NTUC ramping up early career support for graduating youths amid AI shifts: Ng Chee Meng
The labour movement's youth wing will increase the intake for its bond-free NTUC Starter Awards scholarships to 150 this year.
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) is expanding support for graduating youths amid the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on industries and job markets, according to NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng. As AI reshapes the workforce, NTUC aims to ease the transition from school to work for young people by increasing early career support.
In a speech at a dinner marking the 21st anniversary of NTUC Youth, the labour movement's youth wing, Ng announced that the bond-free NTUC Starter Awards scholarships will be increased by 50%, bringing the total number of scholars to 150. This scholarship program, launched in 2024, has already benefited 135 students and includes leadership development, industry mentorship, and overseas learning opportunities.
NTUC Youth will also collaborate with Nanyang Technological University, joining nine other partner institutes of higher learning in the initiative. Additionally, NTUC e2i, the Employment and Employability Institute, will provide personalized career coaching, including an AI career coach, to help graduates navigate the evolving job landscape.
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