SHOW SUPPLEMENT OVER 30,000 JOB OPPORTUNITIES OVER 20,000 COURSE PLACEMENTS OVER 70 FREE CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FREE ADMISSION
VISIT US AT CAREER & EDUCATION 2013 1 -3 March, 11am – 8pm, Halls D, E & F, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Education Recruitment Page 3 & Training Page 5 – 6
21st Century Competencies Workshops & Seminars Page 7
Built Environment Pavilion Page 8 – 9
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SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
Greetings and thank you for joining us for Career & Education 2013. Hope as a nation, and hope as individuals comes when we listen to each other, reach out and build with the strengths and resources available. It is a hope that comes with diversity. Diversity in options, experience and participation. Mr. David Blakely Chairman, Organising Committee for Career & Education 2013, Singapore Professional Centre
I want to say thank you to our partners, Informa Exhibitions Pte Ltd, and each organisation that has given time, effort and care to make Career & Education 2013 possible. You are bringing hope and possibilities to people just like yourself.
In line with our 2013 theme - Our Future, Unlimited Possibilities, we are delighted to once again welcome you to Career & Education 2013. This year, the event offers an enhanced one-stop platform providing visitors with the most comprehensive career, training and educational information and opportunities.
The event returns in 2013 with insightful and exciting highlights as well as activities that will cater to each individual’s interests and needs.
Career & Education 2013 has created a useful platform which showcases the various education, training and career opportunities available, assisting visitors in receiving up-to-date information and making decisions for their future.
Ms Pamela Foo Exhibitions Director Informa Exhibitions
As part of this diversity, we are grateful to RCI for providing a wonderful opportunity for each individual to gain greater understanding of your personality through the PEAKS Profile. And in so doing perhaps gain a further step of clarity.
It is for this reason that I’m excited by a wonderful diversity this year. We have specially invited Pioneer Junior College to organise an inaugural Youth-to-Youth Forum and many other exciting activities presented at the event. The CEO Forum returns in its 2nd edition which will continue to attract and inspire individuals to learn from successful industry leaders.
We believe the route to one’s success lies in education and training and recognising the importance of continual learning and skills upgrading to equip graduates and young professionals with cutting edge tools and skills in this competitive, fast pace working environment. We are certain of the need to implement career and advance education guidance to the upcoming generations and working adults.
Ms Susan Elson Divisional Director Informa Exhibitions
Additionally, visitors will benefit from inspiring and informative seminar programmes, job opportunities from various industries and further education options at the exhibition. At the heart of Career & Education 2013 are our exhibitors. Each one has given time and tremendous effort to provide a diverse range of options to each visitor.
Finding a meaningful career means discovering your passion, personality, upgrading your skills, and discovering opportunities. It is my heartfelt hope that each person finds one piece of their personal puzzle at Career & Education 2013. May we each have a blessed journey forward!
This event marks another milestone with a successful series of career and education seminars, 21st Century Competencies Skills’ Workshops & Seminars, collaboration with Pioneer Junior College organising an inaugural Youth-to-Youth Forum, 2nd edition CEO Forum organised by ERC Institute which was well received in Career 2012, Speed Networking Activity presented by SAFRA & ACE, Executive Grooming Workshop & Contest presented by Biipmi & Carrie Models. We would like to express our gratitude to our partner, The Singapore Professional Centre and the Career & Education 2013 Organising Committee. We would also like to give special thanks to Research Communication International, Building & Construction Authority, Pioneer Junior College, SAFRA, ACE, Orita Sinclair, ERC Institute, Biipmi, Carrie Models, Jobstreet.com, PICO, Transit Air Cargo, our premium sponsors, East Asia Institute of Management, Amity Global Business School, ERC Institute, AIA Pte Ltd, Prudential and all of our beloved exhibitors and media friends for your strong support in making Career & Education 2013 a successful event. May we wish all exhibitors a very fruitful participation and to all visitors a rewarding and informative experience at Career & Education 2013.
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL FOR SUPPORTING CAREER & EDUCATION 2013 Built Environment Pavilion Presented by
Youth-to-Youth Forum Presented by
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SEED 2013 Presented by
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Silver Sponsors
Speed Networking Activities Presented by
CEO Forum Presented by
PEAK TM Profiling Presented by
Poster Design Competition Presented by
PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE
Style Me – First Impressions Presented by
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1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
EDUCATION The saying “You are never too old to learn”. Indeed age is just a number and it should not hinder anyone who wishes to learn. Career & Education 2013 is organised in line with the Government’s vision of Singapore being a global hub whilst sustaining a strong employment market. This provides visitors an overview of various courses available at local and foreign educational institutions all under one roof. Graduating students and working adults looking to upgrade their academic qualifications will be able to explore the various options offered by these institutions and take their first step towards embarking on a new educational journey. Join some of our educational exhibitors; EASB, Amity Global Business School, ERC Institute, DIMENSIONS International College, TMC Academy, NUS Bachelor of Technology Programme, Singapore Poly – PACE Academy and many more to find out more on your education options.
PEAKS Profiling For Education TM
Take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy this complimentary psychometric test presented by Research Communication International to have a better understanding of your personality, strengths and abilities. PEAKS TM (Purpose. Energy. Affirmation. Knowledge. Sustainability) is a global on-line psychometric technology that measures and optimises human potential at all levels used by public & private organisations, universities and schools worldwide. The PEAKS TM Subject Fit Index TM helps people who are currently pursuing educational programs and those who are considering retraining to identify their natural personality-driven potential in the different academic subjects offered in universities worldwide. This profile allows people a glimpse of possible educational and training directions by highlighting a list of subjects offered at the Career & Education 2013 that are best suited to the individual’s unique personality, strengths and natural resources.
With More Than 70 Over Career & Education Seminars You are in for a feast! It is definitely an opportunity not to be missed. Career Options (1 – 3 March 2013) These sessions conducted by professionals from exhibiting organisations provide attendees with various on opportunities and choices in education, courses and training. Career Guidance (2 – 3 March 2013) Conducted by renowned speakers and industry professionals, these knowledge sharing career and educational sessions will provide attendees with in-depth information on career and education guidance, job prospects in various industries and professions, local and overseas education opportunities available as well as soft skills from professionals.
