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Join a community of social service professionals and explore career development resources, professional training, and HR support to uplift the sector.

Last updated 24 December 2024

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Career advisory
Professional development opportunities
Enhance your skills with the Social Service Institute
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Be part of the larger collective of social service professionals who share a a common vision of empowering everyone to live with dignity.

Career advisory

Further and advance your career in social service by finding out the available opportunities to develop yourself professionally.

If you would like to seek career advice or employment assistance, please visit WSG Careers Connect Centres or call WSG at 6883 5885, or call the NTUC’s e2i Centre hotline at 6474 0606. For more information on career advisory, please visit Workforce Singapore (WSG).

Professional development opportunities

Find out more about the types of learning and development opportunities to support your career development.

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Professional Capability Grant (PCG)

Be supported as you undergo training programmes to unlock your true potential as a professional.

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Resources for Human Resources personnel

HR personnel in social service agencies can access this guide to find out available resources for your organisation.

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SkillsFuture Singapore

Find a variety of resources to help you attain key skills and guide your career development in the social service sector.

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Sun Ray Scheme

Deepen your leadership skills, broaden your perspectives, and be part of the next generation of sector leaders.

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Training and development

Explore the available programmes and grants to help you pursue a career in the social service sector.

Enhance your skills with the Social Service Institute

Discover the various programmes and courses by the Social Service Institute to enhance your skills in social services.