Ensuring IHL Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds Have Equitable Access to Internships

Mr Abdul Muhaimin Abdul Malik asked the Minister for Education what measures are in place by Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) to ensure that students from disadvantaged backgrounds have equitable access to internships.

Mr Desmond Lee: IHLs work with companies and sector agencies to offer students, regardless of background, a wide variety of quality internship opportunities. The IHLs also provide support to ensure that students who require the completion of an internship to graduate can secure one. This includes offering coaching and advice on resume writing and interview skills, to help students boost their chances at securing an internship. Where necessary, the IHLs may step in to identify and help match students to suitable internships to ensure that these students can complete an internship to meet their academic requirements.