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Singapore’s
got talent

For #SG60, we’re celebrating 60 Singaporeans
in diverse and interesting careers

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Our 2.4 million-strong1 workforce comprises skilled and well-educated residents, and complementary global talent. With a strong focus on skills upgrading and lifelong learning, Singapore is ranked first in Asia for attracting and nurturing talent2, allowing us to have a strong talent pool that helps businesses innovate and stay competitive. 

Creating New Opportunities; Investing in Career Resilience

AI and big data, resilience and creativity are expected to remain sought-after core skills by employers as the labour market continues to transform3. To prepare for the economy of the future, Singaporeans can access a myriad of upskilling and reskilling programmes through SkillsFuture, from short courses to a substantive skills reboot.

 

Making a mid-career switch? Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversion Programme offers pathways to sharpen skillsets and upgrade capabilities that are in high demand as industries evolve.

 

Explore other programmes based on your life stage and career ambitions here.

18,700

new roles to be created from EDB's 2024 investment commitments over the next 5 years4. Most are Professional, Manager, Executive and Technician (PMET) roles – 46% of these will be in Services, 37% in Manufacturing and 17% in R&D and Innovation.

 

Historically, most of the jobs created when investments are fully implemented have been taken up by locals. Refer to EDB's Year in Review press releases for job creation figures over the years.

 

Across Singapore's economy, around 20% of firms are foreign-owned but they employ 60% of Singapore residents in high-earning jobs (with a gross monthly income of above S$12,500)5.

Global-minded Singaporeans can get support and mentorship on their journey to becoming corporate leaders, through the Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN) and Global Business Leaders Programme (GBLP).

 

Be inspired by the stories of Singaporeans making their mark on their industries, in Singapore and globally
 

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  1. Source: 2,446,400 based on MOM Labour Force Report 2024.
  2. Source: INSEAD, The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023
  3. Source: WEF's The Future of Jobs Report 2025
  4. Source: EDB Year-in-Review 2024
  5. Source: Labour Market Second Quarter 2024 Report
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