Careers

Is a plumbing career the future?

There is a rise in interest in plumbing courses such as those offered by City of Westminster College (above), but there remains social resistance to the trade as a career choice.

Waiters in S’pore among food services workers to get annual pay rise of up to 6.7% for next 3 years

About 15,000 full-time food services workers will have their monthly salaries raised to at least $2,220, said the Ministry of Manpower.

Horse Racing-Gaelic Warrior powers to Cheltenham Gold Cup victory

Horse Racing - Cheltenham Festival - Cheltenham Racecourse, Cheltenham, Britain - March 13, 2026 Gaelic Warrior ridden by Paul Townend celebrates after passing the post to win the 16:00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Plumber or farmer? The changing Singapore dream is not a bad thing

Tradespeople who enter lift maintenance, urban farming, and other specialised fields are increasingly playing an indispensable role, says the writer.

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Back, bolder and hired: A guide to turning your career break into your next big opportunity

job seeker mum returning to work after a career break, show transferable skills to employers

Young & Savvy

What I learnt from a career coaching session, and how it may benefit you

Coaching can help one glean insights or provide a safe space to reflect and build resilience.

What you miss when TikTok or Instagram becomes your career counsellor

According to a A Straits Times-Kantar survey, social media is the top influence on career aspirations, cited by 52 per cent.

Scholars’ Choice hosts second outreach event at TMJC for A-level graduates looking for scholarships

TMJC student Goh Jun Keat (right), seen here with Kiss92FM DJ Shawnia Seah, hopes to pursue economics and data science-related courses in university.

Over 2,000 jobs at Singapore’s first community aviation career fair

These vacancies cover managerial, executive and operational roles.

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How this UAV pilot is reshaping S’pore’s fight against new aerial threats

captain eugene chia, pilot of the unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) heron 1, finds ways to enhance the unmanned aerial system capabilities of the republic of singapore air force (rsaf)

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