Seatrium Limited and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) have partnered to establish a state-of-the-art Digital Learning Lab, aiming to bolster digital competencies and attract talent to the Marine & Offshore (M&O) Energy sector.
The initiative, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), seeks to align education with industry needs by offering a cutting-edge environment for hands-on learning and technological literacy, emphasizing active problem-solving. Key goals of this collaboration include expanding educational opportunities for Higher Nitec students and Work-Study Diploma trainees, offering internships, and facilitating local and overseas industry attachments for staff.
The Digital Learning Lab is not just a facility; it represents our commitment to fostering innovation, adaptability, and sustainability in a sector that is rapidly evolving due to technological advancements.
… said Chris Ong, CEO of Seatrium
ITE will also deliver certification courses to upskill Seatrium’s workforce in areas like digital technologies, robotics, and sustainability. Over the next five years, the partnership aims to prepare up to 4,500 students and professionals to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.
The Digital Learning Lab’s curriculum incorporates courses on Digital Yard Technology Applications, 5G Marine Use Cases, and AI applications, with innovative tools like digital twin technologies providing practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Through the Digital Learning Lab, we are equipping our students with cutting-edge skills, so they can meet industry demands. ITE remains committed to nurturing a new generation of skilled talent ready to excel in a technologycentric world. At the same time, we will contribute to training the workforce from Seatrium in the latest technologies for the industry
… commented Low Khah Gek, CEO of ITE
Seatrium has also pledged a donation of S$1.2 million to be disbursed over the next four years to the ITE Education Fund to benefit students from low-income families. This initiative will provide financial support for over 300 ITE students from Engineering and Electronics & Infocomm Technology courses each year. The financial commitment highlights Seatrium’s dedication to creating equal educational opportunities and nurturing the next generation of leaders in the M&O sector.
