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Our 2.4 million-strong1 workforce comprises skilled and well-educated residents, and complementary global talent. With a strong focus on skills upgrading and lifelong learning, Singapore is ranked first in Asia for attracting and nurturing talent2, allowing us to have a strong talent pool that helps businesses innovate and stay competitive.
Job creation
Training and upskilling across career stages
Leadership development
18,700
new roles to be created from EDB's 2024 investment commitments over the next 5 years3.
The majority are Professional, Manager, Executive and Technician (PMET) roles ‑ 46% of these will be in Services, 37% in Manufacturing, and 17% in R&D and Innovation. Job roles range from Manufacturing Design Engineers to Supply Chain Specialists, Data Scientists, Clinical Researchers and Carbon Management Specialists.
Here's a snapshot of our 2024 Performance.
Through SkillsFuture, Singaporeans can access a myriad of upskilling and reskilling programmes that will position them to seize opportunities in growing industries.
Making a mid-career switch? Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversion Programme offers pathways to sharpen skillsets and upgrade capabilities that are in high demand as industries evolve.
Global-minded Singaporeans can get support and mentorship on their journey to becoming corporate leaders, through the Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN) and Global Business Leaders Programme (GBLP).
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