Career conversion programme helps 500 PMETs transition to SME roles

Ms Lainy Chua and Mr Mulyadi Huiston used programmes under Workforce Singapore to transition to new roles. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF WANDERLUST ADVENTURES, COURTESY OF SYSPEX TECHNOLOGIES
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SINGAPORE - Former air stewardess Lainy Chua  faced the daunting challenge of switching from industry giant Singapore Airlines to a far smaller firm doing yacht charters, but the switch was pretty smooth sailing thanks to a programme designed specifically for executives like her.

The career conversion scheme run by Workforce Singapore has already helped around 500 professionals since it was rolled out in January.

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