Ingenuity galore at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Career Fairs hosted
Innovation and the spirit of creativity are alive and well. Therefore energy should be harnessed to be used for creative purposes.
This was the underlying message of the presenters yesterday when the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), and the unit responsible for Secondary School Competency Certificate Programme (SCCP) hosted two fairs at the Arthur Chung Convention Center.
SCCP to be introduced in 16 more schools from September
The Education Ministry in a move to stem school drop-outs and ensure secondary school students are adequately prepared for the world of work, will be implementing the Secondary Competency Certificate Programme (SCCP) in 16 more schools from September.
The programme taught in Grade Nine is currently offered in 35 secondary schools and 10 practical instructional centres.
The Secondary Competency Certificate Programme (SCCP)
What is the SCCP programme about?
The Secondary Competency Certificate Programme (SCCP) seeks to improve students' attendance, reduce school dropouts, shore-up equity and enhance quality and relevance in the area of technical and vocational education at the Grade 9 and Grade 10 levels.
The competency-based modularized programme is designed with strong emphasis being placed on what students can do in the workplace after completion of training.
The SCCP also serves as an alternative pathway for the acquisition of knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes that will prepare students for further training and/or the world of work.
