Engaging and Enriching Lives through Infocomm.
Infocomm Technology
Singapore has been harnessing infocomm technology (ICT) to enable its social and economic development since the 1980s. Increasingly, every key economic sector such as education, healthcare and finance relies on ICT to expand and increase business capabilities and revenues. Singapore is one of the most connected nations in the world where its individuals and businesses use ICT innovatively to enrich their lives and enhance their competitiveness. Today, more than 85 per cent of homes have broadband access and there is pervasive connectivity under the Wireless@SG programme, with more than 5000 wireless hotspots around the island.
New developments are expected to arise from the confluence of innovations that will bring about greater convenience for end-users, and the emergence of a new eco-system of hardware, software, and systems-level players that exploit sentient spaces. With skills that are portable across countries and industries, explore the multitude of opportunities that await you.
Did You Know?
- 41 of the Fortune 500 companies are technology based
- Facebook took 6 years to reach its first 500 million users, but less than 2 years to reach its next 500 million
- 3 million computers; 6 billion mobile phone subscription; more text messages are being sent than the world’s population
Ecquaria Technologies Pte Ltd
http://www.ecquaria.comEcquaria is a leading provider of e-Government consultancy and infrastructure solutions that powers high-volume, mission-critical government, healthcare, education, financial services and leisure applications for customers worldwide.
Ecquaria’s aspiration is to be a world-class software company with a mission to provide software infrastructure solutions with the deployment of its award-winning flagship product, the Ecquaria Service-Oriented Platform™ (Ecquaria SOP™). Ecquaria SOP™ is an an open and comprehensive standards-based infrastructure that pioneers an innovative process-oriented approach for secure, efficient and collaborative sharing of information, best processes, practices and consolidated assets.
Ecquaria’s e-Government Platform, built on the Ecquaria SOP™, is a central system that provides relevant and ready-built platforms for quick and mass deployment of online services (e-services). It helps governments to successfully transform current counter services into online services using web and mobile technologies.
The company is the progeny of the Java Competency Centre at Kent Ridge Digital Labs (Singapore) where Ecquaria’s founders spearheaded the development of Java technology for government and business applications since 1996.
Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Singapore, Ecquaria has global presence, with offices in Singapore, China, and an expanding network of partners in Thailand, Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico and Africa to support the activities of its customers around the world. Ecquaria is an associate company of BT Frontline.
Potential Career Path:
Scholars will be mentored and developed to be a all-rounder as an IT engineer and consultant with both technical and soft skills.
Starting off as a Business Analyst, scholars will acquire on-the-job training and experience on IT project implementation and management as he/she works with the project team through the various stages of a software development life cycle.
From assisting the Project Manager in the requirements gathering and subsequently development of the application as a Module Project Lead, they will be given opportunities to manage a small project or module after two or three project cycles. They may also join the Pre-Sales team as a Technical/Business Consultant, working with the Sales Managers & team to support them in the bid for new projects and work on sales leads where they have to determine the customer’s needs, provide a business solution to meet those needs and present it.
Depending on their aptitude and technical capabilities, they can also become Solution Architects.
- Business and Accountancy (Business / Business Administration / Business Management)
- Communication Studies
- Information and Communication Technology (Computing / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information and Communications Technology (Software Engineering) / Information Systems Management / Information Technology)
M1 Limited
http://www.m1.com.sgM1 is a leading full-service provider of mobile and fixed communications services to over 2 million customers in Singapore. With a key focus on customer service, they are committed to investing in technology, networks and their people in order to provide their customers with compelling solutions, superior service and better value propositions.
M1’s people are at the core of the business. They believe in fostering an innovative culture, encouraging continual learning, rewarding performance and creating a dynamic work environment.
M1 advocates lifelong learning and continues to invest in their human capital in development programmes.
M1 offers scholars differentiated exposure to multiple business areas in their initial years, as part of a structured leadership programme to hone their capabilities and competencies. Scholars will also contribute in strategic planning programmes and senior management-led projects to further sharpen macro perspectives.
Potential Career Path:
Recognising the diversity of talent and strengths amongst their scholars, M1 has multiple development programme for them to develop and chart their careers.
Scholars spend their first years in the assigned department. Supervisor / mentor will be appointed to coach and guide the scholars. This will ensure that scholar have an in-depth understanding of their primary role in M1. At the same time, scholars will have plenty of opportunities to work on cross departments projects. Thereafter they will have exposure to multiple roles and participate in meaningful projects. Selected scholars will have the opportunity to embark on overseas attachment and/or sit-in and contribute in the strategic workshops.
Scholars will also be invited to join M1’s leadership development programme and networking sessions with the senior management. On a yearly basis, performance will be reviewed and there are a variety of professional development opportunities for scholars to upgrade themselves and broaden their horizons to prepare scholars for more challenging positions ahead.
