ASEAN 2040: Why Young Singaporeans Need to Act Now [W&S 104 ft National Youth Council (NYC)]

Did you know that Southeast Asia is set to become the 4th largest economy by 2040? Yet, many young Singaporeans have overlooked the career and growth opportunities in this region. In this episode, we're joined by the National Youth Council’s #JobHacks Youth Panel members Hazeem & Reann, who bring fresh perspectives on youth employment and regional opportunities.

Get ready to hear their insights after time spent engaging with fellow young Singaporeans and analysing workforce trend!

To learn more about the Youth Panels’ recommendations, head over to https://go.gov.sg/tfc-youthpanels

What We Discuss:

• 03:37 - How did your team develop this challenge statement?
• 05:04 - Why is there a growing interest among youths in exploring Southeast Asia?
• 07:11 - What solutions has your team proposed after a year of tackling this challenge?
• 12:00 - How do you view the idea that Singapore’s comfort limits interest in regional opportunities?
• 13:07 - Among your peers, is Southeast Asia perceived as backward?
• 15:52 - What strategies can young Singaporeans use to seize opportunities in Southeast Asia?
• 30:43 - If an overseas career opportunity arose before settling down, would you seize it?
• 44:05 - Website

Episode Resources:

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