Ready, Set, Grow (Overseas Education Pavilion) Studying abroad can be exciting and yet nerve-wrecking. It will most probably be your first time truly away from home; from your familiar surroundings, as well as family and friends. The initial stage may not be always easy, but eventually you will blend into the environment and adapt to the surroundings. You will start making new friends and immerse in a new culture, you will learn to appreciate your life back in Singapore. Over time, you will realise that you have grown in some way or another. If you have the intention to further your studies abroad, but you are uncertain, look no further. Visit the Overseas Education Pavilion! There will be educational providers to give you insights to overseas studies, and sharing their countries’ education, culture and courses. They will also be there to provide assistance with all matters relating to pre- and post-departure matters.
Meet up with the Overseas Education Specialists • AS Education (Overseas Education) • CMS (Pte) Ltd • Hui and Kuah Pte Ltd • Overseas Academic Link Pte Ltd Apart from the educational providers, we are honoured to have representatives from respective countries’ embassies and high commissions from Belgium, Canada, China and many more to provide more valuable information on overseas studies.
Youth-to-Youth Forum This year, Career & Education 2013 has the honour of co-organising with Pioneer Junior College for the inaugural Youth-to-Youth Forum. In line with the college's vision and mission, PJC believes in providing students with opportunities to lead and serve the community via which they acquire 21st century competencies while internalising the college values. This is achieved through PJC's collaboration with various external organisations and partners. This year, PJC has teamed up with Career & Education 2013 to co-organise the inaugural Youth-to-Youth Forum. Students who participated in the college's Local and Overseas Work Shadowing Programme 2012 would front this project and apply the skills and knowledge they have learnt during their work shadowing stints to the marketing and execution of this event. Join us at Hall F, for the inaugural Youth-to-Youth Forum on 1st March (Friday). For more details of the programme, please refer to page 12 of this supplement Presented by PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE
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SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
RECRUITMENT
It has been proven that recruitment at career shows is an effective way of recruiting talents. Given the opportunity to meet with your future employers face-to-face, gives you an added advantage to create an impression. Exhibitors will be present to provide industry awareness of their industries and offer career options and skills upgrading opportunities. With more than 35,000 jobs available, Career & Education 2013 is an excellent opportunity to establish your presence with future employers from the various industries to network and explore the possible career and training opportunities and prospects. Do not miss this opportunity! Join Career & Education 2013 today!
SPECULATION ON MARKET JOB TREND FOR 2013
According to the JobStreet.com Job Outlook Survey conducted in November last year, Singaporeans are expecting a cautious hiring climate in 2013. Amongst the 550 Singaporean workers who participated in this survey, only 27% forecasted an upbeat hiring pace in 2013. 73% expressed concerns for a conservative job climate with lesser demand for jobs. 100 employers were surveyed and they echoed the same sentiments for the job market this year. However, majority indicated that they will still continue to hire amidst caution. 22% of the employers surveyed said they will require more than 10 new hires within the next 6 months. Despite predicting a slowdown in the job market, 75% of Singaporean workers are still considering changing jobs in 2013. Salary and job advancement were identified as the top pull factors for a job change. Majority of the respondents also singled out the first quarter as the best time to start a job hunt. *Information provided by Jobstreet.com
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1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
INDUSTRIES HIGHLIGHTS We would like to thank our exhibitors for kindly providing insights into the various industries.
TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
BANKING & FINANCE
Always wanted to connect with people from different cultures, impress guests with impeccable service and assist tourists to give them the most rewarding experience? Look no further, the tourism & hospitality industry is for you! This industry is one of the largest service sectors in Singapore.
The financial services sector consists of banking, security dealing activities, fund management activities, insurance and other financial-related activities such as administration of the financial markets. Despite of the different roles, the financial services sector is similar in one aspect; it is all about products and relationship.
According to the Singapore Tourism Board's statistics, in 2011, Singapore received 13.2 million international visitors (of which 76% came from Asia) and generated US$ 22.3 Billion in tourism receipts. The Tourism & Hospitality industry is an ever-growing industry which covers a variety of sectors; such as travel agencies, hotels, airlines and many more. With such a broad range, it is without a doubt that there is a demand for employment. This is a people-loving industry. If you have the passion to serve others, interact and meet with new people, positive attitude and do not mind working irregular shifts, then this is the industry for you.
These days, the financial services sector is more demanding and less forgiving as customers is becoming savvier with the advancement of technology. No doubt, it is demanding, but it can also be a fun place to work. In the past, this sector was a lot on what products your company has to offer. As time changes, it is no longer just about your products, but the relationship you have with your clients. If you think you have what it takes, join us at this Sector today!
Visit the Tourism & Hospitality Sector to find out more on the course and job opportunities!
ARTS & CREATIVE
HEALTHCARE
In recent years, Singapore has grown to be more open to the arts and creative industry. This industry covers a wide range of jobs; from fine arts, to media and production, audio, dance and the list goes on. The government has been coming up with plans to promote the arts and creative industry in Singapore and this is a bold move but with the increase of art schools, this will provide more opportunities for the future generations.
The healthcare industry is ever ready to hire people. The range of jobs available in the healthcare industry is vast. Whether you are a nurse, doctor, radiographer, or speech therapist, your expertise are bound to be sought after. With the increase in the ageing population, the demand for healthcare in Singapore is on a rise. Apart from being strong in the medical field, Singapore is also well established in the scientific and clinical field. With the strong support from the government, Singapore is increasingly recognised as a hub for research and medical care. Henceforth, the growth of this sector presents extensive opportunities for medical professionals to explore the varied fields of healthcare services and medical research.
This is one industry that knows how to have fun as you have the liberty to think out of the box, and be different and there is no limit to what you can produce. Unlike other industries, companies in these industries thrive on the creative skills of people, and this can come in the form of conceptual thinking, production, or having an eye for current trends.
Want to find out more about your career path in the healthcare sector? Come and visit the Healthcare Sector!
Visit our Arts & Creative Sector to find out more!
PEAKSTM Profiling For Career PEAKS™ helps people of all cultures and stages of life to understand their unique personality and natural potential. This information allows people to identify their unique strengths, abilities and natural resources and will therefore help them in the areas of personal relationships, leadership, education and career development. There will be certified interpreters on hand to explain the PEAKS™ Personality Profile and the accompanying PEAKS™ job Fit Index™ that will give people a glimpse of the types of careers best suited to their unique personality, and which will be available at the Career & Education 2013 - PEAKS™ Career Profiling Corner.
