NTUC Shifts Focus to Skills Development Amidst AI Disruption in Singapore's Job Market
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Key Takeaway
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in Singapore is focusing on equipping workers with skills to adapt to the changes brought by AI, rather than merely protecting existing jobs. While job creation is on the rise, there are concerns about the impact of automation on certain roles, prompting a shift towards proactive skills development.
This includes not only blue-collar ... (PMETs), who now comprise 64.2% of Singapore’s employed residents as of 2025. Singapore is currently in the early stages of disruption from generative AI, and widespread job displacement hasn’t yet materialized....
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