18 February 2022
The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) has launched a new mentorship project called Camp, or the Career Advice and Mentoring Programme.
The programme was announced at the Committee of Supply debate in Parliament last year, and will involve students who leave the Institute of Technical Education prematurely.
The programme aims to match these students with mentors from industries of their interest to guide them in exploring their passion and career choices as well as facilitate internships or job placements.
Mr Eric Chua, Parliamentary Secretary for MSF and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, said: “We believe that every youth, regardless of his or her background and circumstances, has the potential to achieve success in life, given the right support and guidance.”
Mr Ong also noted that the mentorship programme would help expand the network of mentees and open their minds to new career paths.