Adult learning

Up to 700,000 volunteer opportunities for seniors to help seniors; stipend provided

The National Celebration of Seniors 2026 at the HDB Hub Atrium on Oct 30.

These mid-career workers are back in class to learn AI. Is it paying off?

Many attendees at Vertical Institute’s AI workshops are mid-career professionals.

SIT launches new school for working adults to upgrade skills, switch careers

More than 3,200 students will graduate from SIT in 2026, marking the university’s largest graduating cohort to date.

AI adoption is just half the battle. Is it improving workers’ capabilities?

Over-reliance on AI could make it harder for us to solve increasingly complex problems, says the writer.

We have the world’s best students. Why not the world’s best workers?

Singapore needs to be able to assess and recognise skills acquired on the job, says the writer.

No lesson slots at driving school? Try Bukit Batok centre at weekend but be prepared to pay more

Learners can join the queue to book a practical lesson slot at Bukit Batok Driving Centre during one of the weekend time blocks for an additional surcharge of $45.

Why AI summaries pose a danger to learning

When an AI answers your search query in three seconds, the window closes before curiosity can deepen.

He started as a guard at 75. Now 80, he is chasing a second diploma in legal studies

Anthony Png, 80, on his scooter at Temasek Polytechnic, where he is pursuing his second diploma.

No to retirement, yes to higher education: Why some seniors are going back to school

Librarian Mohaini Ibrahim, 70, is currently pursuing a Specialist Diploma in Applied Psychology (Behavioural Insights) at Temasek Polytechnic.

Forum: Pathways available for experienced practitioners to contribute to adult learning

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