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In 2021, Amy Khor introduced a new work-study programme to train polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates to become hawkers. The Work-Study Post-Diploma (Certificate in Hawkerpreneurship) was a 12-month programme open to all recent poly and ITE graduates. | In 2021, Amy Khor introduced a new work-study programme to train polytechnics and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) graduates to become hawkers. The Work-Study Post-Diploma (Certificate in Hawkerpreneurship) was a 12-month programme open to all recent poly and ITE graduates. | ||
She said: "With the increasing recognition and appreciation of hawker fare, setting up a hawker stall can be considered as a gateway into the F&B sector, and there could be budding food and beverage entrepreneurs who may aspire to join the hawker trade.”<ref>https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/01/12/amy-khor-announces-new-programme-to-train-poly-and-ite-grads-to-become-hawkers/</ref> | She said: "With the increasing recognition and appreciation of hawker fare, setting up a hawker stall can be considered as a gateway into the F&B sector, and there could be budding food and beverage entrepreneurs who may aspire to join the hawker trade.”<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250306114541/https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2021/01/12/amy-khor-announces-new-programme-to-train-poly-and-ite-grads-to-become-hawkers/</ref> | ||
* critics panned the initiative in a context when recently MOM was in consultation with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Ministry of National Development (MND) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) regarding the loosening of entry restriction for new foreign workers. S Pass allowed mid-level skilled foreigners to work in Singapore, jobs typically filled by ITE graduates. Candidates had to earn at least $2,500 a month and should have the relevant qualifications and work experience to get approval.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250306114725/https://theindependent.sg/lim-tean-is-hawkerpreneurship-programme-the-best-govt-can-offer/</ref> | |||
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