National Youth Council

Young S’poreans see promise in job tasters, but hope for deeper and more targeted career support

For some youth, the initiatives offer reassurance and resources at a time when many young Singaporeans worry about jobs and an uncertain future.

In Perspective

More social infrastructure needed to help youth amid ‘friendship recession’, say experts

When friends of the same age move into different life stages, maintaining that connection or finding new communities takes extra time and effort, says Sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali.

In Perspective

From ladder to maze: S’pore youth are facing less predictable paths to adulthood, says panel

(From left) The Straits Times’ senior audience growth specialist Elizabeth Law, Singapore Management University’s associate director of impact Chew Han Ei, National Youth Council’s chief executive David Chua, Wavesparks chief executive Lim Ee Ling, sustainability professional Attiya Ashraf Ali and executive director of Impart Narasimman Tivasiha Mani at the In Perspective roundtable on youth on July 14.

Branded Content

Growing up isn’t always easy. Here’s what young Singaporeans say would help

Youth worry about jobs, costs and missing out; David Neo says new plan aims to address concerns

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo said the SG Youth Plan is a “concrete plan of action” which acknowledges Singaporean youth’s anxieties and hopes.

Job tasters, Adulting 101 and $500 curiosity credits part of new five-year plan for S’pore youth

The plan aims to reach at least 500,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 35 over the next five years.

Live podcast, tea appreciation and flea market among highlights at SG Youth Forum 2026

The 2025 edition of the SG Youth Forum say about 1,300 youths and stakeholders in attendance.

Branded Content

Tracking cats: How S’pore youth are finding purpose in work and life

Catsafe, one of 20 youth-led projects showcased at the SG Youth Forum, aims to help protect community cats with smart trackers.

Purpose is about Lifting Others

‘Sometimes being there is enough to change lives’: Mental health advocate Cho Ming Xiu

Through his work, Mr Cho Ming Xiu hopes to shift the mindset on mental health from stigma to empathy and proactive support.

Youth in Singapore want to make a positive impact and ready to take road less travelled: David Neo

Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth David Neo (second from right) at the SG Youth Forum on Sept 6.

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