MOE–SNEF Work Experience Programme
What is the MOE–SNEF Work Experience Programme?
The MOE–SNEF Work Experience Programme is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) to provide a structured educational experience for students from special education (SPED) schools, which enables them to work in an actual work setting.
Students in special education (SPED) schools may have sensory, physical, intellectual or other developmental difficulties. Through work experience, students acquire the essential hard and soft skills such as communication, attendance and punctuality, teamwork, and etc. to be work ready. Employers may tap upon this pool of trained students as potential employees.
Student Testimonial
“I can now bake four flavours of cookies, four types of muffins, tartlets as well as puddings. I’m learning to make tiramisu and other textures. I also learnt how to work together as a team, with different types of people”
Steven Jackson
Commis Cook at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport
Why Should Employers Offer Work Experiences?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Organisations could offer work experiences to students from Special Education (SPED) schools as one of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
“Corporate Social Responsibility is a hard-edged business decision. Not because it is a nice thing to do or because people are forcing us to do it — because it is good for our business”
Niall Fitzerald
Former CEO, Unilever
Potential Source of Employees
Organisations could make use of this opportunity to assess the work quality and attitudes of students who could be potential future employees.
Building Staff Capability and Capacity
Offering work experiences creates opportunities for staff to develop and enhance their leadership and mentoring skills.
Quote from Employer
“I am very proud of Azrin. Not only is he hands-on, he is also sociable and blends well with the staff at work”
Miss Salma
Azrin’s Supervisor at Hilton Hotel
What Can Employers Expect from the MOE-SNEF Work Experience Programme?
Trained Students
Students are equipped by schools with hard skills in vocations such as Food & Beverage, Horticulture/Landscaping, Hospitality and etc., soft skills such as communication and teamwork, and positive work habits such as attendance and punctuality, pride in work, and work etiquette.
Regular Employer Briefings
MOE and SNEF organises briefings for employers and school tours twice a year (May and Nov) to provide updates on the Work Experience Programme.
Support from Schools
Schools will contact employers to set up work experiences for their students and will continue to provide regular support throughout the duration of the attachment.
Schools have dedicated personnel in charge of the Work Experience Programme. E.g., Work Experience Coordinator, Job Coach, and etc.
For more information, download the process flow of the MOE–SNEF Work Experience Programme below.
- MOE–SNEF Work Experience Programme Process Flow (349kb .pdf)
How is Work Experience Set Up?
Which Employers are Currently On Board the MOE-SNEF Work Experience Programme?
Download the list of employers currently offering Work Experience opportunities to students from Special Education (SPED) schools below:
How Does Open Door Fund (ODF) Benefit Employers?
Employers who are interested in hiring persons with disabilities can tap on the benefits offered by the OPEN DOOR Fund (ODF) administered by SNEF. Each company may receive funding of up to $100,000 as an incentive for Redesign of Job Scope/Process, Workplace Modifications, Integration Programmes, and Apprenticeship Programmes.
Visit www.jobs-odf.com.sg or email opendoor@SNEF.org.sg for more information.
How Can Employers Participate in the MOE-SNEF Work Experience Programme?
Employers who wish to offer Work Experience opportunities can indicate their preferences by filling in the response form and submitting it to SNEF. Information required includes job descriptions, number of vacancies, duration, and time of year for Work Experience.
Employers can negotiate with schools on the provision of a nominal allowance and other benefits to students during the Work Experience.
Download the response form below:
- MOE-SNEF Work Experience Response Form (148kb .doc)
Fill in the form and submit it to:
Projects Department
Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF)
19 Tanglin Road
#10-01/07 Tanglin Shopping Centre
Singapore 247909
Fax: 6737 7587
Email: opendoor@SNEF.org.sg
For further information, please download the MOE-SNEF Work Experience Programme Brochure (6.14mb .pdf) or contact:
Special Education Branch
Ministry of Education
51 Grange Road, Blk1 #04-06
Singapore 249564
Tel: 6838 7343
Fax: 6838 7303
Email: moe_seb@moe.gov.sg
Singapore National Employers Federation
19 Tanglin Road #10-01/07
Tanglin Shopping Centre
Singapore 247909
Tel: 6827 6944
Email: opendoor@SNEF.org.sg
Website: www.jobs-odf.com.sg