TRAINING
The increasing demand in society has escalated the need to remain relevant in today’s work environment. Skills improvement and upgrading have become a requirement and continues to form an important aspect for career growth. Career & Education 2013 addresses this need through its continuing education and training providers as well as recruitment opportunities for you to stay ahead. The presence of Industry Continuing Education Sectors include arts & creative, built environment, healthcare services, engineering, retail & services and tourism hospitality reinforces Career & Education 2013 as the preferred training & recruitment exhibition in Singapore. There will be dedicated platforms for the respective industry sectors to present their expertise to a wide audience of working adults, who will also benefit from the convenience of exploring many different training & employment opportunities from the various sectors at one stop. Visit our show and explore the various training opportunities with some of our exhibitors include; Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing, At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy, Far East Gemological Institute, SHATEC Institute and many more.
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1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Continuing education and training allows you to be equipped with the right skills to stay relevant and employable in this ever-changing global economy. Career & Education 2013 understands the importance of 21st Century Competencies. This is aimed at equipping not only job seekers, but also current employees with the necessary strategy in getting ahead in their respective careers. It encompasses work-life balance, skills in career transition and job search, interviewing and networking skills, personal grooming, image building, personality development, speech training, sports and fitness, dressing tips and more to suit each individual in making sure they recognize and improve their competencies. These sessions are geared towards PMETs, working adults and graduating students. Throughout the next 3 days, we will be carrying out series of seminars and workshops to suit every individual’s needs. Swing by to join us at our show. For more information on the programme details, refer to page 10-16 of this supplement!
Be Charmed by InQueenz Q: Could you give a brief introduction on what InQueenz is all about? A: InQueenz shares, engages and empowers individuals to "look good and feel good". We also organizes look good and feel good events to support the community of graduates from InQueenz Charisma & Image Programs with intra/inter-social & networking opportunities. Q: I understand that your underlying basis is based on charisma. Why is having charisma so important and how would it help you in your work place? A: Charisma is the sum of all the parts of looking good and feeling good. In my 15 years of experience working with people, I have seen far too many individuals, who did not have the courage to stand up to take charge of their destiny because they are limited by their self-imposed glass ceilings. Such individuals typically suffer from inner remorse and often feel like they are failures in life. I created the “Look Good, Feel Good” programme in the hope that it will help individuals find Genecia Luo the missing parts, which can be the keys that will help Charisma Coach & Founder InQueenz by Genecia Luo you unlock what the universe can truly offer.
Branding for Employability Employability is not the same as employment; just because you have a job does not mean that you are employable. This is because employability, which is about gaining, retaining and regaining employment, is relative and not absolute. Hence being employable isn’t simply just about you. It’s about who you’re up against. We all need to enhance our Personal Attributes, improve our Personal Circumstances and monitor some Demand Factors. One important Personal Attributes to develop to enhance your employability is online personal branding. With the advent of social media and pervasiveness of the internet, personal branding has become very challenging for many people. As branding is very contextual in nature, portraying and maintaining a consistent personal brand across personal and public spaces, or family and corporate spaces, has become all the more crucial. You have to be mindful of your digital footprints when it comes to online personal branding, as images or written statements might be misinterpreted when taken out of context. While there are various online social media tools that people use for different purposes, it is advisable to ensure that the branding proposition is consistent and suitable. biipmi.com is an innovative cloud-based system to enable you to develop your online personal branding, and hence employability, through investing with your resumes, portfolios, and social networks.
Anderson Tan Director biipmi Pte Ltd
The Most Stressed Generation: The Millennials Norman Anderson, CEO of the American Psychological Association, commented that jobs and money are stressing the millennials out. Young Americans between 18 and 33 years old — the so-called millennials — are more stressed than the rest of the population, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association. To lower the rates of chronic illnesses and reduce the nation’s health costs, Norman Anderson stressed the need to improve how the society view and treat stress and unhealthy behaviours that are contributing to the high incidence of disease in the United States. The Good News The good news is you can help reduce stress with meditation. Meditation helps you to relax and be less mentally agitated.
Meditation is not the goal; it’s the journey. You should have a goal in mind why you want to learn meditation.
Smiling Meditation Focus Cycle: Start the timer and gently close your eyes, breathe naturally, smile to yourself and focus on: 1. Relaxing your Head and Neck, 2. Relaxing your Arms by: 2.1 Relaxing your shoulder joints, 2.2 Relaxing your elbow joints, 2.3 Relaxing your wrist joints and 2.4 Relaxing your finger joints. 3. Relaxing your solar plexus area, 4. Relaxing your back and spinal area, 5. Relaxing your Legs by: 5.1 Relaxing your hip joints, 5.2 Relaxing your knee joints, 5.3 Relaxing your ankle joints and, 5.4 Relaxing your toe joints.
You may wish to try the 10 minutes smiling medication to help distress.
Repeat the Meditation Focus Cycle. Meditate for 10 minutes, until the timer sounds.
Medical researchers have studied the effects and benefits of meditation and results have shown that meditation alone or in conjunction with other modalities has helped in the following: • Lower blood pressure • Reduce acute and chronic pain • Relax the internal organs • Increase breathing and lung capacity • Reduce anxiety and stress
The 10 Minutes Smiling Meditation The 10 minutes smiling meditation program is non-denominational, non-sectarian, and non-political. Whenever you mediate, you need to be 100% completely focused.
