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JAN 2019 - MAR 2019
LEARNING COURSES
ISSUE
3
HIGHLIGHTS:
Achieving Success in a Disrupted World . Blockchain in Financial Services .
Business Malay . Innovation Learning Journey @ Air Transport Training College .
Riding The Next Wave of Entrepreneurship...
And many more courses!
About Industry Guru
Be inspired by the unique experiences through sharing sessions by esteemed
speakers and change-makers. Understand the emerging trends from industry
experts and business leaders. Bounce off ideas with fellow PMETs and experience
how the Industry Guru Series can help you to network, exchange ideas, and gain
insights under the three tracks.
DEEP DIVE LEARNING
Dive into exciting courses conducted by PA Trainers and
industry experts. Through tracks like ‘Business Leadership
and Management’ and ‘Digital & Innovation’, PMEs can
enhance their work competencies.
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
Come face-to-face with business experts and gain
understanding on the inner workings of various
industries. Explore what makes specific industries tick
through industry visits and share session by industry
experts.
T-CONNECT
Delve further into topics of interest with Industry
Guru’s T-Connect interest group sessions; a more
regular and intimate take for PMEs to come together
and discuss on topics that interest them. PMEs can
share concerns and views with industry experts, build
stronger rapport with fellow PMEs, and gain in-depth
insights into various industry subjects.
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A Can-Do Attitude
With an illustrious banking career that saw What is your advice to PMEs who are starting
him constantly switch gears in pursuit of their careers?
improvement, Jeremy Gwee is adaptability Firstly, keep your options open—don’t assume
personified. that you will necessarily land a job that you were
trained for. Secondly, minimise your financial
M
any consider working for one commitments to obtain financial freedom—
organisation their entire professional save and manage your money wisely. Lastly,
lives an achievement, but not Jeremy decide on the life and the family you want, as it
Gwee, whose 38-year banking career involved is important to have a family that shares your
stints overseeing diverse areas such as treasury, financial vision.
finance, compliance, regulatory reporting,
operations and technology with established What essential skills should mid-career
companies such as IBM, Ernst & Young and changers possess?
HSBC. A committed lifelong learner, he has It is not skills, but an attitude that they need. I
several professional qualifications under his belt prepared myself for change 10 years ago and did
and is devoted to mentoring young people. a doctoral programme on the theology of work—
it gave me the opportunity to reconstruct my life
Can you describe your professional journey and opened up a whole new world for me. Now,
thus far? I’m on the way to earning my MSc in Positive
I have had a very interesting career having taken Psychology. I do all these things so that I can
up long roles in both finance and consulting, and make myself useful, so young people need to be
this is a journey I am very proud of. A journey flexible and perpetually think about what’s next,
whose experiences can be shared especially in instead of relying on present skill sets.
the area of being relevant in the new economy.
In my career, I have observed how many of my
peers had not developed themselves, fully which
placed them at risk of being made redundant. I Join Dr Jeremy Gwee
decided early on in my career that I would need to at his upcoming Deep
constantly upgrade myself so as to stay relevant. Conversations@
T-Connect sessions for
up-closed interactions
What are your thoughts on young PMEs
with him! More
going global? detailson page
It is inevitable. Given the digital economy today, 30 & 31.
we are all interconnected, so I advise that
one not to think of themselves as part of the
local labour force, but as a competitor in the
global one. Moreover, while our young people
have grown up believing that success involves
studying hard and getting a stable job, this linear
progression is outdated. Organisations today
are busy streamlining, and many will find that
working on a contract basis for a few months
rather than years is the norm. Thus, one has
to constantly upgrade to stay relevant with
the times.
A Passion is a meaningful proposition as we are using
technology to help an overlooked sector of
for Purpose society.
Who inspires you?
I am inspired by people who start from scratch,
such as WhatsApp, whose founder, Jan Koum,
She aspired towards corporate success, but it came from poverty, and his sole purpose was to
is solving consumer problems via technology create products that solved consumer problems.
that gets Joelle Pang excited these days. I also admire people who give back to society,
like Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates. I
J
oelle Pang was flying high in the corporate believe that living life with purpose allows you to
world, when a foray into e-commerce bring value to the world.
opened the door to entrepreneurship.
