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Last Updated: 25 November 2019

Event Details

Date: 18 - 21 April 2019 (Saturday to Tuesday)

Venue: Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Programme

The theme for the conference is ‘Taking the Co-op Spirit Forward’.  We envision Co-operatives to be empowered with capabilities, to be able to seize opportunities and address challenges in the coming decade while reinforcing our sense of togetherness and common identity. 

Registration & Enquiries

Open to affiliated co-operatives only. Please contact your respective Relationship Manager if you have any queries.

We look forward to see you at ACLC 2020 in Kota Kinabalu!

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Last Updated: 14 October 2019

Training Courses:

• Digital Marketing Fundamentals
• Getting to Yes, The Art of Successful Negotiation

Singapore Professionals’ and Executives’ Co-operative (SPEC) is a co-operative founded by SHRI on 16 May 2000 to assist in outplacement, employment and employability of Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) affected by business restructuring and reorganisation.

SPEC mission is to create a “harbour of lives and opportunities” for its members and be a dynamic and source of support for professionals, managers, executives, technicians, (PMETs), self-employed, freelancers and SMEs.

Being Stakeholders Centric, we strive for win-win-win partnership. Pride: we are proud to serve with passion and integrity. Excitement: we are excited about our future and the opportunities. Commitment: we are committed to deliver our promise.

SPEC is an affiliate of the Singapore National Cooperative Federation. As a not for profit organisation, our aim is to help PMETs, self-employed, freelancers and businesses manage change and seek gainful economic activities. SPEC provides customised outplacement, pre and post outplacement consultancy services to businesses, place and train, and on job training, work trial, temporary and permanent job placement, career and business advisory and transition services to individuals.

Our talent matching services are customized and centred on meeting our clients’ future ready needs with job-search tools, methods, skills and knowledge development, financial management, networking and resources that greatly speed up the transition process of providing assistance to affected PMETs.

Specific areas of activities include:

• Support businesses with Outplacement, Pre and Post Outplacement consultancy, preparation, communication and programmes
• One stop Talent Matching Services for Permanent, Temporary and Contract for local and overseas job placement and internship
• Agency to provide career coaching, prepare job seekers for permanent employment career transition, work trial, internship and temporary employment
• Enhance business capabilities development and local start-up; and support for free lancers, self-employed, consultants and local SMEs.
• SPEC Group Hospital, Surgical, Enhanced Medical and Personal Accident Insurance• Motivation and Skills Gaps Analysis, Career development and Compensation Progression Roadmap for hiring sectors Professional Transformation Programmes and Development
• Job and Personality profiling match, mentor and mentee programme
• SPEC Community of Learning for networking, collaboration, co-creation, peer support and engagement

Singapore Professionals and Executives Cooperative Limited
10, Eunos Road 8, #13-07, Singapore Post Centre, Singapore 408600.
DID Tel: 64223793 or 64223762. EA 16C8363 http://www.spec.org.sg/

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Last Updated: 14 October 2019

Reference number: CRS-Q-0033488-MF

3 WSQ Modules in 1 Program

1. Apply Basic Negotiation Skills & Techniques
2. Participate in Negotiations
3. Manage & Direct Negotiations

This course emphasizes preparation of both the "head and heart” before entering a negotiation. Only 3 full days with e-Learning component!

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Negotiation Analysis: finding the zone of possible agreement
• Advanced Negotiation Analysis: creating value
• Managing the Negotiation Process: bargaining tactics, style and emotion
• Negotiation Mastery: forging agreement within groups and organizations

Target Audience

Marketing Associate, Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, Division Heads.

Training Fees

 
Training Location

The Leadership Institute Training Centre
Paya Lebar Square, #13-24 Singapore 409051

Absentee Payroll:

80% of hourly basic salary, capped at $4.50/hr.
For SMEs, enhanced absentee payroll funding available at 80% of hourly basic salary, capped at $7.50/hr

*SMEs are defined as companies with:

(i)   at least 30% local shareholding; AND
(ii)  Group annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million OR Group employment size of not more than 200 employees.

Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:

Singapore Citizens aged 35 years & earning 5 $2,000/ month are eligible for 95% course fee subsidy. Companies can also apply for absentee payroll at 95% of hourly basic salary.

Funding Eligibility:

In order to enjoy the funding, participants need to fulfill the following requirements:

1. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) of Singapore
2. Attain at least 75% course attendance
3. Successfully complete assessment & certified as competent
4. Has not enjoyed funding for the same course before

5. For company-sponsored participants, training is fully sponsored by companies, which are registered or incorporated in Singapore

Companies are to submit application via  www.skillsconnect.gov.sg to enjoy the funding

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Last Updated: 24 September 2019

The President’s Challenge Social Enterprise Award (PCSEA) is a prestigious accolade conferred by the President’s Office to outstanding businesses, including co-operatives, and their partners who have supported them in their social entrepreneurial journey towards greater social impact.

This year, PCSEA is launching a new award “SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CHAMPION” to recognise corporations and/or individuals who have made significant contributions to social enterprises in Singapore.

For more information, please visit the PCSEA official web page.

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Last Updated: 14 October 2019

Reference number: CRS-Q-0033520-BM

3 WSQ Modules in 1 Program

1. Manage Social Media Platform
2. Develop Social Media Strategies
3. Monitor Social Media Platforms

Be part of the digital revolution! Have an in-depth understanding of what marketing means in the digital age, how to build a brand that your customers can connect with, and achieve your business goals in the process. Only 3 full days with e-Learning component!

Topics Covered

• Create an online presence and online reputation strategy
• Generate leads using paid social, social selling and in-bound marketing
• Generate leads using paid search, Adwords, & SEM
• Campaign Action Plan and Budgeting
  

Target Audience

Marketing Associate, Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, Division Heads.

Training Fees

 
Training Location

The Leadership Institute Training Centre
Paya Lebar Square, #13-24 Singapore 409051

Absentee Payroll:

80% of hourly basic salary, capped at $4.50/hr.
For SMEs, enhanced absentee payroll funding available at 80% of hourly basic salary, capped at $7.50/hr

*SMEs are defined as companies with:

(i)   at least 30% local shareholding; AND
(ii)  Group annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million OR Group employment size of not more than 200 employees.

Workfare Training Support (WTS) Scheme:

Singapore Citizens aged 35 years & earning 5 $2,000/ month are eligible for 95% course fee subsidy. Companies can also apply for absentee payroll at 95% of hourly basic salary.

Funding Eligibility:

In order to enjoy the funding, participants need to fulfill the following requirements:

1. Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents (PR) of Singapore
2. Attain at least 75% course attendance
3. Successfully complete assessment & certified as competent
4. Has not enjoyed funding for the same course before

5. For company-sponsored participants, training is fully sponsored by companies, which are registered or incorporated in Singapore

Companies are to submit application via  www.skillsconnect.gov.sg to enjoy the funding

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Last Updated: 07 August 2019

It's that time of the year again! Join SNCF in celebrating our 39th anniversary!

Date: 21 September 2019, Saturday
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Venue: Phoenix Grand Ballroom, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay (view on map)
Attire: Colourful outfit and costumes from around the world

With the theme, “Colouring The World As One”, we would like to journey with you around the world in your fanciful and colourful outfit. Celebrate with us on the diversity of our co-operative community, like the different colours of the rainbow that emphasize the importance of each co-operative as a part of a greater whole. With our colourful outfit, we form the rainbow when we come together as one!

Get ready for an evening of fun, excitement and entertainment, and you might even walk away with the best dressed award!

Stand a chance to win our top Lucky Draw prize - a pair of return air tickets to one place in Europe, and attractive prizes like iPhone XS, LED Smart TV and many more!

Tables are limited. Please contact your respective Relationship Manager now to purchase/book a table and secure your seats at the dinner!