Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)

17/08/2026

Contract Jobs for Fresh Graduates: Stepping Stone or Career Detour?

Contract roles are becoming more common for fresh grads — but are they worth it? Here's how to weigh the pros, cons, and find the right fit: https://go.gov.sg/fbaug26-contract

Register your interest to find out more about SWDA’s Skills Advisory, Career Matching & Guidance Services here: https://go.gov.sg/cms-content-fb

Unsure if taking on a contract job is a smart starting point or a risky trade-off for a fresh graduate? Get advice from this career expert.

16/08/2026

Working parents are burning out — but many still struggle to ask for help. Experts share the warning signs and what actually makes a difference: https://go.gov.sg/fbaug26-parents

Find out more about SWDA's skills advisory and career guidance services here: https://go.gov.sg/cms-content-fb

Working parents are juggling multiple demands at the expense of their wellbeing. Experts share the warning signs of burnout and what actually helps.

15/08/2026

The world of work is changing — are you keeping up? This podcast breaks down what career development looks like now: https://go.gov.sg/fbaug26-progress-career

Find out more about SWDA's skills advisory and career guidance services here: https://go.gov.sg/cms-content-fb

In these challenging times, understanding how career development is evolving matters. Learn more on what has changed, and how to pivot in this podcast.

12/08/2026

𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 & 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮

What does the merger of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) mean for individuals, employers and our partners?

Jacqueline Khoo, Acting Executive Director at SGTech, shares how the formation of the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) can strengthen the role of Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) in helping businesses access the talent, capabilities and partnerships they need to thrive in a fast-changing economy.

"SWDA comes at an important time as AI transforms industries, jobs and the way businesses operate. By bringing different parts of the ecosystem together, SWDA can help partners such as Trade Associations and Chambers better support businesses and workers through these changes.

At SGTech, we value our longstanding partnerships with SSG and WSG. Through initiatives such as WSG’s Career Conversion Programmes, we have helped businesses find the talent they need while supporting individuals in building new capabilities.

Over the past year, the SSG-supported AI Impact Series, together with SGTech’s Skills and Training Advisory Clinics, Industry Consults and Validation Sessions, has also helped businesses and individuals build AI capabilities and seize new opportunities.

We welcome the formation of SWDA and look forward to working together to support lifelong learning, workforce transformation and AI capability-building in Singapore."

11/08/2026

The job market is shifting — here's how Singapore employers are adjusting their pay and hiring plans based on the latest trends: https://go.gov.sg/fbaug26-salary-bonus

Find out more about SWDA's skills advisory and career guidance services here: https://go.gov.sg/cms-content-fb

We’ve hit the halfway mark for the year. Here’s how Singaporean employers are adjusting their remuneration and hiring plans based on the latest market trends.

11/08/2026

"Feeling stuck at work?

Sometimes it's due to things beyond your control, like the economy, company changes or a tough job market. But sometimes, it's the conversations we never have, the assumptions we don’t realise we’re making or simply staying in our comfort zone.

One of my clients felt she was always being overlooked for promotions and high-profile projects. As she had never shared her career aspirations, her manager assumed that as a mother of two young children, she preferred a lighter workload.

One honest career conversation changed the course of her career. Once her manager understood her career goals, she was given opportunities to lead organisation-wide projects, and within a year, she was promoted.

If you’re feeling stuck in your career, it might be worth asking yourself these three questions:

⚠️ Am I staying because this role fits my goals or simply because it feels familiar?

⚠️ Am I still learning new skills and growing regardless of my seniority?

⚠️ Am I showing others that I’m ready for the next step, not just doing my current job well?

Career growth doesn’t always start with changing jobs. Sometimes, it starts with changing how we think, what we communicate or the actions we choose to take.

Knowing where you are today is the first step towards getting to where you want to be."

– Dennis Chan, Principal Career Coach, Skills & Workforce Development Agency

10/08/2026

Overdressing for an interview can backfire just as much as underdressing. Here's how to strike the right balance: https://go.gov.sg/fbaug26-outfit

Find out more about SWDA's skills advisory and career guidance services here: https://go.gov.sg/cms-content-fb

We often warn against dressing too casually for interviews, but overdressing can backfire too. Learn how to strike the right balance.

09/08/2026

As Singapore celebrates another year of nation-building, we asked our colleagues at the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) one question:

What kind of Singapore do we want to build?

From creating more opportunities for lifelong learning, to making career transitions less daunting, to embracing AI, these aspirations reflect a shared belief that when people continue to grow, Singapore grows with them.

At SWDA, we're proud to play a part in strengthening our skills and jobs ecosystem, so that Singaporeans and employers can continue to learn, adapt and thrive.

Swipe through to hear our colleagues’ hopes for Singapore.

Happy National Day! 🇸🇬

08/08/2026

📍Somewhere in Singapore… behind this year's National Day song is a teacher shaping tomorrow's musicians. 🎶

As a singer-songwriter, producer and lecturer, Dru Chen wears many hats. While he recently co-wrote Sparkle, this year's National Day song, he spends just as much time in the classroom, helping aspiring musicians and sound engineers discover their own creative voices.

For Dru, making music has always been about uplifting people. That same belief shapes the way he teaches. By encouraging his students to build on their strengths and pursue excellence with integrity, he hopes they'll leave with more than technical skills — a purpose to carry throughout their careers.

His story is a reminder that when passion is paired with purpose, the impact reaches far beyond the individual. Sometimes, the greatest legacy isn't just the work we create, but the people we inspire along the way. 🌱