This led to a decade’s worth of experimentation How would you advise young entrepreneurs
and self-discovery that saw her set up leading and/or mid-career changers looking to strike
online fashion platform Dressabelle, and engage out on their own?
in regional launch work for start-ups such as Firstly, don’t overthink problems, as this leads
Honestbee, and Wantedly. Today, Pang is the to justifications about why you shouldn’t pursue
director of regional business development at what you want to. Secondly, do what fits your
FastJobs, a mobile-first platform that provides circumstances—advice is great, but no one
non-executive job seekers with equal access to understands your situation better than you do.
employment opportunities. Thirdly, find great mentors—the most impactful
turning points in my life were instigated by
How did you get started in entrepreneurship? mentors who spoke a word in season that
My first job was in the airline industry, but I soon triggered me to start reflecting and acting.
realised I was in the wrong career. So when Lastly, take care of yourself, as you are your
the opportunity arose to start Dressabelle, I company’s most important asset—if your health
decided to do it. Along the way, I assumed a is gone, everything else goes with it.
management position at a bank but continued
working on Dressabelle at home nightly. I
felt so happy during during those 4 hours
outside of work that I turned it into my main
gig. Eventually, I realised my passion for using
technology-enabled platforms to solve everyday
problems, so I moved on to technology start- Join Ms Joelle Pang
ups, helping to set up businesses in new markets. at the upcoming
Deep Conversations@
What was the most challenging yet rewarding T-Connect session
situation in your career? for an up-closed
I had been running Dressabelle for 4 years— interaction with her!
we were successful, but I was suffering from More details
depression. I realised that doing well did not on page 32.
equate to meaning and contentment. It took a
complete breakdown of my physical, emotional,
and mental health to recover from the episode.
I learned that I have to be fulfilled and connected
to my purpose, and that’s how I made the painful
decision to exit Dressabelle and explore the
world of technology start-ups. I want to play a
part in solving inequality, which is why FastJobs
Contents
CORE COMPETENCIES TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
10 Financial Planning 101
11 Introduction to Python Programming
12 Blockchain in Financial Services
13 How to get the best out of CPF
schemes
14 How to Get Empowered by Artificial
Intelligence?
15 Estate Planning and You
16 Developing a Blockchain Strategy
7 Achieving Success in a Disrupted 17 IoT and its applications
World
18 Future-ready Skillsets in the
8 Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Body Aerospace Industry
Language
9 Speaking Off-The-Cuff and On the
Mark!
SPECIAL COLLABORATION INNOVATION LEARNING
PA - SUSS JOURNEY
23 Innovation Learning Journey
- theBridge by Ascendas-Singbridge
24 Innovation Learning Journey
- Omron Automation Centre @
Alexandra Technopark
25 Innovation Learning Journey
- Air Transport Training College
26 Innovation Learning Journey
- 3M Customer Technical Centre
27 Innovation Learning Journey
- WeWork @ Beach Centre
19 Cybersecurity – A Holistic Approach
28 Innovation Learning Journey
- Autobahn Motors
19 Cybersecurity – Application Security
by Design
29 Innovation Learning Journey
- Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd
20 Digital Photography as an
Art Form and Creative Medium
21 Visualisation for Decision Making
DEEP CONVERSATIONS@
21 Business Malay T-CONNECT
22 A Design Thinking Mindset 30 Entrepreneurship vs Intrapreneurship
- Which is Better for Me?
31 Staying Competitive in a VUCA World
- What It Means for Millenials Today
31 The Path Less Travelled and How
You Can Create Your Own
32 Riding The Next Wave of
Entrepreneurship
CORE COMPETENCIES 7
CORE COMPETENCIES
ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A DISRUPTED
WORLD
Globalisation and technological disruptions are profoundly reshaping the economy. In a dynamic
ever-changing world paved with uncertain and perpetual challenges, this workshop imparts
actionable tips for you to achieve success at work and in your personal life.
PARTNER
Deloitte, one of the world’s largest professional services network, helps clients unlock their creative
potential via innovative and transformational methods, from both a business and technological
perspective.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Chief Risk Officers, Business Managers
5 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 1pm Punggol CC
who are responsible for the execution
of strategy.
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 4 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
Dr Janson Yap
Risk Advisory
Regional Managing Partner
Chief Innovation Officer
Deloitte SEA
8 CORE COMPETENCIES
Mr John Sih
Principal Training Consultant
Accent Training Consultants
UNCOVER THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF
BODY LANGUAGE
Our body language projects more information than we realise. The ability to read cues
such as posture, facial expressions and even minor gestures can allow you to understand the
other party’s state of mind and even the degree of truthfulness in their words. Learn to assess
someone’s words and body language accurately, and use the same skill to project a positive
and professional image.
PARTNER
John Sih is a trained public speaker and an educator of public speaking and interpersonal
communication skills. As the Principal Trainer and CEO of Accent Training Consultants, he specializes
in grooming individuals to become effective interpersonal communicators and public speakers.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Individuals who need to interact
26 Jan 2019, Sat 10am - 1pm Zhenghua CC
with others
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 3 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
CORE COMPETENCIES 9
SPEAKING OFF-THE-CUFF AND ON
THE MARK!
In today’s digital age, most people have neglected the importance of confident public speaking skills
and interpersonal communication skills. However, being mentally agile and verbally eloquent can give
you the edge within and beyond your circles of influence. Train your mind to transfer your thinking
and feelings into words in double-quick time, differentiating yourself from your peers and eventually
improving your personal branding.
