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Reinvigorate your Passion

“Passion” is something that is hard to describe – it is the thing that gives our lives meaning, and it is the source for our feelings of joy, excitement, and anticipation. Ultimately, passion is the driving force that keeps us going ...

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Juggling a Short Course with Other Commitments

Besides allowing you to indulge in your interests, short courses are also a great way to explore new skillsets and sharpen current ones. The skills and knowledge that you gain through short courses can certainly be a valued addition to your resume. ...

The Protégé Effect: How to Learn by Teaching Others

When we think of studying, the image of opening a book or Powerpoint often comes to mind. We prepare ourselves to use a learning method that ups concentration and decreases distraction. We take notes, jot down flashcards, and highlight important f ...

JobsCentral Held Another Successful Career and Education Fair in 2018

JobsCentral held another successful fair for jobseekers and those looking to upskill, drawing a turnout of over 1500 visitors during the two-day event. Held annually and open to Singaporeans, permanent residents (PRs), and foreigners wit ...

4 Things No One Tells You about Re-Entering School

Many articles speak about what you should expect from tertiary school and how best to cope with stress, but not many tell you about what a culture shock it really is. Whether as a part- or full-time student, re-entering school can be daunting and dif ...

The Rationalisation of Content

In a world full of information, it is much harder now to get the attention of your audience. The good news is, with the rise of interactive media, the audience you get could be much more responsive. So, where does content play in this? Everywhere. ...

SkillsFuture: Other Awards and Programmes Offered

Better known for their Credit scheme, where every eligible Singaporean receives $500 to offset their training course fees, SkillsFuture is the national movement which encourages lifelong learning. However what is lesser known, are the many programmes ...

The Joy of Learning

By Joy Talavera, ROHEI When I was still a student, I told myself “I can’t wait to finish school and start working!” but when I graduated and became a young professional, I wanted to be a student again! Alanis Morissette wo ...

Classroom vs Online Courses

With technology torpedoing its way through our lives and changing the way we consume information, so is the way courses are being taught. Online courses might sound unconventional to some, but there is a growing number of online courses now bein ...

The Tourism and Hospitality Industry Debunked

Bustling and multi-faceted, the tourism and hospitality industry in Singapore plays a pivotal contributing factor to the country’s economy. According to Singapore Tourism Board’s 2014 Annual Report on Tourism Statistics, tourism receipts ...

How to Get Ahead of Your Competition

The harsh reality is that a bachelor’s degree no longer carries the same weight it once did. As more graduate with a bachelor’s degree, job competition has increased in the past decade. While degrees may be a pre-requisite for many positi ...

SkillsFuture: Further Subsidies for Singaporeans Aged 40 and Above

Applicable for Singaporeans aged 40 and above, the Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy is part of the SkillsFuture initiative which was introduced earlier this year. This subsidy will give eligible individuals a higher subsidy rate of up to 90 per cent as co ...

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