Prudential Partners with ITE to Equip 3,000 Students with Workplace Skills

In a bid to empower students with essential workplace skills, Prudential Singapore has joined forces with the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on February 8, 2024. The collaborative initiative aims to equip students with targeted competencies to enhance their competitiveness in the corporate arena, under Prudential’s Talent Engagement Ecosystem (TEE-Up).

(From left) Mr Ben Tan, Chief Distribution Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer, Prudential Singapore, Ms Magdalene Loh, Head of Strategy and Innovation, Prudential Singapore, Mr Suresh Natarajan, Principal of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central, Ms Neetha Nair, Chief Human Resources Officer, Prudential Singapore, Ms Alice Seow, Principal of ITE College West, and Dr Yek Tiew Ming, Principal of ITE College East, at the signing of the MOU by Prudential and ITE. The MOU signing was held at Prudential Singapore’s Marina One office.

The MOU, spanning three years, will benefit approximately 3,000 ITE students, offering them access to a spectrum of future-ready workforce courses. These courses cover areas such as automation, financial literacy, generative AI, and design thinking. Moreover, students will have the opportunity to participate in internships and the TEE-Up mentorship programme, facilitating their smooth transition from educational institutions to professional workplaces.

Mr Ben Tan, Chief Distribution Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer, Prudential Singapore (third from left) and Mr Suresh Natarajan, Principal of Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College Central (second from left) interacting with Mr Sherman Tay (second from right), Mr Byron Yap (first from left), and Miss Kaelynn Fong (first from right), Prudential Singapore’s inaugural batch of ITE interns. They were part of an MOU signing by Prudential and ITE at Prudential Singapore’s Marina One office.

The signing ceremony, attended by close to 90 representatives from ITE, Polytechnics, Prudential, and industry experts, marked the formalization of this collaborative effort.

As part of the programme, Prudential will organize industry talks and learning journeys for ITE students, shedding light on technology and sustainability practices within the financial services sector. Internship opportunities, events, and hackathons will also be provided, allowing students to apply their acquired knowledge and strengthen their portfolios, thereby laying a robust foundation for their future careers.

(From left) Mr Sherman Tay, Miss Kaelynn Fong, and Mr Byron Yap, Prudential Singapore’s inaugural batch of ITE interns. On 8 February 2024, Prudential and ITE signed an MOU at Prudential Singapore’s Marina One office to equip about 3,000 ITE students with workplace skills and competencies under TEE-Up, Prudential’s talent engagement programme.

Under the TEE-Up initiative, students gain access to over 300 educational videos across various social media channels. These videos feature interviews with professionals, productivity tips, and entrepreneurial stories, offering valuable insights into the professional world. Moreover, students are encouraged to actively engage with the content, sharing their internship experiences and becoming co-creators of video content.

Furthermore, TEE-Up offers access to programmes and content designed by career development coaches, aiding students in identifying their key competencies and areas for growth, thereby better preparing them for the workforce.

Since its pilot launch in 2022, TEE-Up has successfully collaborated with five polytechnics in Singapore, facilitating mentorship opportunities for students across diverse industries such as financial services, wholesale trade, technology, and design, with over 120 mentors onboard.

Through this concerted effort, Prudential and ITE aim to nurture a generation of skilled and adaptable professionals, ready to thrive in the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace.

Irone Kim