ITE student used to shy away from the limelight but is now a confident leader and keen volunteer

This article was contributed by the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).

Choh Bao Ngoc Betty
Nitec in Travel & Tourism Services @ ITE College West
Recipient of Lee Kuan Yew CCA Award 2023

Servant Leader

Betty Choh was a student leader in secondary school but it was only in ITE that she learnt how to be an effective leader. As the President of ITE College West’s Student Council, she led her team in organising numerous in-campus and outreach activities in the community. Instead of adopting an autocratic style, Betty took a consultative stance by gathering inputs from fellow members before making major decisions. This leadership style won praises from her peers and rallied them to give their best for every event. 

During the Student Management Dialogues in 2021 and 2022, Betty had to helm the programme, solicit views from fellow students on societal issues as a facilitator and even emcee the event. She used to shy away from the limelight but now she can better manage her stage fright and address a crowd confidently. Betty believes in leading by example so she hopes her actions can guide people and future projects to success. 

From the Heart 

“I gave my ExCo team the freedom to speak up, share opinions and suggest fresh ideas and new ways of doing things. It is important for a leader to give others a voice and listen actively. This is how we discover new possibilities together!”

Life after ITE 

She is currently pursuing the Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management at Nanyang Polytechnic. After obtaining a diploma, she has plans to work in the tourism industry or further her studies in a related field.

Top Achievements 

• Besides Student Council summits, camps and meetings, Betty participated in several events such as the Engagement Session with Education Minister Chan Chun Sing, REACH Supervisory Panel, Let Her Shine! Woman Development Initiative, Singapore Perspective 2022 Conference, NS55 Discussion Forum, Credit Suisse Mentoring Programme, Service Leader Training and Class Exco Training (Jan 2022 Intake).

• She was part of an exclusive five-member student team that created social media content for Education Minister Chan’s post on his visit to ITE College West. 

• A diligent student, Betty did well in her studies and was on the Director’s List 2021. 

• She is a recipient of Edusave Merit Bursary 2021 and 2022, EAGLES Award 2021 and 2022, and Edusave Character Award 2022. 

• A keen volunteer, Betty initiated a community service project on cleaning up a park, in collaboration with Imran Volunteer Network, a non-profit organisation. 

• She also participated in Junior Achievement (JA) Travel and Tourism Business Programme (TTBiz), a competition that allows students from Japan, Philippines, Singapore and South Korea to form cross-cultural virtual teams in creating travel itineraries to Japan.