10 November 2002

EASB in the Singapore Learning Expo 2002

From Far left: EASB Executive Director, Mr Er Kwong Wah together with EASB's Director of Studies, Prof Lai Hock Meng (First from right) and Principal and CEO Mr Andrew Chua, EASB (Second from right) pose for a photo with the event's guest of honour, His Excellency, the President of Singapore S.R. Nathan (third from left) and the Minister of Manpower, Dr Lee Boon yang (second from left) visited EASB after the opening of Learning Expo 2002.		Mr Andrew Chua, Principal and CEO of EASB receiving the Mayor of the Singapore's Community Development Council (CDC), Mr Othman Bin Haron Eusofe

The Singapore Learning Expo 2002 exhibition is an experiential and interactive event officially opened by President SR Nathan on the 1st November 2002 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre. It offers to all a range of learning opportunities that span from further studies with prestigious universities from around the world to simple and fun finger crafts such as Stencilling. Various career opportunities were also showcased at the exhibition.

With a hotel-like front-office reception and restaurant setting, EASB's booth was totally in sync with the hospitality and tourism industry. This provides a setting for EASB's Hospitality and Tourism Management Diploma and Advanced Diploma. The programmes include an industrial project whereby theories acquired throughout the student's course will be put into practice during the 6 months during which students will be attached to local hospitality and tourism related organisations such as 4 and 5 star hotels.

The management staffs of EASB were all on hand to support the event		Our education advisor patiently providing consultation to visitors

In the spirit of learning, the booth was swarmed with interested individuals eager to upgrade themselves with quality courses from Queen Margaret University courses and Heriot-Watt University. And judging by the enthusiastic turnout of this year, more people are willing to embrace a journey in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Pensively discussing among themselves, most of the school leavers were interested in how Queen Margaret University College and EASB's programme could help them save 2 years and get a head start in their career. EASB was very honoured when the event's guest of honour, President SR Nathan and Minister of Manpower, Dr Lee Boon Yang, visited EASB's booth with their retinue of officials after the grand opening ceremony.