Take-up Rates and Outcomes for "Discover On My Way" Job Taster Programmes and Company Tours
Ministry of Culture, Community and YouthSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns the take-up rates and outcomes of the "Discover On My Way" job taster programmes and company tours raised by Mr David Hoe. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo stated that 80% of 11,000 opportunities in 2025 were utilized, benefiting youths across various educational institutions through 35 partner organisations and 14 sectors. About 78% of participants gained better career pathway awareness, while others built professional networks and debunked industry myths. These programmes are available to junior college, polytechnic, and ITE students to facilitate their transition to the workforce. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth plans to expand early career exposure, with specific details forthcoming at the SG Youth Plan launch in late July.
Transcript
43 Mr David Hoe asked the Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth (a) since the roll-out of the Discover On My Way portal, what take-up rates and outcomes have been observed for its job taster programmes and company tours, including the (i) participants (ii) partner organisations and (iii) sectors covered; and (b) whether the National Youth Council (NYC) can consider further expanding such job taster programmes for junior college, polytechnic and ITE youths, to better facilitate their transition to work.
Mr David Neo: Take-up rates were approximately 80% of the 11,000 job taster opportunities in 2025. About 78% of the participants reported being more aware of the potential pathways to achieve their career goals. Other outcomes include being able to build professional connections, debunking myths about careers and industries, and feeling less pressured to decide on a career path.
The National Youth Council (NYC) worked with 35 corporate partners, youth sector organisations and public sector agencies to create these opportunities. These span 14 different sectors, such as financial services, manufacturing, hospitality, and information and communications. The job taster opportunities are available for all youths, including those studying in junior colleges, polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education.
The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and NYC are looking at how we can further expand opportunities for early career exposure. More details will be shared at the launch of the SG Youth Plan in end-July.