SINGAPORE: Two thousand more early childhood educators are
needed to meet the growing needs of the industry in
Singapore.
This is according to the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
which launched its SEED Institute, an expansion of its early
childhood education training academy.
Speaking at the opening of the institute on Monday, labour chief
Lim Swee Say noted that although the industry has made progress in
terms of pushing up the salaries of educators, there is room for
improvement.
The SEED Institute will offer more resources and upgrading
opportunities for pre-school teachers.
There are also plans to develop Singapore-based research in early
childhood education.
The NTUC hopes to attract women returning to the workforce,
professionals seeking a change in career, as well as fresh
graduates.
- CNA/ir