Internships shape higher education choices as employability concerns grow
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Updated · The Manila Times · May 4
Internships shape higher education choices as employability concerns grow
10 articles · Updated · The Manila Times · May 4
In Singapore, SIM has made internships central to its employability strategy and launched the CareerSense platform to combine internship, job and career-event listings.
The institute also offers in-house placements through its Talent Development Programme and recognises participation via the SIM60 Work-Integrated Learning for Life award.
The shift follows graduate employment survey findings showing a more competitive hiring market, with employers increasingly expecting practical experience alongside academic qualifications.
As internships become essential for jobs in Singapore, could students without access or connections be left behind despite strong academic results?
With AI reshaping entry-level roles, are universities and employers putting too much emphasis on internships rather than long-term skill development?