Background
Supported by the National Youth Council, the combined Polytechnic Forum is a yearly collaboration amongst the 5 polytechnics and strategic partners allowing the students from the respective institutions to discuss on pertinent issues relevant to the youths and betterment of Singapore.


Objectives
Polytechnic Forum 2008 hopes to achieve the following:

(a)  Empower the youth participants and allow them to play an active role in putting
      forth recommendations to relevant government agencies;
(b)  Provide a platform for the youth participants to discuss on youth-related issues
      and policies;
(c)  Create opportunities for youth participants to network and bond; and
(d)  Showcase the vibrancy of the youth sector in the Polytechnics;
(e)  Develop post forum deliverables;
(f)   Identify trends and create new models of collaboration.



Main Theme
PF 08 will adopt the main theme, “Connecting Youths in the Changing World”. It reflects the call for youths to take an active part in doing something for themselves and their communities in an ever changing society and economy.


Sub Theme
Sub-Theme 1 - Entrepreneurship : Starting Young
• 5Ws – Who, Why, When, What & Where?
• Carving a Niche – New Initiatives, New Ideas
• Encouraging Social Enterprise – Best Practices & Success Stories

Sub-Theme 2 - Community Service
• Environment
• My Sassy Neighbour – Neighbourliness & Grassroots Work
• For the Youths by the Youths

Sub-Theme 3 - Health : It Does Matter!
• Youth Gaming – Cyber Wellness
• Let’s Talk About Sex Baby – Youth Sexuality
• Give Me A Break! – Youth Emotions

Sub-Theme 4 - New Engines of Growth : Singapore Youth Olympic Games
• Promotions and Publicity
• Fringe Activities
• New Media – Let’s Get Animated!