The document outlines MDEV Student Outreach initiatives to increase awareness of and interest in the infocomm industry and career opportunities among students. It describes various programmes including career talks, competitions, scholarships, seminars and camps. The goals are to strengthen awareness of infocomm studies and careers, attract and retain talent, and inspire students to join this dynamic industry.
Here is the agenda for today I will start with a short introduction of the talent portal
Usually conduct 2 rounds – July for JC students and end Oct for Secondary students Students enjoy the networking session with the Infocomm professionals the most Accenture invested in hiring an external career consultant for the visit this year. Overwhelming response for Google’s Visit this year
Showcasing top talent through the National Infocomm Competition (NIC), National infocomm club awards (NICA) and the National Infocomm Scholarships (NIS) and Integrated Infocomm Scholarships (IIS). Make learning fun by visiting infocomm companies such as Google, Microsoft, HP and Barclays. Hone leadership through the ambassadors programme and teambuilding organised specially for Infocomm Clubs ambassadors of club leaders. Mention Vishnu winning Youth IT Leaders Award.
year-long infocomm competition held annually that allows students to hone their skills and showcase their talent in infocomm. Into its fifth year in 2010, students from secondary schools, junior colleges, Polytechnics and ITE will compete over 16 challenges. students will compete in three circuits: (a) Secondary School, (b) Junior College (JC) and (c) Polytechnic / ITE. Points will be awarded to the top winners in each challenge. The school with the highest accumulated points will be the circuit champion. The NIC is brought to you by IDA, with the support of MOE , and is organised by NTU, NUS, SMU and all 5 local polys, ITE, Information Technology Standards Committee, SCS and Science Centre Singapore. The industry partners include Adobe, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and Sun Microsystems. WINNERS AND PRIZES OF THE NATIONAL INFOCOMM COMPETITION 2009 In addition to infocomm-related prizes, cash and a trophy, the winners of each circuit will be provided a one-week knowledge acquisition trip to Silicon Valley, USA.
50 SCS student chapter students from SMU attended All students who are in the following courses are automatically enrolled as members: Nanyang Polytechnic School of Information Technology Ngee Ann Polytechnic School of Information & Communication Technology Republic Polytechnic School of Information & Communication Technology Singapore Polytechnic School of Media and Info-Communications Technology Temasek Polytechnic Temasek Information Technology School National University of Singapore School of Computing Nanyang Technological University School of Computer Engineering Nanyang Business School Singapore Management University School of Information Systems SIM Global Education James Cook University Singapore School of Information Technology
He also mentioned that IDA and MOE are working closely to promote computing amongst the pre-tertiary students. The 3 main actions items are: Revamping the ‘A’ level computing syllabus, where students will learn computing through providing solutions to real-world problems. Computer Science Reloaded Programme to ensure computing as a national capability from primary to junior college levels. All students will be confident of their computing skills. Computing Teachers Development Programme to ensure a pipeline of quality teachers to provide quality education for your child The objectives are to equip students with relevant and deep infocomm skills from a young age and to provide them with opportunities to express creativity. Many of these programmes also aim to broaden their exposure to the industry so that it provides a holistic education and gives them a head-start in planning for their career.
Promote infocomm as ideal career choice/or area of study Increase awareness of careers in infocomm and infocomm-related industries Interactive platform to showcase various manpower initiatives Engage youths, general workforce and infocomm professionals Build vibrant community with conversations targeting youths and infocomm professionals Target Audience: (in order of priority) Students Considering an Infocomm Career Infocomm Professionals General Public Features of the Talent Portal Include:- Bi-monthly Interactive Poll Twitter Feed Events Listing Career Guide (inclusive of IT Personality Quiz) Facebook Connect Feature Google Content Search Blog Engine Monthly eDM (Infocomm Talent Portal Newsletter)
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