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With rising inequality and environmental degradation has come the growing realisation that social change is not only the duty of governments and private individuals, but also the responsibility of corporations. Singapore is placing increasing emphasis on CSR, with events such as the Champions of Good recognising local businesses that practice good giving. To quote Minister Heng Swee Keat, “Corporate giving these days is not just a business practice, but an integral part of how companies engage stakeholders and inspire their employees.”

Discover+: Corporate Social Responsibility, co-organised by Advisory and Temasek Foundation, provides students with the opportunity to hear from experienced professionals from organisations like LinkedIn,Temasek Foundation, and more! Through Discover+: Corporate Social Responsibility, students can find out more about careers in the sector, and learn how best to position themselves for careers in this exciting field.

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Singapore has one of the highest social media penetration rates in the world. In 2020, 79 percent of its 5.83 million residents are found to be active users of social media. Recognising this, many companies have turned towards social media platforms to promote and market their products to a growing audience of social media users. Roles in this field are diverse, ranging from areas such as product policy to engineering and data analytics.

Discover+: Social Media, co-organised by Advisory and Facebook, provides students with the opportunity to hear from experienced professionals from organisations like Facebook, TikTok, and more! Through Discover+: Social Media, students can find out more about careers in the sector, and learn how best to position themselves for careers in this exciting field.

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The arts and culture play an integral role in fulfilling Singaporeans’ desire to appreciate the finer things in life, to encourage multiple pathways to success, as well as in keeping Singaporeans grounded in the traditions, knowledge, and heritage. According to Minister Grace Fu, as Singapore continues to develop its distinct national identity, professionals in the arts and culture space will also take on an increasingly robust and dynamic role in expressing our cultural heritage.

Discover+: Arts & Culture, co-organised by Advisory and National Gallery, provides students with the opportunity to hear from experienced professionals from organisations like Chan + Hori Contemporary, National Arts Council, National Gallery and more! Through Discover+: Arts & Culture, students can find out more about careers in the sector, and learn how best to position themselves for careers in this exciting field.

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Singapore’s status as an international financial centre makes it a hub for all forms of financial services, including private equity. Moreover, with Asia-based private equity firms growing at a far faster rate than their European and North American counterparts, Singapore’s connectivity to the Asia-Pacific region poses a strategic advantage. In 2019, David Rubinstein, co-founder of private equity firm Carlyle Group, spotlighted Singapore as the best place for a private equity firm to be based. Through strategic investments across multiple industries across all stages of business growth, private equity firms generate value for investors while driving forward the investment landscape.

Discover+: Private Equity, provides students with the opportunity to hear from experienced professionals from organisations like GIC Private Limited, Gunung Capital and more! Through Discover+: Private Equity, students can find out more about careers in the sector, and learn how best to position themselves for careers in this exciting field.

The Discover+ Series is a series of events, delivered through online digital solutions and sponsored by Workforce Singapore, which give students the chance to speak directly with working professionals and learn about careers they aspire to enter.