"I benefited greatly from the mentorship program that my supervisor at TOUCH Community Services arranged for me. Throughout my internship journey with TOUCH, I was privileged to be given regular one-to-one mentorship sessions. My mentor, who has many years of experience in the ageing industry, was very generous in sharing his experiences. While he is very passionate and committed in serving the elderly community, he remained authentic in sharing the demands and challenges that he faced, and often complemented his sharing with good practices to follow. The mentorship sessions have definitely enhanced my internship experience. The insights and constant guidance from my mentor allowed me to gain confidence in my role and I was able to render the necessary support and add value to the team I was working with."

 

Khoo Jun Yinn Ethan
Diploma in Social Sciences in Gerontology
TOUCH Community Services
Year of Internship: 2022

"My internship journey with the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) was truly a memorable experience. Other than learning new skills, I also managed to learn more about the social service industry. My mentors would always share about their experiences and things that they have learnt from their past. They would also give me career advice to ensure that I make the best possible decision at all times. My mentors were very open and honest, which helped me get a better sensing of the actual working world. They were also very willing to take the time to attend the mentorship sessions although they had work to do. I would say that my mentors are the reason why I felt very welcomed when I first joined MSF. They are also the reason why I enjoyed my internship a lot and I am lucky to have them as my mentors."

 

Ryeanna Binte Mohammad Saleem
Diploma in Psychology Studies
Ministry of Social and Family Development
Year of Internship: 2022