The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

Established in 1973, The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is the premier business association for international businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in Southeast Asia.

As the largest and most active chamber in the region, it serves as a cornerstone for over 600 companies and over 6,000 members. For 50 years, AmCham Singapore has a commitment to advocacy, business insights, and connections while being a powerful voice for the business community. With its diverse membership base, it is dedicated to supporting businesses to strive for excellence in this dynamic and thriving region.

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Join us for the first ever AmCham Singapore Social Impact Fair as we commemorate Martin Luther King (MLK), Jr. Day of Service.


Learn more about the philanthropy and social impact landscape in Singapore and find out how you and your organization can support the local community. You can expect talks and booths by non-profit organizations, local charities, and the 2023 AmCham CARES recipients.


Observed annually on the third Monday in January, MLK Jr. Day commemorates the life and work of Dr. King, and is a National Day of Service that encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.


Come visit Social Impact booths by:

  • Adecco Personnel - Sharing exemplary sustainability practices which they integrate seamlessly into their daily operations. Engage with their team to find out more about Adecco's 360ยฐ workforce solutions capabilities across various sectors and functions, including ESG.
  • Cognizant - Cognizant is supporting local communities to thrive in the evolving AI-driven economy through a global skills initiative called Synapse. Their booth will share information of our programs and partnerships and will be seeking collaborations from interested organizations.
  • Junior Achievement Singapore - Junior Achievement Singapore's mission is to inspire, prepare and empower young people to succeed in the global economy. Since January 2008, JA Singapore has educated over 235,000 students from Kindergarten to University about work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy using hands-on activities and interactive sessions.
  • LOVE, NILS - Outreach and volunteer support for LOVE, NILS work and impact to the community of children with cancer.
  • North East Community Development Council - Showcasing key projects including Shaping Hearts and Shaping Hearts merchandise, Project Refresh, Heart Bakers (with sampling of cookies) and information about SkillsFuture.
  • Oracle - Discover how Oracle invests in helping the community through volunteering efforts, donations, technology, sustainability programs, and employment opportunities.
  • Safe Space - Experience a transformative journey towards mental health awareness and resilience for women, youth and persons with disabilities and their caregivers. Engage in open conversations and explore innovative solutions that foster a supportive community. Join us in creating a safe space for mental well-being, where compassion and understanding pave the way for positive change.
  • Sewing Mums - Sewing Mums is a campaign that supports women with chronic illness or are caring for a sick child. Through home based sewing projects they are able to earn a livelihood and slowly build financial independence.
  • TalenTtrust- Discover the power of skills-based volunteering! Come hear from Talent Trust and Centre 42 at their booth โ€” where stories of impact unfold and how your skills can create waves of positive change with local non-profits and the wider ecosystem.
  • United Women Singapore - United Women Singapore (UWS) is a local non-profit organisation that advances women's empowerment and gender equality. The organisation works towards narrowing the gender equality gap through education and advocacy on issues of anti-violence and women's empowerment, with the support of partners from the public and private sectors.
  • ZapKad - Smart Business Cards for professionals and companies to network more effectively. Zapkad offers enterprise solutions for organizations to manage their business cards centrally with CRM and analytics. Companies use Zapkad today to improve productivity, save costs and reduce their carbon footprint.


Join us for interesting social impact talks and be inspired to do good for our local community. Speakers include:

  • Adecco Personnel- Sustainability in HR Management and Talent Trends in ASEAN 2024
  • Cognizant - Engaging Gen Z Volunteers Through Purpose-Driven Volunteering
  • LOVE, NILS - Mission-Driven Impact
  • North East Community Development Council - Introduction to NECDC, Key Programmes and SkillsFuture Advice
  • Oracle- Oracle's Commitment to Corporate Citizenship: Changing Lives, Building Futures
  • Safe Space - Declining Mental Health: Why Safe Space Launched a Non-Profit in 10 Months
  • TalenTtrust - What Skills-Based Volunteering Means to Me: From the Perspectives of a Charity, Corporate and Volunteer
  • More to come!


*Light lunch will be provided.


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* For any enquiries please contact the AmCham Programming and Events Team at pe@amcham.com.sg.

Agenda

January 15, 2024

Main Schedule

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
North East CDC - Introduction to NECDC, Key Programmes and SkillsFuture Advice
Your Future Career Starts Here: Identify the Growth Sectors, Skills and Opportunities for the Future.

The rapidly evolving job landscape requires jobseekers to embrace lifelong learning so that they can learn new skills (reskilling) and improve on what they are doing so that they are more efficient (upskilling). Many of these reskilling & upskilling endeavours require just an open mind and no specific technical knowledge. The rapidly evolving job landscape also brings fear to those who did not reskill and upskill themselves. Now it is time for you to know where the growth sectors for Singapore in the future and what employment opportunities are there for you in these growth sectors.

About North East CDC

Set up in 1997, the North East Community Development Council (NECDC) serves a population of over 970,000 residents. The North East District spans 21 divisions in Aljunied, Sengkang, Pasir Ris โ€“ Punggol, Tampines GRCs, Hougang and Punggol West SMCs.

