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NCSS offers initiatives to empower careers in social service, build essential skills, and honour leaders for their excellence and contributions.

Last updated 23 January 2025

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Initiatives and programmes

Overview

NCSS oversees a range of initiatives and programmes that are aimed at empowering people to enter the social service sector and pursue a career, strengthening their skill sets to further their opportunities, and recognising sector leaders for their good work and excellence.

Initiatives and programmes

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Sector Awards for Social Service Professionals

Honouring the dedication of social service professionals in Singapore.

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Social Service Scholarship

A scholarship for outstanding individuals with strong leadership qualities and a deep passion for social service.

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Social Service Tribe Study Award

A study award by social service agencies to help students start a meaningful career with the agency of their choice.

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Career Conversion Programme

Get equipped with skills and knowledge to become a qualified social service professional.

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Singapore Industry Scholarship (SgIS)

The scholarship supports local undergraduates passionate about serving in social service through a corporate role.

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40-Under-40 Programme

A distinguished leadership initiative to empower young, promising leaders within the social service sector.

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Sun Ray Scheme

A centralised NCSS scheme designed to nurture leaders with strong qualities to guide professional practices in social service.

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Social Service Fellowship

Recognising the most accomplished professionals in the social service sector to inspire the next generation of leaders.

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Volunteer management

Volunteer management enables SSA growth by engaging leaders to recognize the strategic value of volunteers.