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Why polytechnics continue to draw in over 20,000 students a year
From the variety of courses they offer to the options they open up, polytechnics are in tune with the students and employers of today.
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Diverse and flexible course offerings, industry relevance and mindset changes are among the reasons for the healthy demand for polytechnics.
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In 2017, when the Ministry of Education announced the merger of some junior colleges (JCs) because of declining birth cohorts, some wondered if the same fate awaited polytechnics.
At that time, the polytechnics were taking in about 20,000 students a year and the five institutions located in different parts of the island were known for their sprawling campuses and state-of-the-art facilities.