Shifu Colin Koh Immediate Past Chairman Singapore Professional Centre
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1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
Date
SHOW AT A GLANCE 1 - 3 March 2013 Exhibition (Education, Recruitment, Training), 11am – 8pm, Halls D, E and F Youth-to-Youth Forum, 1.00pm – 7.30pm, Hall F (Lucky Draw at 7.15pm – 7.30pm)
Day 1 1 March 2013 (Friday)
Career Options 1, Room 1 1.15pm - 5.30pm, Hall E
Opening Ceremony 9.45am - 10.30am Hall F
Career Options 2, Room 2 11.00am - 5.30pm, Hall E
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21 Century Competencies Workshops & Seminars, 1.00pm – 7.00pm, Hall E (Lucky Draw at 7.00pm – 7.15pm) Social Entrepreneurship Experience and Development (SEED) Programme 2013, 11.00am - 1.00pm, Hall F Poster Design Competition Gallery, Hall E CEO Forum, 1.00pm – 6.30pm, Hall F st
21 Century Competencies Workshops & Seminars, 1.00pm – 7.00pm, Hall E (Lucky Draw at 7.00pm – 7.15pm)
Day 2
Career Guidance, Room 1, 1.00pm – 6.00pm, Hall E
2 March 2013 (Saturday)
Career Options 3, Room 2, 11.00am – 7.00pm, Hall E Speed Networking Activities Entrepreneurs Speed Networking Session 1 (2.00pm - 3.00pm), Hall E
Career Speed Networking Session 2 (5.00pm - 6.00pm), Hall E
Poster Design Competition Gallery, Hall E st
21 Century Competencies Workshops & Seminars, 1.00pm – 6.00pm, Hall E (Lucky Draw at 6.00pm – 6.15pm) Career Guidance, Room 1, 1.00pm – 6.00pm, Hall E Career Options 4, Room 2, 11.00am – 5.30pm, Hall E
Day 3
Speed Networking Activities
3 March 2013 (Sunday)
Entrepreneurs Speed Networking Session 1 (2.00pm - 3.00pm), Hall E
Career Speed Networking Session 2 (5.00pm - 6.00pm), Hall E
‘Style Me – First Impressions’ an Executive Make-Over Contest (11.30am – 6.15pm), Hall F Poster Design Competition Gallery, Hall E *Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
21 CENTURY COMPETENCIES ST
Programme Day 1
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS 1 March 2013, Friday Time
WORK-LIFE BALANCE: HOW TO BE HAPPY AND HEALTHY AT WORK by Mohd, Worklife Solutions
21 CENTURY COMPETENCIES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS (Hall E) ST
We hear all the time about the importance of reducing stress at work, and the negative impact it has on the workplace and productivity, especially in a fast
HOW TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM BY BUILDING A MILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO by Freddy Gomez, Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group 1.00pm 3.00pm
Singaporeans are known to be very hard working, yet many of them are struggling financially after paying off their expenses and are caught up in the rat race. Moreover, the cost of living is continuing to rise such that even a comfortable retirement may seem challenging to some. Hence, will it ever be possible to achieve financial freedom? Financial freedom is not going to happen by chance. You must have the proper mindset and skill sets. In this 2 hours session, come and discover how you can achieve financial freedom by building a million-dollar investment portfolio.
paced country like Singapore. We need to reduce stress, but if we do it by talking about stress all the time all we do is put the focus on something we want to avoid! Why not put the focus on something we want to create – Happiness at work and a Happy life! 5.00pm 6.00pm
MOTIVATION IN THE WORKPLACE by Andrew Calvert, AchieveGlobal 3.00pm 4.00pm
4.00pm 5.00pm
Colour is your most powerful friend in the wardrobe. It can transform you from a drab to fab with the flick of a fuchsia fingernail or the swish of a scarlet scarf, as long as the colours you wear are in the right tones and hues for you. Embracing your personal colour palette is so transformative. It energizes your wardrobe, boosts and enhances your appearance, and adds creative flair to your image. Join Ice Lee in this workshop to discuss the strategic use of flattering colours that work with your natural tones to raise you above the sea of familiar beige, black, navy and grey, so you can grab that “wow” factor and shake it for all it’s worth.
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Attendees will: • Identify how to gain more fulfillment from work • 5 quickfire ways to improve your mood and the people around you • Discover their unique talents, starting to appreciate them and use them more regularly • How to really use goals in pictures (i.e. Law of Attraction) to speed up our goal attainment • Why your ‘hobbies’ and ‘favourite exercises’ might be doing you more harm than good • Develop tools to raise self-worth and self-belief Truly a 60 minute “Happy Hour” session to boost morale and develop insights.
Behind every unmotivated employee is a leadership problem waiting to be solved. Yet many employees and their leaders see motivation as a game of rewards and punishment. Forget the cash. Forget the threats. To engage today’s workforce, a leader is well advised to seek the heart of what moves people. And if you are looking for your next role, understanding what to look for in a potential employer will help you choose the right job… In a lecture and activity based format listen to and experience Andrew Calvert present the findings of AchieveGlobal’s Asia based research into employee motivation and leadership behaviours. At this event you can learn practical tips on how to motivate yourself, your team and avoid common mistakes that can actually de motivate employees.
COLOURS AND DRESS SENSE by Ice Sherry Lee, Aphrodite Image Consultancy
This eye opening inspirational workshop is one which challenges our attitude to work and how we influence the kind of day we have.
POWER OF PERSONAL BRANDING - PART 1 by Genecia Luo, InQueenz By Genecia Luo Training Academy "Remember, to get to where you want, you have to start where you are now." - Genecia Luo
6.00pm 7.00pm
A brand name is more than just a word on a piece of paper or apparel. It is the beginning of a conversation. You’re just a normal man on the street, a nobody, without your identity. How can you stand out from the crowd? Part of being a charismatic leader is to understand what is your own personal brand, helping you to achieve the success, influence, and attraction that you want. This will, in turn, lead you towards earning the income you’ve always dreamt of. Personal Branding (PB) is essential in differentiating yourself from others and moving up the ladder of success. In this session, learn from Genecia Luo, Author of Look Good, Feel Good Series, titled "Power of Personal Branding: 8 Irresistible Ways to build your brand". She will be sharing on the ABCs of personal branding and its influences. Learn the consistencies within the building blocks to build your reputation and your identity. Be ready to receive practical tips to enhance your PB with live demonstrations, examples, and more! When you build your Personal Brand, you will not only achieve success in your career but in your personal life as well!