Led by Mayor Desmond Choo, NECDC is driven by its mission to create a caring and inclusive community. It creates tailored programs and initiatives to address evolving resident needs, especially in the face of complex social challenges like the rising cost of living, a dynamic job market, an aging population, and the need to foster an inclusive society with a strong social compact. By collaborating with partners and implementing targeted programs, NECDC aims to enhance social capital and provide support to disadvantaged families, children, seniors, unemployed individuals, and people with disabilities, all with the goal of ensuring everyone can thrive and lead better lives in the North East.
Pit Zee Bok (General Manager at North East CDC)
Pit Zee Bok
Kelvin Ng (Principal Manager at SkillsFuture Advice)
Kelvin Ng
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
TalenTtrust - What Skills-Based Volunteering Means to Me: From the Perspectives of a Charity, Corporate and Volunteer
In this sharing session, Yan-Ling, representing a Charity (Centre 42), sheds light on how specialised skills amplify community impact. Lee-Mey, on the other hand, dives into her experience sharing how lending her skills and time as a volunteer enabled the Centre 42 team in their fundraising strategy. Finally, Dean shares why corporates should get involved, creating social impact whilst providing opportunities for staff to develop their personal and professional skills.
Lee-Mey Goh (Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development of The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore)
Lee-Mey Goh
Yanling Ma (General Manager at Centre 42)
Yanling Ma
Dean Thomson (Program Manager, ASEAN, Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg)
Dean Thomson
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Adecco Personnel Pte Ltd - Sustainability in HR Management and Talent Trends in ASEAN 2024
Recognizing that human capital is a critical driver of sustainable growth and one of the core pillars of ESG, Adecco would be sharing their best practices in sustainability, showcasing their excellence in integrating sustainability in HR management within their core strategies. They would also be speaking about the dynamic landscape of talent trends and expectations in the ASEAN region, as well as how companies should align corporate values with employee expectations to shape a resilient and future-ready workforce.
Lillian Chen (Senior Business Manager at Adecco Personnel)
Lillian Chen
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Cognizant - Engaging Gen Z Volunteers Through Purpose-Driven Volunteering
There is significant upside to proactively engaging Gen Z workforce in volunteering opportunities that are aligned with organizational purpose. This talk will delve into specific Gen Z context, their expectations and needs and share a detailed case study on how Cognizant was able to deliver higher social and business value by realigning through a purpose lens.
Nuramima Ram (ESG-Outreach Lead, Singapore and Malaysia at Cognizant)
Nuramima Ram
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Love, NILS - Mission-Driven Impact
How a social service agency that serves children with cancer and their families can create a mission-driven public to step up to support the eco-system.
Staphnie Tang (Executive Director of LOVE, NILS)
Staphnie Tang
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM
Oracle - Oracle's Commitment to Corporate Citizenship: Changing Lives, Building Futures
This talk will shed light on Oracle's dedication to corporate citizenship, emphasizing the intentional value the company aims to generate for employees, the planet, and future generations.

We will explore how Oracle backs this commitment with tangible actions, including investments of time, employment opportunities, and financial contributions. Discover how Oracle believes in individual uniqueness in contributing to societal well-being and provides diverse platforms for everyone to make a meaningful impact.
Geraldine Tay (Employee Experience Director, APAC of Oracle)
Geraldine Tay
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Safe Space - Declining Mental Health: Why Safe Space Launched a Non-Profit in 10 Months
Join an engaging panel discussion hosted by The Safe Space Foundation, as they delve into the pressing need to launch a mental health non-profit in just 10 months. Their founders will share insights into the driving forces that inspired this rapid creation, the challenges faced, and the impact envisioned. From fostering inclusivity to addressing mental health concerns, discover the Foundation's mission and how it navigated the intricacies of establishing a safe space for all. Gain firsthand knowledge on the passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit that fueled this transformative initiative and what your organization or you as an individual can do to help.
Antoinette Patterson (Director of The Safe Space Foundation)
Antoinette Patterson

Speakers

Pit Zee Bok (General Manager at North East CDC)

Pit Zee Bok

General Manager at North East CDC

Lillian Chen (Senior Business Manager at Adecco Personnel)

Lillian Chen

Senior Business Manager at Adecco Personnel

Lee-Mey Goh (Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development of The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore)

Lee-Mey Goh

Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Development of The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

Yanling Ma (General Manager at Centre 42)

Yanling Ma

General Manager at Centre 42

Kelvin Ng (Principal Manager at SkillsFuture Advice)

Kelvin Ng

Principal Manager at SkillsFuture Advice

Antoinette Patterson (Director of The Safe Space Foundation)

Antoinette Patterson

Director of The Safe Space Foundation

Nuramima Ram (ESG-Outreach Lead, Singapore and Malaysia at Cognizant)

Nuramima Ram

ESG-Outreach Lead, Singapore and Malaysia at Cognizant

Staphnie Tang (Executive Director of LOVE, NILS)

Staphnie Tang

Executive Director of LOVE, NILS

Geraldine Tay (Employee Experience Director, APAC of Oracle)

Geraldine Tay

Employee Experience Director, APAC of Oracle

Dean Thomson (Program Manager, ASEAN, Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg)

Dean Thomson

Program Manager, ASEAN, Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg

Sponsors and Partners

AmCham Member

Employees in member company and part of the membership roster

Member PriceComplimentary

Member Company

Employees in member company but not in the membership roster

Standard PriceComplimentary

Non-Member

Attendees that are not part of a member company and/or the membership roster

Standard PriceComplimentary

Venue

Venue

The American Chamber Of Commerce in Singapore
1 Scotts Rd, Shaw Centre #23-03 Singapore 228208
AmCham Office, Singapore

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