- Business and Accountancy (Accountancy / Business / Business Administration / Finance / Risk Management)
- Information and Communication Technology (Computing / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information and Communications Technology(Software Engineering) / Information Systems Management / Information Technology)
- Engineering (Electrical and Electronic / Electrical / Electrical and Information Technology / Electronic)
NCS Pte Ltd
http://www.ncs.com.sgNCS is guided by a set of core purposes for their philosophy, mindset and behaviour in its business. It is this commitment that earned NCS their credibility among their customers and partners, and glued the long-term relationships with many of them.
The set of core purposes is as below :
Vision – A global powerhouse delivering business value through innovative ICT services.
Mission – Partnering their customers to realize business value through innovative ICT solutions. Engaging NCS people to realise their full potential.
NCS delivers solutions integrating emerging technologies such as mobility, social media, cloud computing, machine-to-machine communications and big data and analytics in its solution offerings to their customers. Through its Solutions for an Urbanised Future (SURF) offerings, NCS co-create together with their customers to enhance connectivity, collaboration and communication through implementing of emerging technology.
Potential Career Path:
NCS regards all employees as Talent that add value to the business. NCS Talent Management Framework and Strategy is to ensure sustainable business success by building a strong pipeline of talent– with the right people in the right roles at the right time.
Scholars, once on board, are identified for the Management Associate Programme (MAP). This is a 2-year fast-track programme that offers accelerated learning and development opportunities such as cross-functional rotations, active participation in projects and networking with senior management.
The MAP Development Framework adopts the 70:20:10 Learning Principle:
- 70% Experience: On-the-job learning, cross-functional projects and job rotation;
- 20% Relationship: Scholars will attend Networking Events & Leadership Symposiums;
- 10% Education: Classroom Training, SME Talks & Online Courses
As the scholars are vital to NCS talent pipelines, they must be identified with the right Management Associate roles and assignments that are challenging and are able to maximise their learning in the 2 year program. This will accelerate their career progression and grow their potentials to be the organization’s Emerging & Young leaders.
- Information and Communication Technology (Computing / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems Management / Information Technology)
- Engineering (Electrical / Electronic / Engineering Product Development / Engineering Systems and Design / Information Systems Technology and Design / Industrial and Systems Engineering / Information Engineering and Media)
Singtel
http://www.singtel.comSingTel’s core businesses are:-
Group Consumer: setting new benchmarks in customer experience to cement the Group’s position as the leading provider of next-generation communication, infotainment and technology services to consumers across Asia Pacific.
Group Digital Life: bringing people together with an innovative and cutting edge mix of digital services such as NextGen TV, e-magazines, music, digital concierge, cloud-based gaming and hyperlocal content.
Group Enterprise: providing innovative and comprehensive ICT solutions through the delivery of satellite services, international data and managed services, cloud computing and enterprise mobility services.
Potential Career Path:
Scholars will join SingTel as part of the Management or Specialist Associate Program (MAP or SAP). The MAP/ SAP is an established 2-year program designed to groom young talent into high performing, future leaders with a global outlook. The programme is an exciting blend of:
- Experiential Opportunities including job rotations in different business areas, special projects, and international assignments
- Relationship-based Learning such as personalised career coaching, mentoring, and networking with Senior Management
- Training Programs including Leadership/ Management, Presentation Skills, and Financial Management
- Economics
- Business and Accountancy (Accountancy / Business / Business Administration / Business Management / Finance / Risk Management)
- Information and Communication Technology (Computing / Computer Engineering / Computer Science / Information Systems Management / Information Technology)
- Engineering (Electrical / Electronic / Engineering Systems and Design / Information Systems Technology and Design / Information Engineering and Media / Renaissance Engineering Programme)
StarHub Ltd
http://www.starhub.comStarHub is Singapore’s fully-integrated info-communications company, offering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets. Launched in 2000, StarHub has become one of Singapore’s most innovative info-communications providers, and the pioneer in ‘hubbing’ – the ability to deliver unique integrated and converged services to all its customers.
StarHub is looking for people who have great potential for growth. Just like them.
StarHub, listed on the SGX-ST, is Singapore’s second largest info-communications company. Since their inception, StarHub have grown into a full-fledged organisation offering a complete range of solutions over fixed, cable, mobile and internet platforms.
If what StarHub does excites you, join StarHub.
Potential Career Path:
In StarHub, they view growth as a self-driven process, in that employees must take a proactive role in driving their own career development. Employees choose how fast, and how far, they wish to advance in their careers. StarHub’s role is to support and facilitate this journey to the best of its abilities by partnering with employees to equip them with the relevant tools and development opportunities.
There are many opportunities for growth within StarHub and they will hold career discussion with their scholars to discuss the young talent’s career interests / aspirations prior to them joining StarHub.
A career map will be drawn up, taking into consideration inputs from young talents as well as prevailing projects and focus of the organization.
Young talents can choose to pursue their careers in various divisions like:
i) Enterprise Business Group (EBG) – International Services
ii) Corporate Services I
iii) Corporate Services 2
- Business and Accountancy (Accountancy / Business / Business Administration / Business Management / Finance / Risk Management)
- Communication Studies (Communication Studies / Communication and New Media)
- Logistics (Logistics and Operation Management / Supply Chain Management)
