Thousands of traineeships for fresh ITE, poly and uni grads
Applications start on June 1 for 4,000 of the 8,000 places; aim is to make grads more employable after pandemic
By Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
On June 1, applications will open for 4,000 of the 8,000 traineeship positions that have been promised for fresh Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnic and university graduates.
The paid traineeships supported by the Government are being offered by over 280 companies and organisations, including Singtel, DBS Bank, Surbana Jurong, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University.
The Government, which has set aside $100 million for the scheme called SGUnited Traineeships, hopes to make graduates more employable when the job market picks up after the coronavirus pandemic.
Traineeships will last up to 12 months, with trainees receiving a monthly allowance, which will vary depending on the scope of the traineeship and skills required.
The Government will fund 80 per cent of the training allowance and the host company the remainder.
Mr Tan Choon Shian, chief executive of Workforce Singapore, said he is heartened that despite the difficult business conditions during the coronavirus outbreak, many firms have stepped forward to join the scheme.
"With these firms participating as hosting companies, our fresh graduates will be able to use this traineeship period to prepare themselves for the eventual recovery," he said and asked more companies to join the scheme.
The Singapore Business Federation, as the programme manager, will work with host companies to review and approve the scope and development plans of their proposed traineeships.
From June 1, eligible job seekers who are keen to apply for SGUnited Traineeships can search for such opportunities on the national jobs bank, MyCareersFuture.sg.
Fresh graduates are encouraged to register a MyCareersFuture.sg account to receive the latest updates.
Companies offering positions can post relevant information, receive applications and communicate with applicants through the jobs portal.
Meanwhile NUS, which will be opening up positions across its faculties, research institutes and in administration, said the traineeships it provides will be "traineeship plus" and will include free courses and personalised mentorships.
Professor Ho Teck Hua, NUS senior deputy president and provost, said some 11,000 of the university's undergraduates as well as master's and PhD students will graduate this year.
The idea is not just to help graduates tide over this difficult period.
He said: "It is tied with development and mentorship opportunities, so that when they finish their traineeship, they will have the skills and savvy needed to seize opportunities in the post-pandemic world."
Applications start on June 1 for 4,000 of the 8,000 places; aim is to make grads more employable after pandemic
By Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
The paid traineeships supported by the Government are being offered by over 280 companies and organisations, including Singtel, DBS Bank, Surbana Jurong, the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University.
The Government, which has set aside $100 million for the scheme called SGUnited Traineeships, hopes to make graduates more employable when the job market picks up after the coronavirus pandemic.
Traineeships will last up to 12 months, with trainees receiving a monthly allowance, which will vary depending on the scope of the traineeship and skills required.
The Government will fund 80 per cent of the training allowance and the host company the remainder.
Mr Tan Choon Shian, chief executive of Workforce Singapore, said he is heartened that despite the difficult business conditions during the coronavirus outbreak, many firms have stepped forward to join the scheme.
"With these firms participating as hosting companies, our fresh graduates will be able to use this traineeship period to prepare themselves for the eventual recovery," he said and asked more companies to join the scheme.
The Singapore Business Federation, as the programme manager, will work with host companies to review and approve the scope and development plans of their proposed traineeships.
From June 1, eligible job seekers who are keen to apply for SGUnited Traineeships can search for such opportunities on the national jobs bank, MyCareersFuture.sg.
Fresh graduates are encouraged to register a MyCareersFuture.sg account to receive the latest updates.
Companies offering positions can post relevant information, receive applications and communicate with applicants through the jobs portal.
Meanwhile NUS, which will be opening up positions across its faculties, research institutes and in administration, said the traineeships it provides will be "traineeship plus" and will include free courses and personalised mentorships.
Professor Ho Teck Hua, NUS senior deputy president and provost, said some 11,000 of the university's undergraduates as well as master's and PhD students will graduate this year.
The idea is not just to help graduates tide over this difficult period.
He said: "It is tied with development and mentorship opportunities, so that when they finish their traineeship, they will have the skills and savvy needed to seize opportunities in the post-pandemic world."
Who can apply for SGUnited Traineeships?
The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
Q: DO I QUALIFY FOR A TRAINEESHIP?
