Kaplan (Singapore) and the National Youth Council (NYC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at empowering Singaporean youths aged 18 to 35. This collaboration, formalised on 14 May at Kaplan City Campus, seeks to enhance career planning, self-development, and civic engagement opportunities for Kaplan students and alumni. The initiative integrates NYC’s youth portal, Discover, into Kaplan’s career-readiness programme, offering interactive content and programmes to equip youths with real-world skills.
The partnership was celebrated during Kaplan’s CampusLife day, featuring a dialogue between NYC Youth Leader Suhaimi Zainal Shah and Team Singapore cycling coach Calvin Sim. The discussion highlighted the evolving role of youths in shaping Singapore’s future and the importance of civic engagement.
Alex Chevrolle, Managing Director at Kaplan (Singapore), emphasised the shared vision of the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with NYC is more than just an agreement—it is a shared vision. At Kaplan, we believe that youths are a powerful catalyst for innovation, progress, and positive societal impact.”
The collaboration aims to develop new platforms for work readiness and industry networking, supporting youth-centric campaigns and community leadership programmes. David Chua, CEO of NYC, noted the importance of such partnerships for the SG Youth Plan, expressing hope that more organisations will join the initiative.
This partnership marks a significant step towards creating a future-ready generation, equipped to lead and contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s development, especially as the nation celebrates SG60.
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