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The Government's new traineeship scheme, Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT), aims to help new graduates gain industry-relevant experience and skills that will help them transition into full-time employment.

In this episode, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng addressed feedback about GRIT and shared his thoughts about how graduates can navigate an uncertain and challenging job market.

3 days ago | [YT] | 9

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Reports over the last year indicate that more graduates are struggling to land full-time roles, with more taking on freelance, part-time or temporary work.

🔔 Tune in at 12pm as Manpower Minister Tan See Leng drops by to address feedback about Grit and share his thoughts about how graduates can navigate an uncertain and challenging job market.

5 days ago | [YT] | 19

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“It’s not ‘I’ or ‘me’. It’s ‘we’. To keep Singapore going, we must be a ‘we first’ society.”

This was Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s rallying call to strengthen the Singaporean Spirit during his National Day Rally address.

Join us as we chat about PM Wong’s style of governance, and why he emphasised that Singapore needs to be a “we first” society to keep going.

1 week ago | [YT] | 18

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[SG GO WHERE] Over 3 weekends from Aug 22 to Sept 6, the city transforms after dark. Heading to the Singapore Night Festival? Here are 5 highlights to explore.

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1 week ago | [YT] | 8

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ended his National Day Rally on Aug 17 with a call for Singapore to become a “We First” society.

🔔 Tune in at 12pm as we unpack what PM Wong’s speech says about his style of governance, and how his “We First” message will take root.

1 week ago | [YT] | 28

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ICYMI: Prime Minister Lawrence delivered his National Day Rally speech on Aug 17 at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio. Here’s everything you need to know in 90 seconds.

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Vers will let home owners of selected precincts that are aged about 70 and up choose if they want their homes to be acquired by the Government for redevelopment before their leases run out.

We discuss how this announcement will affect housing prices and considerations for buying an old flat.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 11

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Vers lets selected homeowners of Housing Board flats about 70 years or older opt for Government buyback before leases expire.

🔔 Tune in at 12pm as we discuss how this announcement will affect housing prices and considerations for buying an old flat.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 19

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Why are social interactions so hard for young adults? Did Covid-19 make things worse? Find out in this week's episode of The Usual Place.

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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[str.sg/kARU] 🇸🇬 Making plans for Aug 9 but have no idea where to go? Here are some spots to soak up the National Day vibes.

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