PARTNER
John Sih is a trained public speaker and an educator of public speaking and interpersonal
communication skills. As the Principal Trainer and CEO of Accent Training Consultants, he specializes
in grooming individuals to become effective interpersonal communicators and public speakers.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
All working professionals who are
16 Feb 2019, Sat 10am - 1pm Kebun Baru CC
required to make presentations at work
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 3 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
Technical Expertise
FINANCIAL PLANNING 101
Financial planning is about taking charge of your finances to ensure your financial well-being in the
long run. Learn to manage your finances skillfully, including creating a blueprint of financial planning,
managing debt, avoiding blindspots of money life and money traps, and overcome common mistakes
by others.
PARTNER
Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS), established in Singapore since 1 Dec 1998, is
a non-profit professional association dedicated to developing and promoting the financial planning
industry in providing unbiased financial advice to the Singaporean public.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
12 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 12pm Anyone who requires tips for
Radin Mas CC
effective financial planning skills
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 3 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 20 | Max: 50TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 11
INTRODUCTION TO PYTHON
PROGRAMMING
Python is a preferred programming language as it is relatively easy to learn and understand, and
hence being used for various applications such as Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Finance.
Learn to write and recognise simple Python programmes so that you can use it for different scales of
data analysis in your day-to-day work.
PARTNER
Tertiary Courses Singapore is an adult training center established since 2014 that offers a wide range
of modular, fast track and skill-based trainings to corporates, PMETs and individuals. Their training
ranges from IT, Fintech, Digital Media, Robotics, Business and Marketing.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
IT Strategist or working professionals
16 Jan 2019, Wed 7pm - 9pm Kebun Baru CC
who are involved in programming
20 Jan 2019, Sun 10am - 12pm Zhenghua CC
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 5012 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
BLOCKCHAIN IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
With the advent of blockchain technology, we are entering a new digital era that will transform
the financial industry, as we know it. The future of finance will mean cheaper and faster (minutes)
transactions. Blockchain will not only make finance more efficient, but also enable new capabilities
in the industry. Join us to learn more about blockchain and its potential disruptive impact on the
financial services industry!
PARTNER
ConsenSys is a venture production studio that decentralises applications and various developer
end-user tools for blockchain ecosystems, primarily focusing on Ethereum.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Working Professionals
17 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm – 9pm Off-site @
with minimal knowledge of
WeWork @ Suntec City
blockchain technology or
Suntec Tower 5 Level 17
financial technology
5 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore 038985
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Brought to you by Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
Kebun Baru CC No. of pax: Min: 20 | Max: 60TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 13
HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT
OF CPF SCHEMES ?
Want to know how does CPF actually work? Understand key CPF schemes that can impact one’s
financial status at this informative session. Learn key pointers such as retirement planning, Medishield
Life and Eldershield, and get tips on leveraging CPF for a secure financial future.
PARTNER
Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS), established in Singapore since 1 Dec 1998, is
a non-profit professional association dedicated to developing and promoting the financial planning
industry in providing unbiased financial advice to the Singaporeans.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Singapore Citizens and Singapore PR.
18 Jan 2019, Fri 6.30pm - 9.30pm Sembawang CC
Interested non-Singaporeans are
welcome too
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 3 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 20 | Max: 50
Mr James Yang
CFP®
Senior Manager
Great Eastern Life14 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
HOW TO GET EMPOWERED BY
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE?
Gartner predicts that by 2020, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be among the top five investment
priorities for more than 30 percent of Chief Information Officers, with AI being the critical driver for
demand, fraud, and failure predictions by 2019. Join us to gain an in-depth understanding on fuelling
factors contributing to the above predictions.
PARTNERS
Rapidstart is a pioneer in offering training and certification (based on Open Source Technologies)
in the areas of Business Analytics, Data Science Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial
Intelligence.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
CXOs, ICT Professionals, Data
23 Jan 2019, Wed 7pm - 9pm Punggol CC
Analysts, Financial Analysts,
Solution Architects, Risk Analysts,
Project Managers
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 15
ESTATE PLANNING AND YOU
What happens to your estate upon passing unexpectedly or loss of mental capacity ? Proper estate
planning allows for a smooth and expeditious management of your estate to care for your loved ones,
irrespective when such unfortunate life events were to happen to you. Gain an understanding of this
process, as well as the essentials of Lasting Power of Attorney, Wills and Trusts.
PARTNER
Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS), established in Singapore since 1 Dec 1998, is
a non-profit professional association dedicated to developing and promoting the financial planning
industry in providing unbiased financial advice to the Singaporeans.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Singapore Citizens and Singapore PR.
23 Feb 2019, Sat 9.30am - 12pm Woodgrove CC
Interested non-Singaporeans are
welcome too
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 20 | Max: 50
Mr Lim Jui Seck
Estate Planner
Rockwills Corporation Pte Ltd16 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
DEVELOPING A BLOCKCHAIN
STRATEGY
The blockchain is an undeniably ingenious invention which allows digital information to be distributed
but not copied, and has created the backbone of a new type of internet. This workshop focuses on
the blockchain roadmap to help you understand how to implement a blockchain strategy for your
organisation, and the steps needed to embark on the blockchain journey.
