The Explorer (Sept 2020)

The Explorere-newsletter 1SsetpItss20u2e0 Dear Graduating Students of 2020, As you prepare for the upcoming National Examinations, keep well, stay focused and know that you are not alone in this journey. Arm yourself with knowledge of the education and career landscape so that you can make informed decisions, navigate with confidence and be empowered for your journey ahead. Eocbisvnpoeueputyrrotrpoyesrruerticsur,ohsentuaerdiltyrllysfwete.-onhSlYgvetlaoeeeryeuasb.'rtilrInthlninetbavageneksdsets you. 1. The Futurist Webinar Goh Wiwi, Chief of Staff (Next Billion Users - Thriving Amidst Challenges and Payments), Google Singapore The fi t of o r we r se , fe in Go g In our ever-changing world, we Sin re, wa ve we -re ed b s u n . must adapt and keep learning Go g s s a d ab t e ca jo y ; ho new skills. We may not always t e co n ad d to t e New Nor , an be able to plan for everything. w a ki of s i l ar  ne to t iv in t i But that's okay. fa -c a g an co l  en n e t. Thi  in h l re d  se n is co g yo SCeocm4pgarsasdvuaaletiSnegcs  tudent, wa . Fin o t mo f o yo  EC Co n lo !  

Continuously evolving to 2. Know the  prepare you for the future Education Landscape  Al fi po t n of Com En y Pro m (CE s) in Bus s, IC an Opportunities for all En i ri an Rep c Pol c c Muh d Raz Az a , 20, s u d of s on in Sci as we . The CE s N(T) Mat ti  an ha no p o d  s u n  b o r ex re to ba g d in Ph ic . But t a di no di r fi s wi n t e se r, be s o hi f o pu n an En i ri t e de on on t a su t e di m an c i c g a s ol h .  ihn p :/s/go.agon .ss/poens-che .  Kno t a t e ar mu p ed i n pa w to me yo as ti . Fro 2021, NU wi be of n 10 Eve  pa w le to op t i s fo c o s-di p ar de p o r s co n o le n an re n i . so t a s u n ca de p s e li k o l  wi f e b i y to Yo ca re   mo ab Raz 's ex r ot in s .    un ri de m a n. h p ://go.go .s /ra   h p ://go.go .s /nu 1 IT p a s to in se it Ski s e Wor - Stu Dip s f o t e cu n  24 to 40 b What do these 2025.  h p ://go.go .s /it 1 changes mean for you? It means that your learning is no longer confined to a particular subject or discipline, Instead, you will have : Flexibility Versatility  You can explore other You will develop and interests. master a broader set of skills. Progression Adaptability You will have greater You will be better equipped career progression and to tackle the demands of a mobility.  fast-changing world.   Learning is for life, and you don't have to have one path or course in university, poly or ITE...what is very important is whatever you learn must form your human capital, your personal skills base and you keep on adding to it. ~Mr Ong Ye Kung, Former Education Minister Hope.   Resilience.   Adaptability.   Growth Mindset.

3. Know the  Top 10 Growing industries Industry Landscape  Cli on t e in t na to fi o t mo : Job ma be at s a as t e Cov -19 pa m is af t ec i s Healthcare wo d . But in Sin re, op t i s ar  s i l av a l  in Education t e in t e . According to a recent Jobstreet.com .\" Finance & Banking survey, here are the top 10 industries that are still actively hiring amid the Government  pandemic. (Public Sector) Computing \"Whe on do c o s, an r op & IT Transportation & Security & Law Logistics Enforcement Construction, Building & Im o t of Ski s Engineering Skills are becoming increasingly important Manufacturing & in today's world of work. Having key skills Production such as adaptability, effective Insurance  communication and teamwork can help us thrive in our careers. Interested to know more about the top 10 skills in demand by employers?    Click here Hope.   Resilience.   Adaptability.   Growth Mindset.

4. Explore ECG Resources Log on to Student Learning Space (SLS) and find inspiration Here are some useful resources you from these lessons specially can tap on to enhance your personal crafted for you.  growth.  The My i l re Por em r  yo Nav in t e Dy a c to di v yo  ca in s , ex r Fut wi Con n e ed i n an ca pa w an ma in m de on . Tak c a g of yo Le r ho ha g a g o t mi s fu ! Sta ex r to  at : wi he yo t iv an su d an  p e r yo fo yo fu . w .m ki s re.s /se d h p ://go.go .s /co d e w .m ki s re.s /p e ve t Sta g Res e t an Ada b in yo Edu on an Car Sta n a ca is a bi mi t e in li . Pre fo  ca re es wi a to t Gu d e Jo r of re ce at  w .g a g re.s \"To g ti do 't la . To g pe do.\" Be n Stories of Hope, Resilience re en he s yo se ne and Adaptability  op t i s an hpo p b://igo.sg.o  .s /re en The Cov -19 pa m ha af t e c of us an t ow us in un c e  c a l s. Wat ho a yo Sin re ro ab he ci m n e an ho  an r s e p up to he ot s in ne . Be in r b t e s o s of ho an re en .  Ex e t o s f o so y, Rec g a te, Sud  , bu a an pa f o fa y an an y t a s on we t ov g to en f o on f. Fin o t ho g a ti do r  to co n a wi mi n s u n Lis de s te  re en wo r af t b Cov -19. Fin o t an de m a n to fi a jo in t e ho t i yo sa an ur t ne hfa p o:/f/gaod.go .ss /f. o -su r -to-su s an  ca up wi a so on to he   ahn p p://ogo.dgo h.so /s uto ont s. Hope.   Resilience.   Adaptability.   Growth Mindset.

5. Chat with your ECG If you are thinking about all these Counsellor and more, do speak to your teachers or ECG Counsellor.  Are you wondering about what  your next step after You will gain clarity, valuable graduation is?  advice, guidance and focus for the road ahead. Worried you are graduating in a difficult period? Many of your peers and seniors have benefitted from consulting their ECG Counsellors and here’s Concerned that you may not be what some of them have said. able to get a course of your choice?  “Yo ’ve he d me or se m Unsure about your strengths, t o h to se t e bi r pi r interests and what you can look an he d me ma a de on.\" forward to?   “I ca in t i k m li wa ov  af t e N le s, bu no I ha a pa w .” \"Tha yo fo he n me un s d m h an in s , so I ca ma a Writing My s en be r de on fo ne ye .\" Success Story The od we  ag t he . Yet An e Ng, t o g s an sseCcsyohnsoIueioufodntrnyus sEoeltpeulCoolGdoakhraea,ynv!e to re en an ha wo , ov me he  c a l t i p. em d s on . Be in r b he s o y of Yo to ca w i yo su s s o y !  tvhWeee\"rxhIyscetudnposorrIe omnsulo.ond\"too~ktwthAabtannaotgctdeIktol,boImrhaayavmvbeedesatn. y Re d ho  An e Ng, 21, pu he l t o g s o l af he fa r le t e fa y. The po tn s.t u n g a te wi f in co s de ju l he s u s an pa - ti wo . h p ://go.go .s /an Wishing you the very best in your upcoming exams and your education and career journey!  Guidance Branch 2020 Student Development Curriculum Division Ministry of Education, Singapore All rights reserved