AETOS believes firmly in advocating lifelong learning, taking a multi-pronged approach to develop a future-ready workforce and to uplift the security industry. Besides an in-house Earn and Learn programme which provides employees with mentorship and on-the-job training, AETOS augments its recruitment and upskilling efforts through initiatives such as the Career Conversion Programmes. To develop a sustainable talent pipeline of professionals for the sector, AETOS also collaborates with industry partners, such as the Institute of Technical Education, for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Diploma Programme and to co-create training programmes.

Copthorne King’s Hotel regularly sends its employees for mandatory and other training for them to pick up new skills. It partners various government agencies to provide place-and-train and the Career Conversion Programmes to facilitate cross training of its employees. They are also tagged to experienced mentors in the company for on-the-job training. This has diversified their skillsets and enabled them to be effectively redeployed. Copthorne King’s Hotel also partners with the Institute of Technical Education and polytechnics to develop trainees’ skills through the SkillsFuture Work-Study Diploma Programme.

E-Bridge promotes a strong learning culture at work. Training policies are put in place that align to the Skills Framework, and help staff develop their skills and progress along their careers. Schemes include stipulation of minimum annual training hours and sponsorships for higher learning opportunities. E-Bridge also builds its local talent pipeline by tapping on graduates from the Institutes of Higher Learning and mid-career switchers. In particular, it sponsors the training programmes for mid-career workers to transit into the early childhood care and education sector.