PARTNERS
Rapidstart is a pioneer in offering training and certification (based on Open Source Technologies)
in the areas of Business Analytics, Data Science Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial
Intelligence.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
CXOs, ICT Professionals,
28 Feb 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Taman Jurong CC
Data Analysts, Financial
Analysts, Solution Architects,
Project Managers
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25TECHNICAL EXPERTISE 17
IOT AND ITS APPLICATIONS
Internet of Things (IoT) connects any physical object to the internet in the world and in space, which
has given unprecedented access to communicate and control any device or object from anywhere.
This workshop will highlight some of the used cases of Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of
Smart Cities.
PARTNERS
Rapidstart is a pioneer in offering training and certification (based on Open Source Technologies)
in the areas of Business Analytics, Data Science Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, and Artificial
Intelligence.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
Kampong Chai Chee CTOs, CIOs, ICT Professionals, Solution
1 March 2019, Fri 7pm - 9pm Architects, Project Managers, Network
CC
Administrators, System Administrators
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 2518 TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
FUTURE-READY SKILLSETS IN THE
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
Ever wondered how the aircraft electronic systems such as the altitude, weather, radio and auto-pilot
flying systems ensure safe flights? How is repair work carried out on the aircraft engines, fuselage,
supporting frame, skin, doors, windows and wings? Pick up the basics of the Avionics, Mechanical and
Engines Systems and get up close with an actual modern jet engine.
PARTNER
Air Transport Training College is the Professional Development Centre of SIAE and offers skill-
based training programmes at their fully operational hangar in Seletar to enhance the practical and
maintenance experience.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
TBC TBC Off-site @ School leavers, youths and
Air Transport Training College working professionals
70 Seletar Aerospace View, seeking an aviation career
Seletar Aerospace
Training Complex No. of Session: 1
Singapore 797564 Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 20
Brought to you by
Punggol 21 CCSpecial Collaboration
PA-SUSS
PARTNER
Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is Singapore’s sixth autonomous university.
It is an applied university for lifelong learning whose mission is to provide lifelong education
targeted at both fresh school leavers and adult learners. It promotes and provides
continuous education and training in targeted industry sectors so that its learners can remain employable.
CYBERSECURITY –
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Cybersecurity has become even more critical in this era of
Internet of Things (IoT) that even the best practices and
measures cannot give total protection against cyber-crime.
This workshop discusses IoT and the technologies driving it,
and how a good cybersecurity eco-system and a proactive
community can mitigate cyber-crime.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 2 hrs
3 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Yuhua CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Who Should Attend?:
Project and Quality managers, developers, senior managers, CIOs
CYBERSECURITY
– APPLICATION
SECURITY BY DESIGN
With the increasing risk of ever-evolving cyber threats,
IT systems and devices should be designed with security
in mind. This workshop will enlighten you on what secure
software development entails including the software
development process, various development methodologies
and generally accepted guidelines for software security.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 2 hrs
10 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Cairnhill CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Who Should Attend?:
Project and Quality managers, CIOs20 SPECIAL COLLABORATION PA-SUSS
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AS AN ART
FORM AND CREATIVE MEDIUM
Photography is often regarded as painting with light where one create visual masterpieces with a
simple camera lens. Come learn key skills such as composition angles and post editing techniques
and turn your photos into works of art.
NB: Participants are required to bring their own MILC or DSLR camera.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 2 hrs
10 Jan 2019, Thu 7.30pm - 9.30pm ACE The Place CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
17 Jan 2019, Thu 7.30pm - 9.30pm Punggol CC
Who Should Attend?:
Creative and Multimedia industry, Planning and Marketing Executives, Virtual Reality/Augmented
Reality Professionals, Game DevelopersSPECIAL COLLABORATION PA-SUSS 21
VISUALISATION FOR
DECISION MAKING
While there is a growing demand to glean meaningful
insights within mountains of collected data, there is a
shortage of experts who can do the job. Data visualisation
tools bridge that gap, and make analysis more digestible.
This workshop introduces you to data visualisation tools to
help you make sense of various data types so that you can
make better informed decisions.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 3 hrs
19 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 12pm Changi Simei CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
15 Feb 2019, Fri 9am - 12pm Zhenghua CC
Who Should Attend?:
All occupations
BUSINESS MALAY
Capitalise on the business opportunities by levelling
up your communications competence beyond just the
language. Develop better communication skills in the Malay
language and the socio-cultural context of doing business
with your Malay speaking counterparts.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 2 hrs
19 Feb 2019, Tues 7pm - 9pm Tampines North CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Who Should Attend?:
Business owners, managers and employees who are interested to understand the Malay language and
socio-cultural context of working in a Malay speaking business environment22 SPECIAL COLLABORATION PA-SUSS
A DESIGN THINKING MINDSET
Design Thinking is a human-centered approach that taps onto your curiosity, empathy and
creativity to design innovative solutions for complex problems. Through various case studies, one
is introduced to the design process, and challenged to practise newly learned concepts by working
on a design challenge of your choice.
