Appeal of poly route growing for students
Polytechnics offer many programmes that widen the career and further education options for students
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To help aspiring entrepreneurs, Ngee Ann Polytechnic has a state-of-the-art space for students (seen in this 2008 file photo) to build 3D prototypes of products.
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Q: My son is insisting on taking the polytechnic route, although he is strong academically and will likely qualify for a top junior college (JC). He wants to apply for a poly via the early admissions exercise and is hoping to get into an IT software programming course or cyber security programme. I worry that the poly route is a narrow path that will limit his career and further education options.
A: With a better understanding of their study and career aspirations, more O-level school leavers like your son are taking the polytechnic route.
