JC2 Dialogue Session with distinguished speaker

Read about how Senior Parliamentary Secretary Ms Low Yen Ling shared insights on Singapore's economy, education, and SkillsFuture with Jurong Pioneer Junior College's J2 students.

Last updated 30 April 2026

On the 1st of August 2019, Jurong Pioneer Junior College was honoured to host a distinguished guest, Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Ministry of Education and Ministry of Manpower, Mayor, South West District and Member of Parliament, Chua Chu Kang GRC for the J2 Dialogue Session with distinguished speaker (formerly known as the National Education Dialogue).

Ms Low was received with a warm welcome by our J2 students, and she proceeded to engage them in a lively opening address that incorporated a Mini Quiz segment. She shared with the J2 cohort about the challenges faced by Singapore as a result of the rapidly-changing global economic landscape. She then elaborated on the rationale and principles behind the formulation and implementation of various manpower and education policies and programmes which aim to ameliorate the impact of various global changes to ensure a prosperous and stable future for all Singaporeans. Ms Low then took some time to discuss the SkillsFuture initiative and other policies and considerations related to the employment market and the economy. She specifically highlighted the implications and benefits for our students in the near future.

The enthusiasm of students on this topic was clearly evident from the plenty of questions fielded during the subsequent Question-and-Answer segment. Ms Low was ever ready to respond to all the questions in a lively and humorous manner, and patiently provided detailed explanations on the various issues raised.

The engagement session ended with the presentation of token of appreciation by our Principal, Dr. Hang to Ms Low for her valuable and insightful sharing. The engagement session has given our J2 cohort much food for thought and valuable insights. Indeed, we need to be active learners to venture forth confidently into an exciting future!

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SPS Low conversing with our Principal Dr. Hang and Vice-Principal Ms. Seet during the Welcome Reception for the event

A speaker on stage holds a microphone before students seated in a hall, with a projected slide about Singapore ministries.

SPS Low engaging with students during the Mini Quiz segment of her opening address

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SPS Low addressing the J2 cohort regarding Singapore’s economic development strategies during her opening address

A speaker on stage presents a slide titled "The Global Context" to a large audience of students in white uniforms.

SPS Low sharing with the J2 cohort about the challenges and disruptions Singapore faces today

A woman speaks on stage to students in a school hall, with a slide reading "Choose a job you love" projected behind her.

SPS Low sharing with students about passion, lifelong learning and choosing careers

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Our Principal Dr. Hang presenting a token of appreciation to SPS Low for gracing the occasion