1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS:
Programme Day 1
CAREER OPTIONS
1 March 2013, Friday Time 1.15pm 1.45pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 2.45pm 3.15pm
CAREER OPTIONS (Hall E, Room 1) CAREER AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT by Tan Hoon Wee, Building & Construction Authority TOURISM – YOUR PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF CAREER CHOICES by Chris Coates / Ray Petts, William Angliss Institute
PRESENTATION BY SHATEC INSTITUTES
1 March 2013, Friday Time
CAREER OPTIONS (Hall E, Room 2)
11.00am 1.00pm
TO BE ADVISED
1.15pm 1.45pm
PRESENTATION BY NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS
2.00pm 2.30pm
AMITY AS A PATHWAY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION by Dudley Crossland, Amity Global Business School
2.45pm 3.15pm
MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT PICO! by Pamela Dua, Pico Art International
3.30pm 4.00pm
US/UK COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS SEMINAR by Rohan Pasari, Collegify Pte. Ltd
4.15pm 4.45pm
CAREER PATHWAY TO EARLY CHILDHOOD by Fanny Chan, Modern Montessori International
3.30pm 4.00pm
WHY STUDY PSYCHOLOGY AND HOW TO BECOME A PSYCHOLOGIST? by Gordon Walker, TMC Academy
5.00pm 5.30pm
REV UP YOUR DREAMS! by Coen Tan, Cialfo Pte. Ltd
5.00pm 5.30pm
INSIGHTS FROM THE MICE INDUSTRY by Ong Wee Min, SACEOS
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
Social Entrepreneurship Experience and Development (SEED) Programme 2013 SEED 2012 is a breakthrough initiative that saw success in being a one-of-a-kind programme, providing a platform for participants to gain insights into the Social Entrepreneurial Scene in Singapore. With the support of 16 social enterprises as well as organizations such as the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Singapore National Co-operative Federation, SE Association and NUS Entrepreneurship Society, SEED 2012 had attracted over 300 applicants. During the week-long internship, 60 participants were selected to engage in an assigned Social Enterprise (SE)’s daily operations, thus learning how to manage the challenges each SE faced.
programme that ranges from 1 to 3 weeks during the summer holiday, the program strives to help participants deepen their understanding of social enterprises through close interactions with the founders of each social enterprise. After this internship, participants will be able to gain an invaluable experience of being in an organization that makes a difference. Presented by
This year, SEED 2013 aims to mirror its success by offering first-hand experience not only to youths, but for the first time, to adults too. Through a short attachment
Stand a chance to win Cash Prizes & Hampers
POSTER DESIGN GALLERY 2nd March 2013, Saturday, 3:00pm Hall E, Sands Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Come and witness the winner for the Poster Design Competition. The winner will walk away with a Design Scholarship worth $18,200 sponsored by Orita Sinclair School of Design, New Media & the Arts.
3rd March 2013, Sunday 11:30am - 6.15pm, Hall F Sands Expo & Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Do join us to witness individuals embarking on a journey, going through a transformation to improve their image, self-confidence and poise to make that important first impression a lasting one!
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Orita Sinclair is a boutique design school in Singapore where you will learn from industry professionals in small class
1 - 3 March 2013
YOUTH-TO-YOUTH FORUM
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
Presented by
Programme Day 1
PIONEER JUNIOR COLLEGE
1 March 2013, Friday Time
1.00pm 1.45pm
YOUTH-TO-YOUTH FORUM ( Hall F) Chairperson: Jason Ma, ThreeEQ
HOW TO BE A MILLIONAIRE AT 25 This engages you in a dialogue with young entrepreneurs who can share their experiences and opinions in their journey to excel in local business in Singapore and how eventually they have explored business within the region.
GOAL SETTING - KNOWING WHERE YOU ARE HEADING TO AND BEYOND Speaker: Gerald Lee, Adam Khoo Learning Technologies
• Take your hobby or something you love doing and turn it into a 5-figure monthly business! Speaker: Tan Yi Fong, Ministry of Retail
• Having a direction in life is pivotal to success • Turning your hopes and dreams into reality • Understanding the importance of goal setting towards your career and education
4.45pm 5.30pm
MAKING A DIFFERENCE Technology in itself cannot transform learning. You need role models who will help you channel your energy and passion to work towards solutions for a better future.
• Speaker: Eileen Feng, Socialwalk
CREATING GREATER IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY This talk engages you to create greater impact in the community and take part in volunteering programmes. This highlights the spirit of volunteerism and community service. Speakers will share personal experiences and inspirations for their involvement in community service, social work and/or in non-profit organisations.
• Youth and social media Speaker: Deborah Nga, Google 1.45pm 2.30pm
• Creating Social Change Speaker: David Hoe, United Nations Association of Singapore
• Leading for Change Speaker: Sean Kong, Halogen Foundation
We live in a society that is filled with many cracks. Some of these cracks are small while others are screaming for our attentions. Yet, we never seem to hear and catch a sight of it. Then again, even if we do see those cracks, we often wonder what we can do about it. Wait…maybe you can. Through this 15-20 minutes sharing session, we will explore how any individual like you and me can create/effect change be it in your school environment or society. What are the elements that make a 'change' and how do we 'sustain' it? Everyone is gifted with the ability to understand, innovate and create change. Creating one change at a time.
5.30pm 6.15pm
Social Work has been misconstrued for many years now and the inner secret of the trade will be revealed through this talk. Giving you examples of the roles played and scope of the job, this talk will not only open your eyes to see that Social Work is a profession but it will give you an appreciation of the vocation as well.
A brand name is more than just a word on a piece of paper or apparel. It is the beginning of a conversation. You’re just a normal man on the street, a nobody, without your identity. How can you stand out from the crowd? Part of being a charismatic leader is to understand what is your own personal brand, helping you to achieve the success, influence, and attraction that you want. This will, in turn, lead you towards earning the income you’ve always dreamt of.
BE KIND – INSTILL THE KAMPUNG SPIRIT OF NEIGHBOURLINESS INTO THE COMMUNITY Speaker: William Wan, Singapore Kindness Movement
Personal Branding (PB) is essential in differentiating yourself from others and moving up the ladder of success. In this session, learn from Genecia Luo, Author of Look Good, Feel Good Series, titled "Power of Personal Branding: 8 Irresistible Ways to build your brand" She will be sharing on the ABCs of personal branding and its influences. Learn the consistencies within the building blocks to build your reputation and your identity.
