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Social Service Reternship Programme
In Partnership with
The Social Service Reternship Programme provides senior professionals with a structured, supportive pathway to transition into the social service sector. "Reternship" reflects the unique nature of this Programme, where senior professionals return to work with a wealth of experience while embracing new learning opportunities to adapt to the social service sector.
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This unique Reternship opportunity strengthens the workforce of social service agencies, and helps ease the transition of senior professionals into the sector. With this Programme, SSAs and participants can benefit from an inclusive, mission-driven approach that helps build a more capable and diverse workforce.
Who is it for?
Senior professionals who are looking for...
Meaningful projects to contribute their expertise & give back to society
A chance to experience the social sector and build relevant capabilities & mindsets
A supportive community on the same journey transitioning to their second chapter
How does the Social Service Reternship Programme work?
Through structured curriculum, real-life insight from practitioners & hands-on experience, our professionals get a holistic and realistic understanding of the social sector.
2-Day Social Sector
Appreciation Course
In partnership with
Understanding the social sector landscape, essential roles, skills & mindsets to succeed
Immersion Day
Site visit to participating charities, hear from sector leaders on opportunities, challenges & motivations
2-Month Reternship Experience
Hired for Longer-term Engagement
Hands-on experience supporting charities in various functions/projects
Note: An interview will be conducted by charities prior to the 2-Month Experience
Charities & participants work out longer-term relationship, if there is a culture & role fit.
Application Details & Timelines
Our Reternship Programme Applications are now OPEN!
Application Period for Social Sector Appreciation Course:
1st March - 31 March 2025
Social Sector Appreciation Course @ Singapore Polytechnic:
9th - 10th April 2025
Immersion Day:
End April (weekday, date to be confirmed)
2-Month Reternship Experience:
June - July 2025
Conversions/Longer-term Engagement:
August 2025 onwards
Course Curriculum (with )
Key Outcomes:
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Key Social Sector Areas in Singapore & Trends
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Roles within the Social Sector
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Reflection on Personal Identities, Values & Experiences and how to leverage past corporate experience in the social sector
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Discuss skillsets and mindsets to thrive in the social sector, with opportunities to practice through case studies
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Experiential learning through shadowing/supporting service delivery
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Format:
Curriculum has a good mix of content, group activities & case studies, discussions, debrief & reflections.
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