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JTC, NTU to start advanced manufacturing training programme for undergrads

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Claudia Tan HS

Published Wed, Jul 17, 2019 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

SINGAPORE plans to maintain manufacturing at 20 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) but the changing nature of the industry requires a more skilled and talented workforce.

To meet this demand, JTC has teamed up with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and manufacturing companies to launch an advanced manufacturing talent training programme for undergraduates.

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