No. of Session: 1
Date Time Venue
Duration: 3 hrs
TBC TBC Nee Soon Spring CC Fees: $10 (M) | $20 (NM)
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Who Should Attend?:
Working professionals engaged in the innovation process, ideally holding duo strategic and
operational responsibilities. Account Executive, Copywriter, Craftsman/Prototype Maker, Design
consultant, Designer, Illustrator, Production Artist, Production Executive, Project Coordinator/
Executive, and Web Designer. Working professional in the SERVICE space, such as Supply Chain,
Value Creation and/ or Service consumption space.INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY 23
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- THEBRIDGE BY ASCENDAS-
SINGBRIDGE
theBridge is formed around a culture of collaboration where experiences come together to connect
and inspire one another to do more, go further, and do it again. Find potential catalysts for your
business here where the curation of experiences and networks have faciliated exchange of ideas
and connections.
PARTNER
Ascendas-Singbridge is Asia’s leading provider of sustainable urban solutions. At thebridge,
engaging experiences are curated around a culture of collaboration where experiences come together
to connect, inspire and spark imagination in a flexible co-working environment.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
4 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Off-site @ thebridge All SMEs and growth-stage
2 Science Park Drive, #01-07, startups
Singapore 118222
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Brought to you by Fees: NIL
Dover CC & Queenstown CC No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 2024 INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- OMRON AUTOMATION CENTRE @
ALEXANDRA TECHNOPARK
Step into OMRON Automation Centre where you will attain new insights to the future of smart
manufacturing, which is set to be more connected, intelligent, and highly data-driven. The “Live Lab”
offers a glimpse into Omron’s solutions to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT),
and robotics technologies for manufacturing applications.
PARTNER
OMRON Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation based on its core technology of
“Sensing & Control + Think”. OMRON supports manufacturing innovation by providing advanced
automation technology and products.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
11 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Off-site @ Working professionals in the
Omron Automation Centre computing and engineering
Blk 438B Alexandra Road industry, or with basic
#01-03/04, knowledge relating to
Alexandra Technopark, Industry 4.0, transformation
Singapore 119968 and service robots
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Brought to you by Fees: NIL
Paya Lebar Kovan CC No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY 25
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- AIR TRANSPORT TRAINING COLLEGE
Technological advancements are transforming systems and operations in the aerospace industry.
Go on an informative walk-through at the Seletar hangar and get up close and personal with the
operational airjets to discover the transformations of the aerospace industry, and how the industry
has evolved in today’s economy.
PARTNER
Air Transport Training College is the Professional Development Centre of SIAE and offers skill-
based training programmes at their fully operational hangar in Seletar to enhance the practical and
maintenance experience.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
18 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Off-site @ School leavers, youths and
Air Transport Training College working professionals seeking
70 Seletar Aerospace View, an aviation career
Seletar Aerospace
Training Complex No. of Session: 1
Singapore 797564 Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: NIL
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 20
Brought to you by
Punggol 21 CC26 INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- 3M CUSTOMER TECHNICAL CENTRE
3M Customer Technical Centre (CTC) is a gateway to customer inspired innovation, featuring 3M
core technologies and technology platforms to create ingenious solutions. In this session, you will
learn about their innovation ecosystem, and discover new innovations and their applications in actual
scenarios, such as in public transport, traffic control, and energy management!
PARTNER
3M has had a strong presence in Singapore since 1966. A market leader in producing adhesives
and other related products, 3M excels as a driver of innovation in the area of material science while
serving a diverse range of industries.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
24 Jan 2019, Thu 2.30pm - 4.30pm Off-site @ Working professionals and
3M Customer youths interested in innovative
Technical Centre technology platforms
10 Ang Mo Kio Street 65,
Techpoint #01-01 No. of Session: 1
Singapore 569059 Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: NIL
Brought to you by No. of pax: Min: 15 | Max: 25
Paya Lebar Kovan CCINNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY 27
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- WEWORK @ BEACH CENTRE
Going beyond beautiful shared office spaces, WeWork Singapore is here to build communities.
Discover the different facets of innovative spaces and how innovative spaces are transforming the
way of work, and style of interactions and communications, especially between businesses.
PARTNER
WeWork Singapore was established in 2010 as part of a global community of shared offices. Setting
itself apart from other co-working spaces, WeWork Singapore focuses on facilitating the building of
vibrant communities and networks.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
15 Feb 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Off-site @ Working professionals with
WeWork Beach Centre interest in collaborative
15 Beach Road, spaces, working
Singapore 189677 professionals in the building,
entrepreneurship and start
up industries
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Brought to you by
imPAct@ Hong Lim Green & Fees: NIL
Tampines North CC No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 2028 INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- AUTOBAHN MOTORS
In land-scarce Singapore, Autobahn Motors has successfully leveraged on technology to optimise
limited storage and showroom space. Visit the world’s largest luxury car “vending machine” that has
made headlines globally, and learn from the innovation specialists on how they have transformed a
traditional car dealer business to today’s prestigious and iconic luxury car “vending machine” tower.
