NCSS says 500 jobs available in social service sector

NCSS says 500 jobs available in social service sector
Channel NewsAsia


SINGAPORE: Calling social workers, therapists, special education teachers, counsellors and nurses. The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) is seeking mid—career professionals to join the social service sector.

NCSS said it is beefing up the sector’s capability and expertise to meet rising social challenges and is looking for those with the relevant skills to fill up the 500 positions available.

It added that it is offering various schemes and scholarships which they can tap on.

Examples are the Bachelor of Social Work programme offered by the Social Service Training Institute (SSTI) and Monash University, as well as the VWO—Charities Capability Fund (VCF) Scholarship Grant for individuals who wish to pursue studies in social work.

Those looking for a mid—career switch can take up the Professional Conversion Programmes for nurses and therapists.

More information is available at this website.

The NCSS is also taking part in the Career 2009 and Education 2009 Fair running from March 5 to 8 at the Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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Electricity tariff for next quarter to be reduced by 21%

Electricity tariff for next quarter to be reduced by 21%
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia

The electricity tariff is coming down for the second straight quarter.

For the period of April 1 to June 30, it will be reduced by 21.37 per cent or 4.9 cents to 18.03 cents per kWh. This is the lowest rate in four years, since April 2005.

The tariff is currently at 22.93 cents per kWh for January to March 2009.

SP Services said the reduction is largely due to lower fuel oil prices.

The electricity tariff is reviewed quarterly and adjusted in line with the changes in the cost of electricity.


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