A: All trainees must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents and should have graduated last year or are graduating this year from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics, universities, or other educational institutions (such as private universities and overseas institutions).
The scheme is also open to those who graduated earlier from these institutions and completed national service last year or this year.
Q: IF I GRADUATED IN 2018, CAN I STILL APPLY?
A: No. You can explore job opportunities under SGUnited Jobs initiative or on MyCareersFuture.sg
Q: WHAT IF I AM A MID-CAREER SWITCHER WHO JUST COMPLETED MY PART-TIME STUDIES? WHAT IF I AM A MASTER'S OR PHD GRADUATE?
A: Yes, you are eligible as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
Master's and PhD graduates who take up traineeships will be paid the same estimated stipend rates as university degree holders.
Q: CAN A TRAINEE LEAVE BEFORE THE TRAINEESHIP ENDS?
A: Trainees are encouraged to complete the traineeship. However, they can leave earlier for good reasons, such as being offered a full-time role elsewhere.
Q: HOW MUCH IS THE ALLOWANCE?
A: It depends on the traineeship scope and requirements.
Those with university degree or higher qualifications can expect to be paid between $1,800 and $2,500. Those with polytechnic diplomas or professional qualifications can expect between $1,300 and $1,800, and those from ITE between $1,100 and $1,500.
Q: WHEN CAN I APPLY?
A: National University of Singapore graduates can apply for the traineeships offered by the university from today. For others, it's from June 1. Visit mycareersfuture.sg and search for traineeship opportunities under the hashtag #SG UnitedTraineeships.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINEESHIP?
A: Host companies can decide if they would like to hire the trainee on a full-time basis. Trainees are also able to pursue job opportunities elsewhere.
The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
Q: DO I QUALIFY FOR A TRAINEESHIP?
A: All trainees must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents and should have graduated last year or are graduating this year from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics, universities, or other educational institutions (such as private universities and overseas institutions).
The scheme is also open to those who graduated earlier from these institutions and completed national service last year or this year.
Q: IF I GRADUATED IN 2018, CAN I STILL APPLY?
A: No. You can explore job opportunities under SGUnited Jobs initiative or on MyCareersFuture.sg
Q: WHAT IF I AM A MID-CAREER SWITCHER WHO JUST COMPLETED MY PART-TIME STUDIES? WHAT IF I AM A MASTER'S OR PHD GRADUATE?
A: Yes, you are eligible as long as you meet the eligibility criteria.
Master's and PhD graduates who take up traineeships will be paid the same estimated stipend rates as university degree holders.
Q: CAN A TRAINEE LEAVE BEFORE THE TRAINEESHIP ENDS?
A: Trainees are encouraged to complete the traineeship. However, they can leave earlier for good reasons, such as being offered a full-time role elsewhere.
Q: HOW MUCH IS THE ALLOWANCE?
A: It depends on the traineeship scope and requirements.
Those with university degree or higher qualifications can expect to be paid between $1,800 and $2,500. Those with polytechnic diplomas or professional qualifications can expect between $1,300 and $1,800, and those from ITE between $1,100 and $1,500.
Q: WHEN CAN I APPLY?
A: National University of Singapore graduates can apply for the traineeships offered by the university from today. For others, it's from June 1. Visit mycareersfuture.sg and search for traineeship opportunities under the hashtag #SG UnitedTraineeships.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINEESHIP?
A: Host companies can decide if they would like to hire the trainee on a full-time basis. Trainees are also able to pursue job opportunities elsewhere.
NUS creates 1,000 jobs and traineeships for graduating class
By Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
The National University of Singapore (NUS) will give a leg-up to its graduates by opening up 200 full-time jobs and 800 paid traineeship positions across its faculties and research institutes as well as in administration.
Students who had received financial aid during their studies will be given priority for the traineeship positions, where, with government support, they can receive monthly allowances of up to $2,500.
Professor Ho Teck Hua, NUS senior deputy president and provost, said the idea behind the Resilience and Growth Initiative is not just to offer students jobs during this difficult period.
"It is tied with development and mentorship opportunities, so that when they finish their traineeship, they will have the skills and savvy needed to seize opportunities in the post-pandemic world," he said.