“Before the 60s, most people in Singapore lived in kampungs (villages). Some communities shared a common well. More commonly, they shared a common “sound box” called Rediffusion. People from the kampung gathered in front of a Rediffusion to be mesmerised by story tellers. There was a great deal of sharing and caring. People of all races and religion generally got along quite nicely. 6.15pm 6.45pm
When you build your Personal Brand, you will not only achieve success in your career but in your personal life as well!
Q&A/PANEL DISCUSSION
3.45pm 4.45pm
NETWORKING BREAK
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We have since progressed to high-rise flatted living, for the most part. The kampungs are communities of the past, but should the kampung spirit of caring and sharing be history too? Last year at the National Day Rally speech the Prime Minister lamented that we are “getting less patient, less tolerant, less willing to compromise in order to get along.” In my reflective response, I suggested that we have the ability to revive the kampung spirit because it is in each one of us. At the beginning of the year, I also wrote that collectively we can bring back the kampung spirit.
• Youth In a Relationship Speaker: Anderson Tan, biipmi Pte Ltd
3.15pm 3.45pm
What is Giving (Volunteering/Donations)? Overview of the Giving Landscape Taking the first step Types of needs and corresponding volunteering activities Introduction to the SG Cares & SG Gives portal Managing Expectations
• Social Work - A Career that Makes a Difference Speaker: Sujeeta Elizabeth Menon, Singapore Association of Social Workers
"Remember, to get to where you want, you have to start where you are now." - Genecia Luo
We are social beings, and any form of socialisation must necessarily involve formation of relationships. Relationship essentially is about the state and condition of connections with people, and the skills in managing the connections. There are many different forms of relationships, but all have similar elements: Intimacy, Commitment, and Expectations. Understanding these elements will enable you to objectively manage the various complex relationships that you would have to face in your growing years.
• Make a Difference Today Speaker: Paolo Miranda, National Volunteer and Philantropy Centre
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• Youth and Charisma in Personal Branding Speaker: Genecia Luo, InQueenz by Genecia Luo
Be ready to receive practical tips to enhance your PB with live demonstrations, examples, and more!
Many of us dream of doing great things, but often pass up on the many small opportunities to do the small things that add up to a big difference. The opportunities to make a change are in the places we spend most of our time in. If we can keep a look out for such opportunities to make a difference, even a small one, then slowly but surely, you are making a change. You don't have to wait till you're working or earning, but you can use your influence to make a difference where you are, today.
Always wanted to volunteer or donate but didn’t know how or where help was needed? Learn an easy way to CARE (Volunteer) and GIVE (Donate) via the NVPC portals. This talk will discuss the following topics:
GROWING AND GLOWING Stress in studies rock your balance from time to time. Too much stress, anxiety, depression, or worry interfere with health, career or personal relationships. But no matter how difficult things seem, by learning to harness stress and gain emotional awareness, you can bring yourself into balance and have a more positive outlook.
2.30pm 3.15pm
Through this talk, you will learn the secrets of: - How to kick-start your Internet business with only a few hundred dollars - Important business lessons you must know when running a business as a student - How to generate over a quarter-million dollars in sales -- working from home - How to multiply your income and fast-track your path to financial freedom through investing
I am convinced that the kampong spirit of neighbourliness can transform us into a gracious community, and we will be much happier for it.” 6.45pm 7.15pm
Q&A/PANEL DISCUSSION
7.15pm 7.30pm
LUCKY DRAW
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS:
Programme Day 2
CAREER OPTIONS
2 March 2013, Saturday Time
CAREER OPTIONS (Hall E, Room 2)
2.30pm 3.30pm
SUCCESS IN THE F&B INDUSTRY FROM EXECUTIVE CHEF TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE by Chef Christophe Megel, At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy
3.30pm 4.00pm
EDUCATION LOAN by Kelvin Ee, RHB Bank
11.00am 11.30am
LEARNING SPANISH – THE GATEWAY TO THE CULTURE OF 500 MILLION PEOPLE by Josep Mas, Las Lilas School
11.30am 12.00pm
CAREERS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT by Lutchia Deva, Building & Construction Authority
4.00pm 4.30pm
SOCIAL WORK - A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE by Sujeeta Elizabeth Menon, Singapore Association of Social Workers
12.00pm 12.30pm
PRESENTATION BY SHATEC INSTITUTES
4.30pm 5.00pm
ABE AS ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY AWARDS by Penelope Hood, Amity Global Business School
12.30pm 1.00pm
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES by Kiefer Lee, Sheffield Hallam University
5.00pm 5.30pm
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES by Jesse Tan, EASB
1.00pm 1.30pm
COUNSELLING AS A CAREER CHOICE by Alan Yeo, Singapore Association for Counselling
5.30pm 6.30pm
WEEKEND ENTREPRENEUR - FROM HOBBY TO PASSIVE INCOME by Colin Koh, Singapore Professional Centre
1.30pm 2.00pm
OVERVIEW OF A CAREER IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY by Lim Yeow Khee, Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers
6.30pm 7.00pm
EARN AN ENGINEERING DEGREE WHILE YOU WORK - THE BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B.TECH) PROGRAMME AT NUS by Loh Han Tong, NUS Bachelor of Technology
2.00pm 2.30pm
THE WORLD OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER by Glenn Carney and John Heng, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS:
Programme Day 2
CAREER GUIDANCE
2 March 2013, Saturday Time
CAREER GUIDANCE (Hall E, Room 1) OVERSEAS STUDIES
1.00pm 2.00pm
STUDY IN THE USA by Jeremy Craig, US Education Information Center, Singapore
2.00pm 3.00pm
STUDY IN THE UK by Susan Tan, British Council, Singapore
CEO
3.00pm 4.00pm
AN AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION FOR A FUTURE UNLIMITED by Sherleen Seah, Australian Trade Commission, Singapore
4.00pm 5.00pm
STUDYING IN CANADA: ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS by Jonathan Kwan, Kwantum Leap
5.00pm 6.00pm
NO MONEY FOR FURTHER STUDIES? SOME SUGGESTIONS… by Leong Sze Hian, Singapore Professional Centre
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
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FORUM
Programme Day 2
ERCI Care - Business with a Heart 2 March 2013, Saturday Time
CEO FORUM (HALL F)
1.00pm 1.30pm
ASIAN TITAN TRENDS UPDATE (PRIVATE SESSION) by Andy Ong, ERC Holdings Chairman
1.30pm 1.50pm
PUBLIC SEATING
1.50pm 2.00pm
FORUM & SPEAKER INTRODUCTION by Emcee
2.00pm 3.15pm
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE by Justine Lee, Soule Apparels Co Founder & Director
3.15pm 3.30pm
NETWORKING BREAK
3.30pm 4.45pm
GOING THE DISTANCE: LESSONS I LEARNT ON MY ENTREPRENEURSHIP JOURNEY by Terence Quek, Emergenetics International - Asia CEO
4.45pm 5.00pm
NETWORKING BREAK
5.00pm 6.00pm
HOW TO MAKE IT BIG IN REAL ESTATE by Andy Ong, ERC Holdings Chairman
6.00pm 6.30pm
Q&A AND NETWORKING SESSION
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
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1 - 3 March 2013
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SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES
Programme Day 2
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS 2 March 2013, Saturday Time
could take a toll on your professional reputation or lead to dangerous or costly mistakes. Leave work at work. With the technology to connect to anyone at any time from virtually anywhere, there may be no boundary between work and home — unless you create it. If you are unable to separate work life from your personal life, than it's important to Learn How to harness Personal Energy Balance to overcome the stress and restore Harmony.
