To attract a bigger pool of talent into the industry, WDA rolled out the Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) and the Global Fashion Talent Programme (GFTP) in December 2009. The PCP ensures that trainees transit smoothly into a new career in the fashion industry. The GFTP on the other hand, is an initiative that helps Singapore-based companies groom local talent to work in their overseas operations. Please refer to Annex B for information on both programmes.
PCP and GFTP have successfully entered into its second year. WDA will offer up to an additional 150 training places under the programmes over the next three years to allow more local professionals to take up rewarding careers in the industry. Ms Lim Ai Lian and Mr Noor Afian are 2 of the pilot batch of 44 trainees who have benefited from PCP. Please refer to Annex C on the Profiles of the WSQ Diploma Graduates (PCP).
Mr Wong Hong Kuan, Chief Executive, WDA said, “The transformation of the textile and fashion industry has presented opportunities for the workforce to continue to build their knowledge and capabilities in this field. WDA will continue to develop new programmes in emerging skill areas with the industry to provide a pipeline of skilled talent to ensure that the industry continues to stay relevant and competitive to enjoy sustainable growth.”
Mr Wilson Teo, Secretary General of TaFf and Director of Teo Garments who sent several staff for WSQ training said, “With the support of WDA, many individuals have had the opportunity to upgrade their skills and knowledge especially during the downturn. The Textile & Fashion Technology WSQ framework has benefited the companies through enhancing workers' productivity and efficiency.”
Mr Chen Yen Yeo Director of Tung Mung International Pte Ltd said, “Tung Mung International employs 10,000 workers in our satellite offices and factories in Indonesia and Vietnam. We like to employ Singaporeans to lead the overseas offices as they understand the local work ethics and pace, and will be able to imbue such practices in the work culture in our overseas offices. It is also easier for Singaporeans to communicate and coordinate work matters between the Singapore HQ and overseas offices. However, it is difficult to recruit locals with industry experience to work overseas."
"The Global Fashion Talent Programme has helped us to employ 3 locals and train them in our overseas offices in a structured On-the-Job programme. TaFtc has been excellent in providing relevant and comprehensive skills-based training in the WSQ Diploma under the Global Fashion Talent Programme before the new recruits are sent overseas for the OJT. The Global Fashion Talent Programme complements the industry's push overseas to stay competitive in the global fashion business.”
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