She Loves Data launches digital skills programme for women
Singapore-based non-profit She Loves Data has launched its own digital skills certification and training programme. The SLDxDigital programme aims to equip women with skills in the areas of digital analytics, data-driven digital marketing, and digital innovation. Classes will be held virtually, every Saturday, to ensure that women with careers can also participate. The lessons are […]
“World first” training programme aims to propel women in technology into boardrooms
A newly-launched training program aims to take female leaders and high-potential specialists in Singapore’s rapidly growing technology industry, and prepare them for supervisory board positions. The Singapore Computer Society and Singapore Institute of Directors jointly launched the Women in Tech Board Readiness Programme on February 20. The year-long programme aims to prepare female C-suite executives […]
Thailand unveils plan to become global MICE hub
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced a five-year action plan to turn the Land of Smiles into a premiere destination for business events. “The lifting of domestic and international travel restrictions worldwide is accelerating the recovery of MICE,” TCEB president Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthayat (pictured) said at a press event. “TCEB is […]
SMU improves its Master of Science Innovation programme
The Singapore Management University has refocused its Master of Science in Innovation programme. The course has been updated significantly and is referred to as the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme. This is to meet the higher demand and expectations from start-ups, recognising their importance in shaping the Singapore economy. The new programme […]
Silverlake Axis launches future skills training and scholarship
MALAYSIA: Software developer Silverlake Axis has partnered with Forward School, a technology and future skills school in Penang, Malaysia, to develop technical talent in the country. The memorandum of understanding includes the establishment of a Silverlake Axis Sponsorship Programme, in which the company will hire deserving students from the school. “People have always been at […]
Silverlake Axis and Forward School partner up to develop tech talent
Software developer Silverlake Axis has partnered with Forward School, a technology and future skills school in Penang, Malaysia, to develop technical talent in the country. The memorandum of understanding includes the establishment of a Silverlake Axis Sponsorship Programme, in which the company will hire deserving students from the school. “People have always been at the […]
SEAC Thailand launches new upskilling program for local workers
People development firm SEAC has launched a new programme in order to upskill workers in Thailand. The 456 SMART Learning Ecosystem features what SEAC calls “4-Line Learning”, which involves a combination of OnLine (or “on your own” study), InLine (learning in person through workshops and labs), FrontLine (on the job training) and BeeLine (shared experience […]
Roadmap for adult education toward 2025 launched in Singapore
Singapore has launched its Training and Adult Education Industry Transformation Map, which seeks to provide workforce development and enterprise transformation to employers across industries. “The (2025 map) seeks to raise the industry relevance and market responsiveness of adult training in Singapore, so as to improve individual worker’s employability and support enterprise transformation across industries,” Minister […]
SEAC Thailand launches new upskilling program for locals
People development firm SEAC has launched a new programme in order to upskill workers in Thailand. The 456 SMART Learning Ecosystem features what SEAC calls “4-Line Learning”, which involves a combination of OnLine (or “on your own” study), InLine (learning in person through workshops and labs), FrontLine (on the job training) and BeeLine (shared experience […]
New “Step IT Up” programme to accelerate talent conversion for tech roles
Digital transformation consultancy Temus launched its Step IT Up programme on January 26. This is designed to train future software developers with the skills needed in a competitive digital economy. The programme is supported by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, under its Techskills Accelerator Initiative. Step IT Up focuses on assisting people who have no […]