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS (Hall E) 5 PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES FOR YOUR CAREER ADVANCEMENT by Ngee Key, Your Own 360 What would a promotion bring to you? How would things change? Why would that be rewarding?
1.00pm 2.00pm
POWER OF PERSONAL BRANDING - PART 2 by Genecia Luo, InQueenz By Genecia Luo Training Academy
As humans, we were wired from birth to make progress. If we’re not learning and stretching, we’ll eventually become stifled and stagnant. Just as plants need the right conditions to flourish, we need the right conditions to thrive, or a piece of us will wither and die.
"Remember, to get to where you want, you have to start where you are now." - Genecia Luo
A healthy career involves a continuous process of stretching and growing not just from an intellectual perspective, such as learning the latest software or acquiring new industry knowledge, but a deeper and more meaningful level of progress such as the ability to promote to the next level of authority with new challenges and responsibilities.
A brand name is more than just a word on a piece of paper or apparel. It is the beginning of a conversation. You’re just a normal man on the street, a nobody, without your identity. How can you stand out from the crowd?
4.00pm 5.00pm
In this seminar, you will learn about: • The three main motivational factors to move forward in your career • Common characteristics of promotable people • 5 common roadblocks to promotion and strategies to overcome them
LIFE IN THE EXCITING ONLINE INDUSTRY by Gladys Han, PurpleClick 2.00pm 3.00pm
Personal Branding (PB) is essential in differentiating yourself from others and moving up the ladder of success. In this session, learn from Genecia Luo, Author of Look Good, Feel Good Series, titled "Power of Personal Branding: 8 Irresistible Ways to build your brand". She will be sharing on the ABCs of personal branding and its influences. Learn the consistencies within the building blocks to build your reputation and your identity.
The digital domain has invariably been described as dynamic, fast-changing, multifaceted and complex. The explosion of mobile and social media has undoubtedly also changed the rules of engagement in the way businesses use digital to engage customers. Find out what it takes to be part of this revolution and have a glimpse of what it is like to help businesses better reach customers in this digital conundrum.
Be ready to receive practical tips to enhance your PB with live demonstrations, examples, and more! When you build your Personal Brand, you will not only achieve success in your career but in your personal life as well!
BE A 21ST CENTURY RELEVANT INDIVIDUAL: TRIANGULATE YOUR OWN SUCCESS IN LIFE! by Leroy Frank Ratnam, Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group
WORK-LIFE BALANCE: DE-STRESS WITH TAI CHI by Colin Koh, Singapore Professional Centre 3.00pm 4.00pm
Part of being a charismatic leader is to understand what is your own personal brand, helping you to achieve the success, influence, and attraction that you want. This will, in turn, lead you towards earning the income you’ve always dreamt of.
Colin Koh will share with you how to overcome Stress with Tai Chi EMBA. Colin Koh is a Tai Chi practitioner and Shifu for more than 30 years. He is also a former National Pugilistic Champion.
5.00pm 7.00pm
When your work life and personal life are out of balance, your stress level is likely to soar. It's important to restore Harmony. Executives are racking up many hours at work, especially if you're trying to earn a promotion or manage an ever-increasing workload with overtime. Spending most of your time working, may affect your home and sex life. Consider the consequences of poor work-life balance: Fatigue. When you're tired, your ability to work productively and think clearly may suffer — which
It is often considered a mystery by many how success can be achieved and why some people are able to consistently produce massive results in everything that they do while others constantly procrastinate and lose focus before they achieve their objectives. Truth is, success belongs to the people who know how to guard the 3 main areas in their life! In this session, you will learn to triangulate your own success in life by mastering these 3 areas revealed by our Licensed Master NLP Trainer, Leroy Frank Ratnam. With this little known but effective strategy you will start to gain greater control of your actions and results in everything that you do!
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
“Do you want to explore if the grass is really greener on the other side?
Speed Networking Activities
Join our Speed Networking Activites for a session of organised chaos! Speed Networking is an efficient, face-to-face professional networking model similar to “speed dating” that enables participants to make new contacts through one-on-one focused conversations for a stipulated period of time. Because “you don’t know what you don’t know” and meeting others is a great way to find out what you’re missing! Making new business connections or contacts provide access to innovation link-ups who can potentially broaden your horizons! It will be split into two different sessions to focus more on your needs and wants; Entrepreneurs and Career Speed Networking Sessions will help you forge new connections!
