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ICT Capacity Building From Cradle to Grave

Sebastian Foo

Assistant Director, IDA International

Sebastian.Foo@idainternational.sg

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Table of Content

Start Early… 2

While Working… 3

Seniors too! 4

It’s about Jobs… 1 ICT Capacity Building Plan

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Singapore’s Manpower Infocomm Picture

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By 2015

170,000 ICT Jobs.

+ 25,000 non-ICT jobs.

Supports

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Where do we find talent?

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While Working… 3

Seniors too! 4

It’s about Jobs… 1 ICT Capacity Building Plan

Start Early… 2

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45,000

Accountants Lawyers Teachers Soldiers

Enterpreneurs ICT Professionals?

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Start Early…

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Secondary School & Beyond

( 12 years old…)

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Learning outside the classroom…

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Infocomm Clubs to nurture interest.

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Intranet for Secondary School Students

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National Infocomm Competition to find those with passion & talent

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National Infocomm Scholarship for those who are passionate and talented.

• By Government &

Private Sector.

• For local & foreign

students.

• Study in local & top

overseas Uni.

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45,000

- Find - Attract - Groom

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Seniors too! 4

It’s about Jobs… 1 ICT Capacity Building Plan

Start Early… 2

While Working… 3

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Program #1 - Upgrading is key as ICT is a dynamic industry. Training incentives are provided to employees and employers.

Course and

Certification Fees:

up to 80% capped at

S$3,000/student.

Absentee Payroll:

Companies are

compensated

S$50/trainee/day.

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Program #2 - Our career sometimes feel like that…

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Wouldn’t it be nice if there is a career guide or reference?

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Program #2 - National Infocomm Competency Framework (NICF) Define skills for 250 ICT jobs. Guide firms to determine skills required for 250 ICT jobs. Empowers professionals to plan their career development. Accredit training providers to provide relevant training.

http://www.nicf.sg

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Table of Content

It’s about Jobs… 1 ICT Capacity Building Plan

Start Early… 2

While Working… 3

Seniors too! 4

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Silver Infocomm Day

Empower with Knowledge.

“I can do it myself.”

“I am still relevant.”

Self-Worth.

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ICT Manpower Development Plan

Start Early Upgrade Never too OLD Find, Attract & Groom Guide & Incentivize Empower. Self-Worth.

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Thank You!