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17 Jan 2025

2:00pm to 3:30pm

careergrit.sg

About

The "Planning Your Career in Tech” webinar is tailored specifically for mid-careerists considering a transition into the tech industry or exploring tech job as a career option. You will gain insights into the two broad areas – ICT industry insights and trends, as well as practical approaches to job search and career planning to successfully pivot into tech roles. Our industry speakers will share their personal career journeys and highlight what to look out for in the tech industry. The session will also introduce valuable resources to support your career transition journey, such as the Information & Communications (I&C) Jobs Transformation Map and the ICT Skills Framework. Whether you are a mid-careerist wanting to pivot into the tech sector or existing tech professional wanting to future-proof your career, this webinar is designed to position you for effective career planning and sustained career growth. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the challenges of career transition confidently, including a career development plan template, helping you build a resilient and successful future in the tech industry.

Learning Outcome

1. Understanding of current tech industry trends, growth areas, and key resources like the I&C Jobs Transformation Map
2. Identification of essential technical and soft skills for tech roles with the ICT Skills Framework
3. Strategies for effective upskilling and building resilience in an evolving tech landscape, reinforced through an interactive discussion with our speakers
4. Practical approaches to career planning and transition in the tech sector, including real-world insights gained from the interactive discussion with our speakers, and equipped with a career development plan template to develop a personalised ICT job search and development plan