Degree holders make larger strides
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Good day! Some news to take the edge off the pervasive hiring gloom for fresh graduates: degree holders tend to get more training and benefit more from such opportunities than non-degree holders. Even if degree holders have lower literacy and numeracy skills than non-degree holders, they are much more likely to be hired for high-skilled jobs. Is this cause for cheer, or reason to worry? Tell us at headstart@sph.com.sg
On a lighter note, my colleague Amanda Chai catches up with young, self-taught illustrators who have turned their doodles into businesses. Here’s how they did it.
Read on for more stories I thought you might like. Until next time!
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