'We before me' as 1,000 grassroots leaders set to receive training by IHLs from 2026
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From 2026, volunteers from the People’s Association (PA) will go back to 'school' to serve their constituencies better.Partnering institutes of higher learning (IHLs) in Singapore, PA will tap into their expertise to “systemically” train some 1,000 gras'We before me' as 1,000 grassroots leaders set to receive training by IHLs from 2026
From 2026, volunteers from the People’s Association (PA) will go back to 'school' to serve their constituencies better.Partnering institutes of higher learning (IHLs) in Singapore, PA will tap into their expertise to “systemically” train some 1,000 grassroots volunteers, who come from all walks of life, including young working adults and new citizens.The new training programme was announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during a dinner for grassroots leaders and advisers at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Thursday (Oct 23).PA said in a media release that the training will start with half-day, in-person sessions co-developed with IHLs and “subject matter experts”.These include scenario-based learning and small group discussions “to provide opportunities for practical application of concepts”.“Advanced level training sessions will be introduced in subsequent phases to support development,” said PA.This year, PA marks 60 years of the Citizens’ Consultative Committee (CCC), a grassroots body with presence in every constituency in Singapore. Read more