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“I have a very keen interest in dancing, so when I heard that ITE Aspire offers a mix of life skills and dance, I was very excited to be a part of it! I encouraged my friends to be involved in it as well so that we could all learn from the different experiences and grow together. The many moments we have shared together as a group are memories that will stay with me for a long time. To me, ITE Aspire felt more like a holistic co-curricular activity (CCA) than a standalone programme. Through the various activities, I learnt a lot about leadership qualities and the importance of having a positive outlook in spite of challenging situations. At the same time, we got to keep fit and improve our dancing abilities also with all the dance practice we got!”
Kesavan Krisnan, 20 Nitec Graduate, ITE College Central
ITE Aspire ITE Aspire is a sustained mentorship programme for ITE students to encourage stronger academic performance and imbue life skills in them. The programme complements students’ academic efforts through communication and study skills modules, while building on their strengths and self-confidence.
Designed with motivational and enrichment elements, each ITE Aspire session incorporates the inculcation of soft skills and values, while engaging participants through dance training conducted by experienced choreographers. The programme’s pioneer batch showcased their impressive dance skills at the SINDA Youth Awards 2017. ITE Aspire was piloted in 2017 over a period of 10 weeks at ITE College Central with 40 youth participants. In 2018, ITE Aspire will be expanded to all three ITE Colleges.