Over 4,000 residents embarked on their lifelong learning journeys at the SkillsFuture Festival Central 2025, held at Bishan Junction 8. Organised by the Central Singapore Community Development Council in collaboration with SkillsFuture Singapore and Lifelong Learning Singapore, the festival is part of the nationwide SkillsFuture movement, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
The event spotlighted upskilling opportunities in the digital economy, focusing on artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. These areas are crucial as they transform sectors and demand expertise in threat detection, data analytics, and AI applications. The festival featured 18 partners, including Institutes of Higher Learning, public agencies, and corporates, offering activities, demonstrations, and educational excursions.
Participants engaged in learning journeys, exploring sustainability, digitalisation, and electrification technology. The Skills Marketplace provided interactive booths where attendees could test cybersecurity skills and explore AI applications. Career coaches from the Employment and Employability Institute and skills ambassadors from Lifelong Learning Singapore guided attendees in identifying skill gaps and training needs.
Mid-career individuals explored booths by training providers, learning about the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme, which offers subsidised courses, and the SkillsFuture LevelUp Programme, providing additional credit for course fees. Onsite job interviews offered direct access to hiring companies, with over 20 vacancies available in roles such as Mobile Application Test Engineer and Software Developer.
Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, emphasised the festival’s role in empowering residents to self-drive their learning and explore new career paths. The event underscores Singapore’s commitment to lifelong learning and adapting to future trends in technology.
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