In any economy, tradesmen with specific technical skills are highly valued as professionals. While an ITE education is a good starting point, what else can you do to boost your chances at nailing that job?

by Kurt Ganapathy

Founded in 1992, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has come a long way from its origins as a provider of basic vocational training. Having evolved into a world-class and award-winning educational institution, its graduates are valued by employers in Singapore and the region for being technically adept and industrially relevant.

Engineering graduates typically possess analytical skills which are useful in seemingly unrelated careers. A good example would be Teo Kai Xiang, who joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore after obtaining an engineering degree.

By Kurt Ganapathy

Teo Kai Xiang excelled in his course in Environmental Engineering at NTU. The 26-year-old graduated as the class valedictorian in 2007 with First Class Honours, and was also the recipient of the Professional Engineering Board Gold Medal for both academic and non-academic achievements...