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February 2021 Issue: Co-operator Newsletter Quarterly Issue
#NotJustWoke
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a co-operative (or co-op in short) and what’s the role of a co-operator? In this issue, we shone a spotlight on young changemakers from different co-op sectors who shared with us what they do to spark social change! Their stories are also shared as part of our #NotJustWoke series on social media.
Tok Yin Jie – CO-OP@NTU
First up, we have Yin Jie from CO-OP@NTU! CO-OP@NTU is Singapore’s first student-run co-op that aims to bring attractive offerings and services to students at a pocket-friendly price. Yin Jie is also an SNCF Scholar. Find out what Yin Jie does behind-the-scenes to uplift students’ experience at NTU below!
Jolene Tay – POLWEL Co-op
Not just a credit co-operative! From providing financial services to helping retired police officers gain meaningful employment and supporting government agencies in training, POLWEL Co-operative Society supports our officers in blue!
Meet Jolene, an executive in POLWEL Co-op’s Corporate Affairs team, who shares with us some interesting nuggets about her work there!
Vincent Ng – A Good Space Co-op
More than just a physical space, A Good Space Co-operative aims to be a community platform for changemakers from all walks of life to come together, collaborate and do good for the society.
Vincent, A Good Space Co-op’s Executive Team Lead, believes that a co-op can be a powerful catalyst of social change. Learn what he has to say about being a community builder!
Dheveya – AUPE Credit Co-op
Representing the interests of employees from the public sector, AUPE Credit Co-operative is formed to provide financial assistance to its members when the need arises.
Dheveya, from AUPE Credit Co-op, believes that credit co-ops are the friendlier alternative to banks! Find out more about her role at AUPE Credit Co-op and what they do below!
Joey Fong – ISCOS Co-op
Did you know that the Industrial and Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) is the only co-op in Singapore that helps reformed offenders reintegrate into society? Beyond just providing employment opportunities, ISCOS also initiates family-bonding activities for members to strengthen their family relationships.
Hear from Joey, Social Service Executive of ISCOS’s Training & Employment team on what he does to support members on their rehabilitation journeys!
Lisa Chan – SNCF
As the collective representation of the Co-operative Movement in Singapore, SNCF helps co-ops to strengthen their enterprises and to do good. Co-ops can offer a better future to young people especially in today’s new world as the democratic nature of the co-operative enterprise encourages participation, broadens ownership, and fosters empowerment of youth.
We have Lisa, Relationship Manager of SNCF’s Campus & Youth team, to share how she inspires our youth!
Tok Yin Jie – CO-OP@NTU
First up, we have Yin Jie from CO-OP@NTU! CO-OP@NTU is Singapore’s first student-run co-op that aims to bring attractive offerings and services to students at a pocket-friendly price. Yin Jie is also an SNCF Scholar. Find out what Yin Jie does behind-the-scenes to uplift students’ experience at NTU below!
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Jolene Tay – POLWEL Co-op
Not just a credit co-operative! From providing financial services to helping retired police officers gain meaningful employment and supporting government agencies in training, POLWEL Co-operative Society supports our officers in blue!
Meet Jolene, an executive in POLWEL Co-op’s Corporate Affairs team, who shares with us some interesting nuggets about her work there!
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Vincent Ng – A Good Space Co-op
More than just a physical space, A Good Space Co-operative aims to be a community platform for changemakers from all walks of life to come together, collaborate and do good for the society.
Vincent, A Good Space Co-op’s Executive Team Lead, believes that a co-op can be a powerful catalyst of social change. Learn what he has to say about being a community builder!
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Dheveya – AUPE Credit Co-op
Representing the interests of employees from the public sector, AUPE Credit Co-operative is formed to provide financial assistance to its members when the need arises.
Dheveya, from AUPE Credit Co-op, believes that credit co-ops are the friendlier alternative to banks! Find out more about her role at AUPE Credit Co-op and what they do below!
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Joey Fong – ISCOS Co-op
Did you know that the Industrial and Services Co-operative Society (ISCOS) is the only co-op in Singapore that helps reformed offenders reintegrate into society? Beyond just providing employment opportunities, ISCOS also initiates family-bonding activities for members to strengthen their family relationships.
Hear from Joey, Social Service Executive of ISCOS’s Training & Employment team on what he does to support members on their rehabilitation journeys!
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Lisa Chan – SNCF
As the collective representation of the Co-operative Movement in Singapore, SNCF helps co-ops to strengthen their enterprises and to do good. Co-ops can offer a better future to young people especially in today’s new world as the democratic nature of the co-operative enterprise encourages participation, broadens ownership, and fosters empowerment of youth.
We have Lisa, Relationship Manager of SNCF’s Campus & Youth team, to share how she inspires our youth!
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