Bachelor's, master's and PhD graduates can apply for the traineeships in four different tracks: executive and professional, education, research, and entrepreneurship. Those who perform well in the traineeships, that can last up to a year, may be offered full-time positions.
The 200 full-time positions will span roles in NUS' central administration, 17 faculties and schools, 29 research institutes and centres, and the National University Health System.
Prof Ho said NUS will also be launching specially curated courses for all its fresh graduates, aimed at sharpening their skills in areas such as data analytics and machine learning, finance and accounting, as well as business and management. It is working with the Education Ministry on fee support for these courses.
He said university dons looked at what skills and competencies employers will look for during and post-pandemic and decided to launch courses in those areas.
"So, one bundle will be technology-related courses, as the pandemic has shown that tech will play an even bigger role. We expect that some may also want to take on freelance work, hence we are launching courses on managing a business."
NUS is also giving a leg-up to those planning to take master's programmes. It may defer the payment of course fees for up to three years (interest-free) from the enrolment date.
The university also announced another scheme where graduates keen on entrepreneurship can take up traineeship positions at companies started by NUS students and faculty.
NUS associate vice-president (innovation and enterprise) Chee Yeow Meng said another 130 traineeships will be offered by 17 NUS start-ups, including successful ones like e-commerce site ShopBack and 2359Media, a mobile app developer.
Ms Angeline Yap, 23, a final-year undergraduate student from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, welcomed NUS' initiative. She said: "It is very reassuring for graduating students, especially in uncertain times like these. I prefer to explore my interests and career options after graduation. Hence, a traineeship will be useful as I can garner work experience before I step into a permanent role."
Applications for the jobs and traineeships open today. For more information on the full-time jobs, go to the Careers page and for the traineeships, go to the NUS Resilience and Growth Initiative page.
By Sandra Davie, Senior Education Correspondent, The Straits Times, 24 Apr 2020
The National University of Singapore (NUS) will give a leg-up to its graduates by opening up 200 full-time jobs and 800 paid traineeship positions across its faculties and research institutes as well as in administration.
Students who had received financial aid during their studies will be given priority for the traineeship positions, where, with government support, they can receive monthly allowances of up to $2,500.
Professor Ho Teck Hua, NUS senior deputy president and provost, said the idea behind the Resilience and Growth Initiative is not just to offer students jobs during this difficult period.
"It is tied with development and mentorship opportunities, so that when they finish their traineeship, they will have the skills and savvy needed to seize opportunities in the post-pandemic world," he said.
Bachelor's, master's and PhD graduates can apply for the traineeships in four different tracks: executive and professional, education, research, and entrepreneurship. Those who perform well in the traineeships, that can last up to a year, may be offered full-time positions.
The 200 full-time positions will span roles in NUS' central administration, 17 faculties and schools, 29 research institutes and centres, and the National University Health System.
Prof Ho said NUS will also be launching specially curated courses for all its fresh graduates, aimed at sharpening their skills in areas such as data analytics and machine learning, finance and accounting, as well as business and management. It is working with the Education Ministry on fee support for these courses.
He said university dons looked at what skills and competencies employers will look for during and post-pandemic and decided to launch courses in those areas.
"So, one bundle will be technology-related courses, as the pandemic has shown that tech will play an even bigger role. We expect that some may also want to take on freelance work, hence we are launching courses on managing a business."
NUS is also giving a leg-up to those planning to take master's programmes. It may defer the payment of course fees for up to three years (interest-free) from the enrolment date.
The university also announced another scheme where graduates keen on entrepreneurship can take up traineeship positions at companies started by NUS students and faculty.
NUS associate vice-president (innovation and enterprise) Chee Yeow Meng said another 130 traineeships will be offered by 17 NUS start-ups, including successful ones like e-commerce site ShopBack and 2359Media, a mobile app developer.
Ms Angeline Yap, 23, a final-year undergraduate student from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, welcomed NUS' initiative. She said: "It is very reassuring for graduating students, especially in uncertain times like these. I prefer to explore my interests and career options after graduation. Hence, a traineeship will be useful as I can garner work experience before I step into a permanent role."
Applications for the jobs and traineeships open today. For more information on the full-time jobs, go to the Careers page and for the traineeships, go to the NUS Resilience and Growth Initiative page.
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