PARTNER
Autobahn Motors represents the pinnacle of Singapore’s finest high-end car dealerships. Globally
renowned for the quality of luxury automobiles, the company gained recognition for developing the
world’s largest automotive retrieval system – a 15-storey “vending machine” dispensing luxury cars.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
22 Feb 2019, Fri 4pm - 7pm Off-site @ Autobahn Motors Working professionals, SMEs
20 Jalan Kilang #02-00,
Singapore 159418 No. of Session: 1
Duration: 3 hrs
Fees: NIL
Brought to you by No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Yuhua CCINNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY 29
INNOVATION LEARNING JOURNEY
- YAMATO TRANSPORT (S) PTE LTD
The Last TA-Q-BIN Mile
Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd aspires to provide the Last TA-Q-BIN Mile delivery service in Singapore
i.e. to be the social infrastructure in our island nation. Our delivery business provides small parcel
delivery services for the general public (B2C) and corporations (B2B). The business has also quickly
introduced to the market, high value-added services such as Cool TA-Q-BIN and International TA_Q_
BIN including Global Direct developed from the customers’ point of view.
PARTNER
The Yamato Group consists of Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd, that operates seven main business
segments: delivery, biz-Logistics, home convenience, e-business, financial, autoworks & other related
service operations. Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd, provides TA-Q-BIN door-to-door delivery service,
international forwarding, logistics, international moving and collection agent services in Singapore.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?:
22 Feb 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Off-site @ Yamato Transport (S) Working Adults
Pte Ltd Headquarters i.e. Executives and Managers.
61 Alexandra Terrace, #05-05,
Harbour Link Complex, No. of Session: 1
Singapore 119936 Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $3 (M/NM)
Brought to you by No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 30
Kebun Baru CC
Presentation by Yamato
Transport (S) Pte Ltd will
be held at:
61 Alexandra Terrace,
#05-05 Harbour Link
Complex Singapore 119936
Learning Journey will be
held at it’s warehouse at:
24 Penjuru Road, #01-06B
CWT Commodity Hub
Singapore 609128
2-way transport will be
provided from Yamato
Transport headquarters
to the Warehouse,
and vice versa.Deep Conversations @T-Connect
30 DEEP CONVERSATIONS@T-CONNECT
Build meaningful connections and networks at Deep Conversation @ T-Connect, hosted by
our industry experts. Get involved through active participation in these insightful and intimate
sharing sessions with like-minded individuals!
ENTREPRENEURSHIP VS
INTRAPRENEURSHIP -
WHICH IS BETTER
FOR ME?
Would one find stability in an enclosed company
environment, or discover adventures in the open
wildness of the business world. Come learn
from industry experts, Jeremy and Christine, on
navigating challenges and identifying opportunities
for success, whether you are an entrepreneur
FACILITATED BY: or intrapreneur.
Dr Jeremy Gwee Date Time Venue
VP, International Partnerships (Asia),
10 Jan 2019, 7pm - 9pm Off-site @ JustCo
Bakke Graduate University
Thu Marina Square
With a Doctorate in Transformational
6 Raffles Boulevard,
Leadership, Dr. Jeremy Gwee commands
#03-308
38 years of experience in the banking and
Singapore 039594
finance industry. The former Chief Operating
Officer of HSBC Singapore is no stranger
to overcoming crises in the industry and Who Should Attend?:
leading organisational transformation. Dr. Fresh graduates, HR personnel, those in leadership
Gwee’s illustrious track record includes work roles, or anyone interested to understand more
with IBM, Ernst and Young, Deutsche Bank, about entrepreneurship
Maybank, and internet start-up Headstrong.
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Ms Christine Liu
Fees: $5(M)/$8(NM)
Co-Founder|Head|Partnership Acquisitions
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
StaffOnDemand
StaffOnDemand is a cloud-based HR
Brought to you by
technology solutions provider that disrupts imPAct@ Hong Lim Green
and transforms the way SMEs manage
complex HR processes, empowering
direct employers to recruit & manage
staff smarter, faster and better, while
giving them full control and overview
of the entire recruitment process.Deep Conversations 31
@T-Connect
STAYING COMPETITIVE
IN A VUCA WORLD -
WHAT IT MEANS FOR
MILLENNIALS TODAY?
With technology disruptions being increasing a
norm, one’s loyalty to one’s company is under
question. How can the relevancy of one’s individual
skills sets and proper financial planning can ensure
one’s competitiveness in the VUCA world.
Date Time Venue Who Should Attend?
