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SkillsFuture For Digital Workplace launched in Singapore to prepare Singaporeans for the digital economy

Above photo: Minister Ong Ye Kung (centre, in blue) and Chief Executive of SSG Mr. Ng Cher Pong (in yellow with thumbs up sign) at the launch of the SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace with course participants. Credit: SkillsFuture SG Facebook page.

The SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace was launched yesterday by the Minister for Education (Higher Education and Skills), Mr. Ong Ye Kung.  This new national initiative will equip Singaporeans with basic digital skills required at the workplace and in their daily lives, and cultivate a positive mind-set towards change.

To better prepare Singaporeans for the digital economy, the SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace is structured as a two-day training programme that introduces critical areas such as cyber security as well as the interpretation and use of data. Through a hands-on, interactive and practical approach, participants will learn how to use common digital applications including e-payments and how to apply for courses that are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit.  Such activities and tasks aim to help participants build digital confidence and adopt a positive mind-set towards change, innovation and resilience.

Led by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the programme has been developed and implemented with strong support from the labour movement, employers, as well as technology partners such as Microsoft, Samsung and Lazada.  It aims to benefit 100,000 Singaporeans over the next three years.  SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace has commenced its pilot run in July this year, and over 330 participants have been trained.  Companies such as Singtel, Maybank, Fei Siong Group, Courts and SIA Engineering Company have found the programme useful and sent their staff for it.

To meet the needs of different employers and Singaporeans, SSG recognises that a one-size-fits-all approach will not work, and some customisation is necessary.  As a start, SSG has therefore appointed seven training partners to deliver the programme. Training partners include the Capelle Academy, Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), NTUC Learning Hub, Singapore Management University (SMU) and Singapore University of Social Science (SUSS).

Based on a common syllabus, there will be variations of the training programme that are customised to meet the different needs.  By year end, SSG expects to expand the list of training providers to include all the Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and IBM.

Over 35 companies have committed to send their staff for training within the next 12 months.  The appointed training providers also plan to conduct classes at convenient community-based venues such as community centres and public libraries, in order to reach out to more Singaporeans.

Mr. Ng Cher Pong, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore said, “The digital transformation of the economy brings about new opportunities, and acquiring digital skills is essential for them to tap on these potentials.  We have received good responses to the pilot run of the programme, with strong interest in the programme from the public and employers, as well as support from technology companies that are keen to collaborate on the programme.  Singaporeans will find the skills taught in the classes useful to their daily work and lives.  We will also be holding these courses to the community, in order to make it easier for Singaporeans to participate and benefit from the programme.”

More information on SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace programme is available here and the full list of training partners can be found here.

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Qlik’s vision is a data-literate world, where everyone can use data and analytics to improve decision-making and solve their most challenging problems. A private company, Qlik offers real-time data integration and analytics solutions, powered by Qlik Cloud, to close the gaps between data, insights and action. By transforming data into Active Intelligence, businesses can drive better decisions, improve revenue and profitability, and optimize customer relationships. Qlik serves more than 38,000 active customers in over 100 countries.

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CTC Global Singapore, a premier end-to-end IT solutions provider, is a fully owned subsidiary of ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation (CTC) and ITOCHU Corporation.

Since 1972, CTC has established itself as one of the country’s top IT solutions providers. With 50 years of experience, headed by an experienced management team and staffed by over 200 qualified IT professionals, we support organizations with integrated IT solutions expertise in Autonomous IT, Cyber Security, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure, Workplace Modernization and Professional Services.

Well-known for our strengths in system integration and consultation, CTC Global proves to be the preferred IT outsourcing destination for organizations all over Singapore today.

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Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work. Our solutions enable organizations to connect the business from ideas to impact, empowering companies to accelerate the achievement of what matters most. Planview’s full spectrum of Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions creates an organizational focus on the strategic outcomes that matter and empowers teams to deliver their best work, no matter how they work. The comprehensive Planview platform and enterprise success model enables customers to deliver innovative, competitive products, services, and customer experiences. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with locations around the world, Planview has more than 1,300 employees supporting 4,500 customers and 2.6 million users worldwide. For more information, visit www.planview.com.

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SIRIM is a premier industrial research and technology organisation in Malaysia, wholly-owned by the Minister​ of Finance Incorporated. With over forty years of experience and expertise, SIRIM is mandated as the machinery for research and technology development, and the national champion of quality. SIRIM has always played a major role in the development of the country’s private sector. By tapping into our expertise and knowledge base, we focus on developing new technologies and improvements in the manufacturing, technology and services sectors. We nurture Small Medium Enterprises (SME) growth with solutions for technology penetration and upgrading, making it an ideal technology partner for SMEs.

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HashiCorp provides infrastructure automation software for multi-cloud environments, enabling enterprises to unlock a common cloud operating model to provision, secure, connect, and run any application on any infrastructure. HashiCorp tools allow organizations to deliver applications faster by helping enterprises transition from manual processes and ITIL practices to self-service automation and DevOps practices. 

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IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

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