Entrepreneurs Speed Networking Session
Hall E
Gearing towards Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Startups, this is the session for you to meet and exchange contacts while exploring collaboration or business opportunities. Who should attend: Why should you attend: Date: Time:
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Startups To meet and exchange contacts while exploring collaboration or business opportunities. 2nd March 2013 (Sat) 3 rd March 2013 (Sun) 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Career Speed Networking Session
Hall E
This is more inclined towards Recruiters, Head Hunters, Job Seekers, and Fresh Graduates. This is a great opportunity to meet and exchange contacts while recruiting potential candidates or seeking new jobs. Who should attend: Why should you attend: Date: Time:
Recruiters, Head Hunters, Jobseekers and Fresh Graduates To meet and exchange contacts while recruiting potential candidates or seeking new jobs. 2nd March 2013 (Sat) 3 rd March 2013 (Sun) 5.00pm - 6.00pm
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1 - 3 March 2013
SANDS EXPO AND CONVENTION CENTER, HALLS D,E & F, MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS:
Programme Day 3
CAREER OPTIONS
3 March 2013, Sunday Time
CAREER OPTIONS (Hall E, Room 2)
2.00pm 2.30pm
CAREER IN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS by Desmond Chong, Solomon Alliance Management
11.00am 11.30am
PILOT CAREERS IN AVIATION by David Trevelyan, Basair Aviation College
2.45pm 3.15pm
EDUCATION LOAN by Kelvin Ee, RHB Bank
11.45am 12.15pm
FIND OUT WHAT A BROAD BASED GERMAN EDUCATION PROGRAMME CAN DO FOR YOUR CAREER by Nicholas Tan, German Institute of Science and Technology – TUM Asia
3.30pm 4.00pm
MONASH COLLEGE YOUR PATHWAY TO MONASH UNIVERSITY by John Teo, TMC Academy
4.15pm 4.45pm
UNDERSTANDING SINGAPOREAN WINE CONSUMERS by Reinaldo Wong, EASB
5.00pm 5.30pm
ABE AS ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY AWARDS by Penelope Hood, Amity Global Business School
12.30pm 1.00pm
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE GEMS & JEWELLERY INDUSTRY by Tay Thye Sun, Far East Gemological Institute
1.15pm 1.45pm
BCA ACADEMY - UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE STUDIES FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT by Yong Wee Hau, BCA Academy
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
CAREER & EDUCATION SEMINARS:
Programme Day 3
CAREER GUIDANCE
3 March 2013, Sunday Time
CAREER GUIDANCE (Hall E, Room 1)
3.00pm 4.00pm
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY by Richard Kaw, Singapore Institute of Food Science and Technology
1.00pm 2.00pm
SUCCESSFUL JOB HUNTING – USING THE ‘THE ART OF WAR’ by Colin Koh, Singapore Professional Centre
4.00pm 5.00pm
PREPARING FOR UNIVERSITY & DEVELOPING AS YOUNG LEADERS by Jason Ma, ThreeEQ
2.00pm 3.00pm
ENGINEERING: THE CAREER FIELD THAT IMPROVES OUR QUALITY OF LIFE by Sam Man Keong, Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologist (SIET)
5.00pm 6.00pm
FINANCIAL LITERACY by Freddie Kang, Financial Planning Association of Singapore
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES
Programme Day 3
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS 3 March 2013, Sunday Time
HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR INVESTING PROFITS IN 2013 AND BEYOND by Adam Khoo, Adam Khoo Learning Technologies Group 1.00pm 3.00pm
WHAT INTERVIEWERS ARE REALLY THINKING & LOOKING FOR by Jonathan Kwan, Kwantum Leap
21ST CENTURY COMPETENCIES WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS (Hall E) 4.00pm 5.00pm
With bank interest rates below 1% and inflation running above 4%, We have to protect and grow our wealth by making the best investment decisions in 2013 and beyond. The stock market has been one of the best performing asset classes over the last 4 years. The Singapore STI has risen 20% in 2012 and the US S&P 500 has also advanced 15% in the last 12 months. Will the stock market continue to deliver huge double digit returns in 2013 and beyond? How do you pick the most profitable stocks in the market? In this 2 hour talk, Adam Khoo will share with you the strategies of how to achieve consistent profits and build a multi-million dollar portfolio investing in the stock market.
EMPLOYABILITY INTELLIGENCE: FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER by Anderson Tan, biipmi Pte Ltd Professional, Managers and Executives (PMEs) are faced with a capricious manpower landscape in which the workforce is shifting from maintaining employment to enhancing employability. This means they need high “employability intelligence”, coupled with relevant and highly usable knowledge and skills to move self-sufficiently within the labour market.
A WORKSHOP SESSION ON THE ART OF CONVERSATION by Lionel Lim, Lifestyle Personality www.LionelLim.com
3.00pm 4.00pm
Your success in office, personal life, relationships and business will be determined by your ability to communicate effectively with others. “Social intelligence” or the ability to interact, converse with, and persuade others, is the most highly paid and respected form of intelligence you can have, and this intelligence can be developed. Your ability to be charming, to be a genuinely likeable and pleasant person, will likely open more doors for you than any other quality. The more people like you and think of you warmly, the more they will want to see you, listen to you, be in your presence and invite you into theirs. The ability to communicate with confidence, clarity and conciseness is thus highly valued. In an increasingly complex world, knowing how to project ourselves in the eyes of others is no longer an important skill to learn. It is an essential skill to master. As the saying goes, first impression counts. ‘The Art of Conversation’ is a fun-filled workshop session that incorporates the best from different fields. The skills taught can be applied not only to work, but also in your personal and family life.
*Organisers reserve the rights to change the programme without prior notice.
In an interview, it’s not just what you say but how you say it. Hiring decisions are also made within the first 5 minutes. So how can you make sure you leave a memorable impression and get the job offer? In this talk, we’ll give you more insider insights, as well as tips and techniques to handle tough interview situations, including the dreaded “tell me about yourself”, behavioral and competency-based interviews, and how to ask impressive questions.
5.00pm 6.00pm
For the past decade, Singapore’s approach towards pre-employment as well as continuing education and training (PET & CET) has been focusing on developing a highly skilled workforce for the knowledge economy. This is in direct response to the advent of the knowledge economy identified by many developed countries at the turn of the millennium. PMEs, with their tertiary education and qualifications, have often been assumed to possess knowledge and skills that are valued by their respective industries, and therefore should be less vulnerable to structural changes in Singapore’s economy. The global recession in 2009, however, revealed unsettling statistics that PMEs were not insulated from such devastating economic onslaughts. In fact, anecdotal evidences indicate that PMEs could actually take longer to regain employment, and under-employment would persist for some time even after the economy recovered. This has led some researchers to question whether our education and training strategies have created an over-education but under-employment situation. With even more resources being devoted to CET for PMEs in the coming years, how can we endeavour to avoid the phenomenon of over-education-under-employment?