Fresh graduates or school leavers entering
21 Feb 2019, 7pm - 9pm Off-site @ JustCo
the workforce
Thu 120 Robinson Road
#15-01
Singapore 068913
No. of Session: 1
Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $5(M)/$8(NM)
FACILITATED BY:
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
Dr Jeremy Gwee
Brought to you by
imPAct@ Hong Lim Green Ms Christine Liu
THE PATHS LESS
TRAVELLED AND HOW
YOU CAN CREATE
YOUR OWN
The start to an alternative life and career path
has its seed in having the right mindset and goals
at the beginning of one’s journey. Share how
to germinate one’s own seat in the path to a life
less ordinary.
Date Time Venue
21 Mar 2019, 7pm - 9pm imPAct @
Thu Hong Lim Green
No. of Session: 1 Who Should Attend?:
Duration: 2 hrs Fresh graduates, mid-career switch individuals,
Fees: $5(M)/$8(NM) or anyone seeking alternative path in life
No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25 or career
Brought to you by
imPAct@ Hong Lim Green32
Deep Conversations
@T-Connect
RIDING THE NEXT WAVE OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
As we see how technology is leading the evolution in
the business landscape, join tech veterans Joelle Pang
and Sebastian Raphael San for a light hearted but
informative evening. See them lay bare the inner
“secrets” behind a successful entrepreneurship in
the current technological climate.
Date Time Venue
28 Feb 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Off-site @ JustCo
MacDonald House
FACILITATED BY:
40A Orchard Rd,
3rd floor
Ms Joelle Pang
Singapore 238838
Director, Regional Business Development
FastJobs
With 10 years of experience in technology Who Should Attend?:
startups in the HR Tech, e-commerce, Fresh graduates, mid-career switch individuals,
mobile and on-demand space, or anyone interested to learn more about
Joelle believe in by leveraging entrepreneurship in the digital economy
technology-enabled solutions and
platforms to address pressing No. of Session: 1
socio-economic issues. Duration: 2 hrs
Fees: $5(M)/$8(NM)
Mr Sebastian Raphael San No. of pax: Min: 10 | Max: 25
Senior Manager, Regional Partnerships
FastJobs Brought to you by
Geylang Serai CC
The startup guy, who is passionate about
startups and has worked 3 tech startups
that has changed and impacted people’s
everyday lives across Southeast Asia.At A Glance!
Date Time Course Venue
JANUARY
3 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Cybersecurity - Yuhua CC
A Holistic Approach
4 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Innovation Learning theBridge @
Journey - theBridge by 2 Science Park Drive, #01-07
Ascendas-Singbridge Singapore 118222
5 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 1pm Achieving Success in Punggol CC
a Disrupted World
10 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Cybersecurity - Application Cairnhill CC
Security by Design
10 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Entrepreneurship JustCo @ Marina Square,
vs Intrapreneurship - 6 Raffles Boulevard,
Which is better for me? #03-308, Singapore 039594
10 Jan 2019, Thu 7.30pm - Digital Photography as an Art ACE The Place CC
9.30pm Form and Creative Medium
11 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Innovation Learning Journey - Omron Automation Centre
Omron Automation Centre @ Blk 438B, Alexandra Road,
Alexandra Technopark #01-03/04,
Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119968
12 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 12pm Financial Planning 101 Radin Mas CC
16 Jan 2019, Wed 7pm - 9pm Introduction to Kebun Baru CC
Python Programming
17 Jan 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Blockchain in WeWork @ Suntec City
Financial Services Suntec Tower 5 Level 17
5 Temasek Boulevard
Singapore 038985
17 Jan 2019, Thu 7.30pm - Digital Photography as an Art Punggol CC
9.30pm Form and Creative MediumDate Time Course Venue
18 Jan 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Innovation Learning Journey - Air Transport Training Col-
Air Transport Training College lege
70 Seletar Aerospace View,
Seletar Aerospace
Training Complex,
Singapore 797564
18 Jan 2019, Fri 6.30pm - How to get the best out of Sembawang CC
9.30pm CPF schemes ?
19 Jan 2019, Sat 9am - 12pm Visualisation for Changi Simei CC
Decision Making
20 Jan 2019, Sun 10am - 12pm Introduction to Zhenghua CC
Python Programming
23 Jan 2019, Wed 7pm - 9pm How to Get Punggol CC
Empowered by
Artificial Intelligence?
24 Jan 2019, Thu 2.30pm - Innovation Learning Journey - 3M Customer Technical
4.30pm 3M Customer Technical Centre Centre, 10 Ang Mo Kio
Street 65 Techpoint #01-01
Singapore 569059
26 Jan 2019, Sat 10am - 1pm Uncover the Hidden Secrets Zhenghua CC
of Body Language
FEBRUARY
15 Feb 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Innovation Learning Journey WeWork Beach Centre
- WeWork Singapore 15 Beach Road,
@ Beach Centre Singapore 189677
15 Feb 2019, Fri 9am - 12pm Visualisation for Zhenghua CC
Decision Making
16 Feb 2019, Sat 10am - 1pm Speaking Off-The-Cut Kebun Baru CC
and On the Mark!
