global healthcare transformation. Yet Das warns against assuming technology alone will solve the system's problems. 'Technology only works when it fits into the everyday workflows of real people. Our studies show that nearly half of healthcare workers struggle to understand the tools meant to empower them. At WHX Tech, we're championing inclusive design, digital literacy, and public-private collaboration to build trust and scale adoption. 'World X is not just about showcasing ideas, it's about turning them into action, informed by lived experience and driven by those on the frontlines of care.' From Dialogue to Delivery: WHX Tech's Practical Focus WHX Tech is uniquely structured to drive implementation. Powered by strategic partner HIMSS and hosted in Dubai, fast emerging as the world's most dynamic health innovation hub, the event offers an immersive format with live demonstrations and hospital simulations, curated start-up showcases and investor matchmaking, and a US$ 50,000 prize for the region's largest health start-up competition. But the content agenda remains its heartbeat. 'WHX Tech is designed to tackle the most urgent questions facing global healthcare,' said Solenne Singer, Senior Vice President, Informa Markets. 'We've worked closely with our Advisory Board to ensure content reflects the sector's real needs from governance and interoperability to trust, equity, and adoption. The event will move the needle past theoretical discussion and into practical health solutions, more than a sector-specific conference.' 'The healthcare industry doesn't need more buzzwords, it needs platforms where clinicians, technologists, policymakers, and disruptors can have frank, focused dialogue about what actually works,' said Singer. 'That's what World X is designed for. And that's why WHX Tech matters.' With over 300 brands and more than 5,000 attendees expected, WHX Tech is the global convening point for the digital health ecosystem. 'What sets WHX Tech apart is its commitment to content that moves beyond hype—designed by experts, grounded in need, and built to drive transformation,' added Singer. For more information and to register interest in attending or exhibiting, visit:
