Deputy President William Ruto has announced plans to hire 6,000 teachers in the next three years as part of his administration's efforts to improve education in Kenya. This move is expected to boost the country's economy and contribute to its development goals. The announcement comes as Deputy President Ruto visited the Suam One Stop Border Post in a bid to assess progress on a Sh2.6 billion project that aims to promote the blue economy, which is expected to contribute Sh150 billion to Kenya's GDP by 2027.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-01-07-nimesema-initoke-embrace-mentorship-to-succeed-kindiki-tells-youthsKenyan President William Ruto plans to hire 6,000 teachers over the next three years as part of his administration's efforts to improve the country's education sector. This move is aimed at addressing a shortage of qualified educators in public schools across Kenya.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-01-07-news-brief-ruto-to-hire-6000-teachers-in-3-yearsSection, a company founded in 2019 by NYU Professor Scott Galloway, has made significant strides in its short existence. Led by serial entrepreneur Greg Shove, the company has secured backing from notable investors such as General Catalyst, Learn Capital, and GSV Ventures. With a global reach, Section has taught over 44,000 students across 95 countries and partners with more than 200 enterprise clients to develop their future leaders.
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250108905789/en/Most-Companies-Are-Unprepared-to-Deploy-AI-New-Section-Research-FindsThe Singapore International Foundation (SIF) and Yayasan Guru Tun Hussein Onn have exchanged a Letter of Intent (LOI) to launch a pilot project, witnessed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong. The initiative aims to improve English language proficiency in rural areas through the exchange of English teachers from Singapore as volunteers under the Malaysia-Singapore Education Village Programme (MSEVP). This is part of a broader cooperation agreement between the two countries, which includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on higher education and teacher exchanges.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/01/07/education-ministry-volunteer-english-teachers-from-singapore-set-to-be-deployed-in-klang-valley-schools-from-middle-of-year/162387In Singapore, education experts believe that a new approach to academic streaming is leading to a more enjoyable learning environment for students. This system allows students to learn alongside their peers without the traditional labels of different academic streams, fostering a sense of camaraderie among them. As a result, students are able to maximize their capabilities and make the most of their educational experience.
https://channelnewsasia.com/watch/full-subject-based-banding-system-evolving-students-teachers-learn-maximise-capabilities-4845956The World Economic Forum (WEF) has reported that technological shifts are expected to significantly impact the workforce in the UAE and Middle East and North Africa region over the next five years. According to the WEF, 87% of UAE companies believe there will be a growing need for technological literacy, with skills such as artificial intelligence, big data, networks and cybersecurity also in high demand. The report found that 91% of UAE firms expect AI and information processing technologies to drive business transformation, while 66% identified robots and autonomous systems as key drivers. In the region, 46% of employers are expecting an improvement in the hiring outlook by 2030, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE leading the way in accelerating automation. However, the report also notes that skills gaps in the labour market are expected to hinder business transformation, with two-thirds of employers citing this as a top barrier.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/jobs/uae-jobs-over-40-of-employees-skills-will-change-in-5-years-says-studyA parent of a 6th grade student at Rani Sati Marg in Malad E, Varsha Khan, expressed her support for an initiative that aims to provide children with access to a wide variety of books and promote reading habits.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/technology/adani-electricity-adani-foundation-provide-74-bmc-schools-with-12000-books-1/The GATE 2025 examination will consist of 30 papers, allowing candidates to choose one or two test papers from permissible combinations. The exam duration is three hours and the score is valid for three years. It includes questions in multiple formats such as MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions, assessing skills like recall, comprehension, application, analysis, and synthesis. A negative marking system applies to incorrect answers in MCQs, with one-third of a mark deducted for 1-mark MCQs and two-thirds of a mark deducted for 2-mark MCQs.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/gate-2025-admit-cards-released-check-direct-link-here-7421191#pfrom=home-ndtv_educationThe Indonesian government's migrant worker program contributed significantly to the country's economy in 2024, generating Rp251 trillion in foreign exchange earnings and boosting economic growth by 0.36 percent. The program also helped reduce unemployment, with a 3.98 percent decrease in the unemployment rate. However, the demand for workers exceeded supply, prompting the government to increase its target for 2025. To address this, the government is focusing on improving migrant workers' language skills, particularly English, which will be taught starting from elementary school to make them more competitive in the global labor market.
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