Tag: adult education
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SkillsFuture Singapore Tightens Approval and Funding Renewal for About 9,500 Courses
Overview: Tighter Standards for Course Approval and Funding Renewal SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) announced new, stricter guidelines on Tuesday, January 27, aimed at tightening the approval process for training providers and the renewal of funding for thousands of courses. The changes, effective from December 31 of the previous year for new courses, are set to affect…
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SkillsFuture Tightens Approval and Funding Renewal for About 9,500 Courses in Singapore
Overview: A New Era for SkillsFuture course approvals Singapore’s SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) has implemented stricter rules for training providers seeking course approval and funding renewal. Announced on Tuesday, January 27, the policy shift affects approximately 9,500 existing and upcoming courses, signaling a more selective approach to what programmes receive endorsement and financial support under the…
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Gatchalian Urges LGU Involvement to Combat Functional Illiteracy in the Philippines
Overview: A National Challenge Requires Local Solutions Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has reimagined the fight against functional illiteracy by urging greater involvement from local government units (LGUs). As the latest national report confirms a troubling rise in functional illiteracy, doubling to 24.8 million Filipinos, the call emphasizes that literacy is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Instead, it…