ABB invests in education

On October 14, ABB signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE), The aim is to focus on the training and development of green technology and increasing productivity in various engineering fields. Under the five-year partnership, both parties Endeavour to jointly set up technology and training centers, provide equipment, train ITE staff and students, as well as develop curricula for ITE courses.

ABB will develop both ITE staff and students on technological innovations like robotics, building automation technologies, intelligent switchgear, and process control. Staff and students of ITE will also have the opportunity to receive training from ABB's local and overseas facilities. Over 800 students from 10 courses in all three ITE colleges are expected to benefit from this collaboration.

James Foo, president and country manager of ABB in Singapore, said: “As a leading global power and automation company, we are always looking for collaboration opportunities to facilitate knowledge transfer to the next generation. ABB engineers who work with the staff and students of educational institutes also gain new perspectives. There is a two-way exchange of technical knowledge and ideas. We also hope that when the students graduate, they would have acquired skills that are highly relevant in a fastmoving marketplace.”

Bruce Poh, director & CEO, ITE said: “Today's MOU signing marks yet another milestone in our extensive partnership with ABB. On behalf of ITE, I would like to thank ABB for their strong commitment and support to investing in the future of our students and enhancing the quality of human capital for engineering.”