31/07/2021
Skillsfuture Month X Smart Nation 2021
The
SkillsFuture Month X Smart Nation (SFM X SN) is back and aims to
encourage more Singaporeans, particularly those without a tech
background, to consider a career in the growing Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Minister for Communication and
Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity
Josephine Teo launched the second edition of the event at Our Tampines
Hub today.
STRONG GROWTH IN ICT SECTOR AND MANY TECH JOBS AVAILABLE
The hybrid SFM X SN 2021 event comprises two physical roadshows and a
series of free digital skills webinars. Together, the roadshows and
webinars seek to engage citizens, especially those without prior tech
experience or training, to (i) learn about digital skills that are in
demand, (ii) identify training opportunities and skills gaps, and (iii)
pick up digital and tech skills to help them find jobs and opportunities
in the ICT sector.
The ICT sector has registered strong growth even amid the COVID-19
situation. In 2020, the Information and Communications sector was one of
several sectors that registered positive growth in employment1. Good jobs are available in this sector.
Under the SGUnited Jobs and Skills package, more than 13,600 jobseekers
have been placed into jobs, company-hosted traineeships and
attachments, as well as training opportunities in the ICT sector as of
February 2021. There remains over 18,000 of these opportunities on
offer.
Tech companies are growing their product lines to meet the needs of
consumers from a wide spread of sectors, including sustainability,
aviation, transport, and F&B. Workers with both the digital skills and the experience to apply these skills to a particular sector are in demand.
Jobs are also available for workers without formal technical training. According to the Jobs Situation Report for the ICT sector published in November 20202, about 1 in 3 jobs in the ICT sector are tech-lite jobs that do not require formal certification.
ROADSHOWS TO SUPPORT SINGAPOREANS TO LAUNCH A NEW CAREER IN TECH, OR UPSKILL FOR CAREER GROWTH
The two roadshows will be held at Our Tampines Hub (30 July to 1 August)
and HDB Hub (6 to 8 August). At the roadshows, visitors will be able to
find out what are the in-demand digital and tech skills, get help to
develop personalised training plans, and sign up for tech-related
webinars after speaking with the skills and training ambassadors.
The roadshows are divided into 3 zones:
• Explore Zone: Individuals will learn about digital
and tech skills that are in demand by employers, according to research
findings by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), NTUC
LearningHub, and SNDGO. These are key skills that workers and job
seekers can consider equipping themselves with to add value to their
current jobs or give them an edge when seeking new jobs. There is a
range of skills to cater to the wide base of public who might be
interested, including marketing and creative services, data-driven
decision making, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and cyber
security. Visitors will also gain a better understanding on how the
SGUnited Jobs and Skills initiatives and SkillsFuture initiatives can
improve their employability and lead to more employment opportunities.
• Discover Zone: SSG Skills Ambassadors will be on-hand
to provide personal skills and training advice, helping individuals
identify their digital and tech skills needs. They will then help to
develop personalised training plans to support the individual’s career
transition or progression. e2i career consultants will also be present
to help individuals learn how to enhance their employability to access
career opportunities in the tech sector.
• Act Zone: Individuals can sign up for tech and
digital webinars offered by training providers such as the Lithan
Academy, NTUC LearningHub, and the Singapore Computer Society. In
addition, members of the public can visit the IMDA booth to enquire
about job and training opportunities offered under the TechSkills
Accelerator (TeSA) initiative. This initiative supports both tech and
non-tech professionals in their journey to upgrade and acquire new tech
skills and domain knowledge.
FREE WEBINARS COVERING THE TECH-LITE TO THE SPECIALISED
The 19 webinars curated for this event offer tech skills upgrading
courses for those who want a more general introduction to tech topics,
as well as those looking to improve their skills in a particular area of
expertise. Topics range from the use of augmented reality for
productive marketing campaigns, to the ethics of artificial intelligence
and its governance; and search engine optimisation (SEO) to the basics
of programming using Python programming language. Visitors can sign up
for these webinars in the Act Zone, or at Go.gov.sg/SFM21-SN. Please
refer to Annex A for the list of webinars provided.
More information on SFM X SN 2021 and a full listing of all the
activities are available on the MySkillsFuture app,
myskillsfuture.gov.sg/skillsfuturemonth and on Go.gov.sg/SFM21.
SFM X SN 2021 is co-organised by the Smart Nation and Digital Government
Office (SNDGO) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and is part of the
SkillsFuture Month.
Annex A
S/N | Introductory Webinars | Organiser |
1 | Intro to Coding: HTML and CSS | General Assembly |
2 | Introduction to Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) | Group M |
3 | Fun with Python | Lithan |
4 | Introduction to E-commerce and Digital Marketing | Lithan |
5 | 7 Microsoft Excel Tips to Improve Your Efficiency | SimpleIT |
6 | 七个提高您微软Microsoft Excel效率的小技巧 | SimpleIT |
7 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics and Governance | Singapore Computer Society |
8 | knowITgetIT: Acquiring In-demand Tech Skills for the Digital Economy | Temasek Polytechnic |
9 | The New Path of Lifelong Learning | Temasek Polytechnic |
S/N | Deep Dive Workshops | Organiser |
1 | How to Derive Better Business Decisions with Data | General Assembly |
2 | Build a Game with JavaScript | Le Wagon |
3 | JavaScript Sprint | Le Wagon |
4 | Analysing Data to Understand Future Trends | NTUC LearningHub |
5 | Avoiding Cyber Threats While Maintaining Business Continuity | NTUC LearningHub |
6 | Business Rules Engine and its Role in Your Digital Transformation Journey | NTUC LearningHub |
7 | How to Collaborate for Project Work with a Remote Workforce | NTUC LearningHub |
8 | How to Use Augmented Reality (AR) for Marketing | NTUC LearningHub |
9 | Personal Data Protection and Data Governance | NTUC LearningHub |
10 | AI and Machine Learning in Our World | NUS School of Continuing and Lifelong Education |
1 According to the “Labour Market Report First Quarter 2021” published by the Ministry of Manpower on 17 June, 2021.
2 The “Jobs Situation Report 14th Edition – Infocomm Technology” was published by the Ministry of Manpower on 24 November, 2020.
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