Impact and Benefits of Night School

 In this enlightening episode, Jonathan and Ethan dive into the concept of night schools, particularly within the fields of construction, quantity surveying, and architectural technology. They explore the motivations behind starting these night school programs at EIT and WITT, the benefits they present, and the challenges faced along the way.

Jonathan and Ethan discuss the origins of their night school programs, emphasizing the pivotal role of local industry demand and the collaborative efforts of faculty and students. Ethan explains how his colleague, Lin Mei Chen, initiated the night school at WITT during the COVID-19 pandemic, driven by requests from working professionals seeking to upgrade their skills. Jonathan, on the other hand, details how he and his colleague Andrew saw an opportunity for people to retrain during evenings and establish a flexible learning model. They also touch on the crucial aspect of networking and community building within these classes. Through their conversation, they highlight the real-life impact of night school programs. From enabling professionals to gain new qualifications while maintaining their day jobs to providing a second chance to individuals wanting to change their career paths, night schools serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity. Jonathan and Ethan underscore the importance of promoting these programs to reach a wider audience, noting that flexible learning models significantly contribute to the local economy and individual career growth.