JC, poly, ITE: Students should develop their own talents

Polys, ITEs ensure students do not get left out in an increasingly knowledge-based economy.
Defying statistics
I WAS 17 years old when a well-meaning educator implied that my wanting an overseas scholarship was naively ambitious, and that a local scholarship was more realistic for me.
It is common for educators to influence our study paths because of their [...]

Grown-up Christmas list from YouthInk writers

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More help for needy
Dear Santa
IF THERE is one policy I would like to see changed, it would be the Public Assistance (PA) scheme.
I believe the entitlement for households dependent on PA can and should be increased.
The ‘erosion of work ethic’ argument against more generous handouts is invalid for PA because it is only available to [...]

Orchard Road in need of a facelift?

With newer retail options such as VivoCity, and the convenience of neighbourhood malls, have the stalwarts of Orchard Road lost their place with the young? YouthInk writers wonder.
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Do more to create a youth hub
APART from the trendy shops at The Heeren and Far East Plaza, Orchard Road needs more to retain its appeal.
Investment can be [...]