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The NCSS 40-Under-40 programme is a distinguished leadership initiative designed to empower young, promising leaders within the social service sector. Our mission is to enable these leaders to lend their voices in shaping the sector's future. We foster collegiality and encourage participants to leverage their newfound connections to drive meaningful change. This youth leadership programme provides a vibrant platform for 40 participants from diverse backgrounds across the public, private, and people sectors. Here, they engage in exciting and impactful exchanges on their aspirations and commitment to effecting social change.
Discover the dynamic community of past participants from the NCSS 40-Under-40 programme:
The fifth run of the signature youth leadership programme was held from 23 August to 25 August 2023 at PARKROYAL on Beach Road. 40 youth leaders from the social service, healthcare, public and private sectors gathered at a serene sanctuary to learn, network, reflect on the sharing by guest speakers, and discuss issues at a macro level.
2023’s theme centered around ‘Strengthening Connections, Partnering for Impact”, took participants on a journey of
Participants cherished the opportunities to hear personal and authentic sharing by prominent speakers such as Madam Halimah Yacob, former President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Ministry of Social and Family Development and Mr Aaron Maniam, Fellow of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation Education Programme (Oxford Blavatnik School).
In addition to engagement sessions and sharing by invited speakers, participants embarked on a learning journey to Singapore Changi Airport where they learned how the Changi Airport Group pivoted their service and operations during the pandemic.
They were also taken on a community trail at Ang Mo Kio, led by community activators (resident contributors) and facilitated by Allkin Singapore Community Development team. Through this trail, participants witnessed how a community can operate through a strengths-based approach.
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| Welcome Remarks by Mr Eugene Seow, Vice President, National Council of Social Service | |||||
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| Clockwise from top-left: Ms Ng Rei Na, Executive Director, Stroke Support Station Ms Saleemah Ismail, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, New Life Stories Mr Christian Chao, Executive Officer, Care Corner Singapore Ltd Engagement Session with SSA Panel | |||||
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| Engagement with Ms Tan Li San, Chief Executive Officer, National Council of Social Service | |||||
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| Dinner Engagement with Mr Masagos Zulkifli, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health | |||||
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| Engagement with Mr Aaron Maniam, Digital Transformation Education Programme (Oxford Blavatnik School) | |||||
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| Starry Starry Night: Dinner Engagement with NCSS Board | |||||
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| Engagement with Ms Winnie Chan, Founder & CEO, Bynd Artisan and Mr Jesher Loi, Director and Market Development, Ya Kun International Pte Ltd | Engagement with Madam Halimah Yacob, Former President of Republic of Singapore |
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