[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]As reported in TODAY Online, “Fresh graduates from TMC Academy drew highest starting pay of $2,650 per month”. This result came in from an inaugural Private Education Institution (PEI) Graduate Employment Survey 2015/16, conducted by the Committee for Private Education (CPE) for graduates from full-time bachelor’s level External Degree Programmes^ (EDPs) in Singapore. The survey, released on 15 Nov 2017, aims to “increase information transparency for prospective students considering enrolling in EDPs, and help them make informed decisions on their education choices”. Read full article here.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]^EDP: An external degree is a degree offered by a university to students who have not been required to be physically present within the geographic territory of the institution.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With the government’s focus on providing education that does not solely focus on academics, but placing equal importance on preparing students for the workforce, many schools have been working on designing industry-relevant curriculum. What does TMC Academy have in place to produce industry-ready graduates that stand out from the rest?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”26541″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=”0″ u_row_paralax=”0″ u_row_scheme=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1511334752036{margin-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1511324269326{margin-top: 32px !important;padding-top: 32px !important;padding-right: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;padding-left: 32px !important;background-color: #e51937 !important;}”]
Pioneer in the Set-up of Industry Advisory Boards
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]With our commitment to delivering high quality courses with industry relevant skills, four industry advisory boards were set up since December 2012. TMC was quick to realise the importance of preparing students to not only excel academically, but to develop skills that would prepare them for their careers. Successful members of the industry are invited to sit on the Board, whose invaluable experience contributes much to the TMC curriculum.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
Mr. Robin Chin
International Practice Partner Foo Kon Tan Grant Thornton LLP
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Dr. Elizabeth Nair
Principal Psychologist – Work & Health Psychologists
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Ms. Rhena Tan
General Manager (Operations & Corporate Procurement) Dr. WHO Waterworks Pte Ltd
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Mr. Lim Wei Wah
Regional Director, Global Support – Asia End User Services Engineering | Core Services Engineering and Operations Microsoft Operations Pte Ltd
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Student attending career talk by TMC Academy
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Mocktail competition briefing by Mr. David, Honorary Secretary of ABSS
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Local entrepreneurs sharing their experiences with our students
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Internship at Raffles Long Bar
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Access to Learning Opportunities in the Industry
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]At TMC Academy, we open doors to invaluable learning opportunities within the industry, from the industry practitioners. Our initiative to form the Student Chapters platform, as a partnership with industry associations like the Singapore Computer Society, Institute of Public Relations of Singapore, Singapore Psychological Society and Association of Bartenders and Sommeliers Singapore (ABSS Youth Wing), provides students access to industry events and visits, workshops, competitions and opportunities to work alongside people in the industry. Many of our students have expressed that through this exposure, they are more aware of the industry requirements, and help them better career choices. Here’s what some of our students have experienced:[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
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Internship Programmes for Higher Employability
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]TMC Academy School of Business and School of Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Arts have internship programmes in place for Higher Diploma students. This 6 months internship potentially increases the employability of our students as employers are increasingly looking for employees with work experience. Our strong links with companies, especially in the hotel industry has seen many of our students successfully placed.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_column_text]
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Laleetha Higher Diploma in Business Studies with International Business. Interned at Sofitel Singapore
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– Ferreira, Cluster Director of Revenue of Sofitel Singapore Sentosa & So Sofitel Singapore
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Cecilia Lee Higher Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management. Interned at Holiday Inn Singapore
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– Nur, Holiday Inn Industrial Attachment Supervisor
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