Rapid technological progress is altering the nature of work across almost every industry. To stay employable amid this change, more working adults are adopting a lifelong approach to learning.
Supporting Singaporeans to equip themselves with tech-related skills has become a priority, as roles related to digital technologies continue to witness robust demand in Singapore, according to a survey of employers conducted by the Ministry of Manpower between November 2021 and January 2022. With two daughters aged four and seven, the flexible mode of learning was a big draw, as it allowed her to take care of her family while studying. “The best part was having mentors from the industry who were fully supportive and very engaging — they made my learning journey very smooth,” says Mrs Kartini, who hopes to find a role in product management or UX, ideally in education.
Singaporeans and PRs can receive additional course fee support of up to 95 per cent subsidies on SCTP programmes. Singaporeans can also use their SkillsFuture credits to offset the fees after funding.Perhaps the biggest strength of enrolling in the SCTP at PaCE@NTU is leveraging its team of career consultants, who provide learners with ongoing support and guidance.
“As a self-employed person, lifelong learning allows me to learn from my peers and the subject matter experts. This also helps me to stay connected and up to date with current developments. In addition, the programme offered not only career guidance and consultation to learners who wanted these services, but also continuous support for six months after the programme ended,” he says.