[Virtual Seminar] Forging Ahead: Navigating Careers in Manufacturing and Engineering

Join us for an inspiring and practical session focusing on the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors with WSG Volunteer Career Advisors (VCAs).

When?
  • 12 Aug, Tuesday - 12 Aug, Tuesday
  • 12:00PM - 01:00PM
Where?
  • Virtual Seminar
Curious about the future of manufacturing and engineering—and where you might fit in? This session at the Virtual Seminar offers jobseekers a closer look at career opportunities within one of Singapore’s most essential and evolving sectors.

Hear from industry veterans Darry Jones Gaid and Dennis Foo, Volunteer Career Advisors with deep experience in manufacturing and engineering functions. They will share their personal career journeys, current industry trends, and practical tips for navigating and succeeding in this highly dynamic field.

Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a mid-career professional considering a switch, or someone seeking to deepen your technical expertise, this session will help you make sense of the roles, skillsets, and mindsets needed to thrive in manufacturing and engineering careers.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain insights into the current landscape and future trends of the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

• Understand the variety of career pathways available, from operations and production to R&D and automation.

• Identify essential technical and soft skills that employers look for in this industry.

• Hear real-world advice on how to start, switch, or advance in a manufacturing or engineering career.

• Be inspired by first-hand experiences and actionable guidance from seasoned industry professionals.

 

Virtual Platform:

Zoom on the Career GRIT portal: https://go.gov.sg/career-grit

Details to join the scheduled Zoom meeting will be sent separately upon successful registration.

Note:

  • Open to Singaporeans only. 
  • Participant's NRIC number is one of the necessary data fields that the government collects to accurately establish or verify the identities of the participants for employment facilitation services.
  • Please log in 15 mins before the commencement of the virtual session.
  • Laptop with a stable network connection is preferred to optimize the functions for the virtual session.