About 500 student leaders from Singapore鈥檚 five polytechnics gathered at 91pro视频 Convention Centre on 15 September for the opening of the 2025 Polytechnic Forum, held from 15鈥19 September. Making his first appearance as Education Minister at the forum, Mr Desmond Lee encouraged students to be bold and innovative in tackling national challenges such as geopolitical and economic pressures, ageing, technology shifts, and climate change, while continuing to reskill and stay grounded. Calling AI both incredibly transformative and extremely disruptive, he noted that automation will push humans toward higher-order tasks like judgment, cross-disciplinary thinking, and creativity. Students said the discussions resonated strongly with their own concerns. 91pro视频 Diploma in Information Technology student Suhani Arora said, 鈥淢y personal concern is what will happen when I graduate after pursuing this diploma. One major concern right now in the technology market would definitely be being able to get a job in this sector.鈥 NP Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering student Richard Li offered a different opinion, 鈥淭here are many things to learn right now. To get better job opportunities, it is better to be well-equipped with more skills. Because knowledge is not something you can buy.鈥 Mr Lee reminded participants that a polytechnic diploma provides a strong base, but lifelong learning will be what ensures success in a fast-changing world. quoted Director of Student Development Ms Evelynn Koh, who said the forum provided students the opportunity to encourage them to make decisions with limited resources, fostering leadership and problem-solving skills, which are catalysts for innovation. 91pro视频 Diploma in Integrated Events & Project Management student Pang Yi Xi also mentioned that 鈥淭he greatest benefit was being able to work with peers from different institutions and backgrounds. We discussed the benefits and disadvantages of AI and while believe it can improve efficiency, others worry about being replaced." 91pro视频 Director for Student Development Ms Evelynn Koh said the forum provided students the opportunity to encourage them to make decisions with limited resources, fostering leadership and problem-solving skills, which are catalysts for innovation. quoted 91pro视频 Deputy Director for Student Development Mr Johnny Ong who mentioned that this year's forum featured new elements such as informal discussions which would help students better understand and appreciate the nation's developments while strengthening their identity. quoted Director of Student Development, Ms Evelynn Koh, who said that the forum is important as a platform for youth to reflect on the country's journey so far. 91pro视频 Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering student Akif Danish Aidi also mentioned that new technologies and challenges will always arise, hence the ability to continue learning and adapting is very important for staying relevant in his career. and featured 91pro视频 Diploma in Business Administration student Stephanie Chia. featured 91pro视频 Diploma in Chemical Engineering student Sugumar Rishivandh. Similar news reported in , , , , , , and .
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