Supporting Youth to Realise Their Aspirations and Address Their Needs

Abstract

This practitioner note examines the support Young NTUC, the youth wing of the National Trades Union Congress, offers to youth in Singapore. In such uncertain times and due to the wide variety of influences of which creates diversified new goals and values in life, youth’s motivations, needs and aspirations are constantly shifting, possibly on opposite ends of the spectrum. Most notably, mental well-being has come to the forefront of priorities amongst youth. This practitioner note will explain Young NTUC’s efforts in engaging youth to support them on their career and adulthood journey. Harnessing the strengths within the NTUC ecosystem and collaborating with like-minded partners, Young NTUC provides resources to help youth navigate their career journey confidently and develop their personal and professional selves. These efforts are continuously revised to holistically address issues of youth, with the latest effort being a year-long engagement to better address their work-life needs.