https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/ Inspiring stories of everyday Singaporeans en Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:06:38 +0800 Isomer (https://www.isomer.gov.sg) https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/skillin-it-zulaihaurn:isomer:resource:142537At 45, with 20 years of manufacturing experience, Zulaiha thought she was secure. One retrenchment notice triggered her deepest anxieties: How would she pay the bills? Did her skills still matter? Was there any hope for her future? Yet, what began as a painful setback eventually became an opportunity to reset her career and rediscover her purpose in healthcare.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Skillin' It https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/skillin-it-royurn:isomer:resource:142536Roy spent nine years juggling full-time work, part-time studies and new fatherhood. He failed university exams. He questioned whether he was smart enough. Today, as Deputy Managing Director at ENGIE, his journey proves the biggest barrier to upskilling isn't ability, it's convincing yourself to keep going when self-doubt creeps in.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Skillin' It https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/skillin-it-jamesurn:isomer:resource:142465At 63, while most people are winding down their careers, Christian James is diving headfirst into AI filmmaking and virtual production – technologies he only started learning three years ago. For the Singapore Polytechnic lecturer, lifelong learning is not just a belief – it’s how he stays in the game. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Skillin' It https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/skillin-it-sivaurn:isomer:resource:142540What was once traditional gatekeeping for the security industry is now high-tech operations powered by surveillance systems and real-time data. Sivamani Taigrajan has witnessed this transformation firsthand – from her early days in the field to her current role as a Security Supervisor at AETOS, overseeing operations at an Integrated Operations Centre. Her journey proves that in today’s landscape, technical competence defines professional success.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0800Skillin' It https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/skillin-it-carolurn:isomer:resource:142546The idea of pivoting careers after 20 years in one industry might sound daunting, but for Carol, it was an exhilarating challenge. She left publishing behind to pursue tech, and now heads Technology Services at JJ Innovation Enterprise. 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With education subsidies and determination, she got back on her feet.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/jack-chongurn:isomer:resource:32229From newbie to top trainee, the Work-Study Diploma helped Jack navigate his workplace confidently.Tue, 24 May 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/hafizaurn:isomer:resource:32228Thanks to the encouragement from her school and community, 17-year-old Hafiza developed a newfound confidence to take on life’s challenges.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/nuraini-bte-ismailurn:isomer:resource:32261Under the guidance of teachers and mentors, Nuraini excelled in her Work-Study Diploma programme.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/jay-ngurn:isomer:resource:32230A traumatic experience prompted Jay Ng to rethink his life and use his entrepreneurial skills to uplift underprivileged workers.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/arnold-limurn:isomer:resource:32225Retrenched at 50, former banker Arnold Lim found a new career in the IT industry under the Career Conversion Programme.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/madam-yeo-siew-lianurn:isomer:resource:32237Madam Yeo became a cleaner to support her family after her husband’s passing. Through the Progressive Wage Model, she was promoted and better able to provide for her daughter.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/suriah-bte-abd-jalilurn:isomer:resource:32263When Suriah Bte Abd Jalil returned to Singapore after being away for 5 years, her biggest concern was to secure a job. She did it with the help of a work attachment.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/desmond-khoourn:isomer:resource:32227At age 40, Desmond Khoo switched from the media to the healthcare industry and found his calling as a radiographer.Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/ng-mun-hoeurn:isomer:resource:32260Ng Mun Hoe, a landscaper, upskilled through the Progressive Wage Model and became a supervisor.Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/zulayqha-zulkifliurn:isomer:resource:32264As a student, Zulayqha Zulkifli received education support. Now she pays it forward by helping disadvantaged families.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together https://www.gov.sg/profile-stories/daniel-ravindranurn:isomer:resource:32226Daniel Ravindran turned his life around at ITE and with support, went on to graduate from polytechnic and university.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0800Rising Above Together