Singapore Polytechnic (SP) PACE Academy, in collaboration with SkillsFuture Singapore, aims to give fresh graduates a head-start in their career by giving them the best of both worlds gaining work experience and knowledge with a diploma or post-diploma at the same time.
If you are fresh out of college or the polytechnic, you hardly have any experience unless you have participated in a few internships. These are not enough to provide you with a satisfactory remuneration at the beginning of your corporate journey. If you want to add value to your resume and impress your employer, you need to consider Work-Study pathways in Singapore.
The Work-Study Programme (WSP) is an innovative programme which lets trainees be a part of a company, and gives them exposure to the corporate culture. The programme also lets students develop emerging skills that can help them stay productive and contribute to their companies. Every student will be guided by experienced mentor through structured on-the-job training (OJT) co-developed by lecturers of Singapore Polytechnic and industry mentor. The structured learning along with OJT introduces you to the expectations of the job role. These experiences enhance your personal career story that makes you stand out from the crowd.
Applying for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme is easy. You can check for eligibility and if you meet the requirements, you can submit your participation form with your resume. The resume is forwarded to the participating companies for review and once accepted, you will begin the exciting journey of both working and studying at the same time.
Comprehensive training goes on for a short duration so that the trainees can quickly start their journey as full-time employees. During the training, the individuals are introduced to modern tools and techniques required to easily execute their tasks.
What’s the bonus?
If you are interested in enrolling in WSP then there is a sign-on incentive of $5,000 and also recognised certification such as a Diploma or a Post-Diploma on completion.
The trainees are also eligible to enjoy company benefits such as salary (based on current market rate) and other welfare perks.
Considering Work-Study Programmes can be truly beneficial for your career growth. The mentors let you unlock your potential and also know your domain of interest from the core.
If you want to stay updated with the courses, you can follow them here. SP PACE Academy is trying to build a strong workforce pipeline for the nation and this is the reason it believes that industry entrants must stay job-ready and continue learning.
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