Your Path Back. Starts Right Here.
Studio R is a 24-week work-study programme that prepares eligible post-secondary students aged 17–20 for admission to ITE. Targeted at hands-on learners, it combines formal training in an ITE Skills Subject with an 8-week industry attachment, building real skills, real experience, and a real pathway forward.
Studio R @ Crest : Transforming Futures Through Digital Skills
Studio R is launching a dynamic 6-month programme on 30th March, 2026 that is designed for participants who have just graduated from secondary school, and have completed their N-levels and interested in returning to education via ITE. We have designed a baseball jersey as Studio R's uniform which symbolises teamwork, perseverance, and shared goals. Just as baseball players strive to reach home base, Studio R guides students through the bases of their educational journey, aiming for life’s ‘home run’. Our curriculum focuses on industry-relevant digital skills through three ITE Skills Subjects (ISS): Retail & e-Commerce (ReC), Internet of Things Applications (IoTA), and Mechanical Design & Automation (MDA).
Retail & e-Commerce (ReC)
Advanced selling techniques and customer service excellence
Digital marketing and social media management
Inventory management and retail operations
Visual merchandising and retail space design
Customer relationship management
Internet of Things Applications (IoTA)
Network infrastructure setup and management
Sensor configuration and deployment
Smart device integration
IoT system development and implementation
Mechanical Design & Automation (MDA)
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) using Autodesk Fusion 360
3D modelling for product and component design
3D printing and digital fabrication techniques
Designing and assembling basic automated systems integrating design with practical manufacturing processes
Programme Features
4 months of intensive skills development from 1 of the 3 ISS
2 months of industry attachment
Hands-on project experience
Personalised career guidance
Learning journey opportunities
Financial assistance for eligible participants
4 Rs Philosophy: Reboot, Recondition, Restore, Rejoice
The programme consists of 4 stages (4 bases) which reflects the 4 Rs Philosophy
Stage 1: Reboot (Positive Schooling Experience)
Stage 2: Recondition (Study habits, Self-Perception, Self-Efficacy)
Stage 3: Restore (Confidence, Interest, Drive and Motivation)
Stage 4: Rejoice (Celebrate Progress and Success)

Key Outcomes
ISS experience and skills development
Professional networking opportunities
Practical work experience
Supportive learning environment
Eligibility & Application
Age: 17-20 years
Eligibility: Students who have completed N-levels but are currently not enrolled in post-secondary education institutions in the immediate year upon graduation
Commitment: Full-time, 6-month programme
