Alfred CHAN*, Tom CHUA Gaowei, and Gowri D/O Somasundaram
Lifelong Education and Training,
School of Continuing and Lifelong Education (SCALE)
Chan, A., Chua, T. G., & Gowri D/O Somasundaram (2024). Industry-specific approach to empower job-role redesign in train-and-place programme (SCTP) [Poster presentation]. In Higher Education Conference in Singapore (HECS) 2024, 3 December, National University of Singapore. https://blog.nus.edu.sg/hecs/hecs2024-achan-et-al/
SUB-THEME
Opportunities from Engaging Communities
KEYWORDS
Adult learning, continuing education and training, career transition programme, industry collaboration, workforce development
CATEGORY
Poster Presentation
EXTENDED ABSTRACT
This study examines the transformative capacity of the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) strategic approach to the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in fostering enduring collaborations between communities and government agencies. The SCTP model adopted by NUS serves as a catalyst for skill enhancement, career progression, and societal adaptability, facilitating seamless transitions across various sectors and professional domains. Communities benefit from tailored training modules, mentorship, and employment placement services, while governmental bodies leverage community insights, diversify talent pools, and foster innovative practices to address a rapidly changing workforce.
This poster presentation encapsulates the tripartite strategic partnership between institutes of higher learning, communities, and governmental entities, empowered through NUS’s SCTP paradigm. It highlights the co-creation of learning ecosystems that empower individuals, support structured approaches to skill refinement, and promote social integration into new occupational contexts. The poster explores NUS’s role in shaping workforce development through strategic business partnerships and career transition initiatives, emphasizing how universities like NUS contribute to building agile, inclusive, and forward-looking societies.
Additionally, the poster presentation delves into the shift from a traditional business-to-consumer model in Continuing Education and Training (CET) to NUS’s exploration of a business-to-business model. This approach presents opportunities for collaboration and transformative workforce impact, as well as the potential challenges and solutions necessary for long-term viability. Ultimately, the poster underscores the principles of collaboration between universities, businesses, and government agencies in designing effective programmes that adapt to the evolving needs of the workforce.