19 Feb 2019, Tues 7pm - 9pm Business Malay Tampines North CC
21 Feb 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Staying Competitive in JustCo @
a VUCA World 120 Robinson Road #15-01
Singapore 068913Date Time Course Venue
22 Feb 2019, Fri 4pm - 7pm Innovation Learning Journey Autobahn Motors
- Autobahn Motors 20 Jalan Kilang, #02-00,
Singapore 159418
22 Feb 2019, Fri 3pm - 5pm Innovation Learning Journey Yamato Transport (S) Pte
- Yamato Transport (S) Pte Ltd Headquarters - for
Ltd Headquarters presentation
61 Alexandra Terrace,
#05-05 Harbour Link
Complex
Singapore 119936
Learning Journey at
Warehouse:
24 Penjuru Road, #01-06B
CWT Commodity Hub
Singapore 609128
23 Feb 2019, Sat 9.30am - 12pm Estate Planning and You Woodgrove CC
28 Feb 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Developing a Taman Jurong CC
Blockchain Strategy
28 Feb 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm Riding the Next Wave JustCo @
of Entrepreneurship MacDonald House,
40A Orchard Rd,
3rd floor,
Singapore 238838
MARCH
1 Mar 2019, Fri 7pm - 9pm IoT and Its Applications Kampong Chai Chee CC
21 Mar 2019, Thu 7pm - 9pm The Paths Less Travelled imPAct @ Hong Lim Green
and How You Can Create
Your Own
TBC TBC Future-ready Skillsets in the Air Transport
Aerospace Industry Training College,
70 Seletar Aerospace View,
Seletar Aerospace Training
Complex, Singapore 797564
TBC TBC A Design Thinking Mindset Nee Soon Spring CCOur Partners
Participating CCs
ACE THE PLACE CC KEBUN BARU CC SEMBAWANG CC
120 Woodlands Ave 1 216 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4 2125 Sembawang Rd
Singapore 739069 Singapore 569897 21km Singapore 758528
Tel: 6891 3430 Tel: 6457 7379 Tel: 6758 4183
BUKIT MERAH CC LENG KEE CC TAMAN JURONG CC
4000 Jalan Bukit Merah 400 Lengkok Bahru 1 Yung Sheng Road,
Singapore 159465 Singapore 159049 Singapore 618495
Tel: 6474 1097 Tel: 6473 5007 Tel: 6265 1711
CAIRNHILL CC NEE SOON SPRING CC TAMPINES NORTH CC
1 Anthony Road, 431A Yishun Ave 1, 2 Tampines Street 41
Singapore 229944 #01-507 Singapore 529204
Tel: 6737 9537 Singapore 761431 Tel: 6785 7166
Tel: 6684 1827
CHANGI SIMEI CC WOODGROVE CC
10 Simei St 2 PAYA LEBAR KOVAN CC 353 Woodlands Ave 1
Singapore 529915 207 Hougang Street 21 #01-753
Tel: 6781 6058 Singapore 530207 Singapore 730353
Tel: 6285 4676 Tel: 6366 9010
DOVER CC
1 Dover Rd #01-300 PUNGGOL CC YIO CHU KANG CC
Singapore 130001 3 Hougang Avenue 6 50 Ang Mo Kio Street 61
Tel: 6777 1540 Singapore 538808 Singapore 569163
Tel: 6387 1833 Tel: 6457 0414
GEYLANG SERAI CC
1 Engku Aman Turn PUNGGOL 21 CC YUHUA CC
#01-01 80 Punggol Field #01-01 90 Boon Lay Way
Wisma Geylang Serai Singapore 828815 Singapore 609958
Singapore 408528 Tel: 6312 0508 Tel: 6560 4490
Tel: 6747 2919
QUEENSTOWN CC ZHENGHUA CC
IMPACT @ 365 Commonwealth 1 Segar Road
HONGLIM GREEN Avenue Singapore 677738
20 Upper Pickering St, Singapore 149732 Tel: 6310 6702
Singapore 058284 Tel: 6474 1681
Tel: 6533 3260
RADIN MAS CC
KAMPONG CHAI CHEE CC 51 Telok Blangah Crescent,
11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 098917
Singapore 469662 Tel: 6273 5294
Tel: 66243 1663Notes
Notes
You may now sign up for the Deep Dive Learning Courses at www.onepa.sg. For more information about PA, please visit www.pa.gov.sg. PAssion Card members are entitled to course discounts. (M) Denotes PAssion Card members (NM) Denotes Non PAssion Card members To achieve the mission of the People’s Association (PA) in building and bridging communities to achieve one people, one Singapore, we initiate and offer a wide range of programmes and services to cater to the needs and interests of Singaporeans from all walks of life. *Information is accurate at time of print. Images used are for illustration only. Printed in December 2018
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