Veritas University College & SIM Education Signs MOA
Paving Way for Skilled & Qualified Early Childhood Professionals
On 18th May 2023, Veritas University College (VUC) and SIM Education Group signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to establish a comprehensive and effective training programme, specifically focusing on students interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education.
This partnership will feature a Work-Based Learning Project, whereby aspiring educators will have the opportunity to gain practical work experience and access professional development opportunities.
VUC and SIM Education Group are committed to grooming Early Childhood educators, who will be key in playing a significant role in the initial development of young learners. This smart collaboration between two names synonym to quality education, is also set to pave the way for more skilled and qualified professionals who will be equipped with the right foundation in core concepts of Early Childhood.
SIM Education Group’s CEO, Winston Yeoh affirmed,
“It is vital to provide quality and comprehensive education and childcare services, in a safe and conducive environment. This collaboration hopes to encourage SPM and school-leavers to pursue this field of study as it is crucial to build a pool of pre-school teachers who will use creative and effective teaching techniques to improve a child’s performance and development and educate every child to contribute to the society/community."
Azura Abrasid, VUC’s Head of Early Childhood Education programmes said,
“This collaboration will benefit the early childhood sector with more passionate and well-trained pre-school educators, who will play a vital role in shaping the next generation.”
Networking with industry is important for aspiring educators, as this will enable them to bring relevance to the classroom. This partnership also serves as a platform to connect the employability of aspiring educators to future employers.
According to Vice Chancellor of VUC, Dr Irene Tan,
“VUC aims to be a leader in Early Childhood Education by providing quality education, assisting the talent management of the industry, paving way for a richer and more rewarding experience. With VUC’s expertise and SIM Education Group’s experiential knowledge, we will be able to equip our educators with the right knowledge and skills, helping our government drive its mission to empower pre-school teachers.”
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