Demand for digital, care economy skills slated for growth: SkillsFuture SG

A total of 24 skills are deemed to grow in demand.  

Twenty-four skills associated with the Digital and Care Economies, as well as Industry 4.0 sectors, are projected to grow in demand and transferability in the near term, according to SkillsFuture SG (SSG). 

In the Digital sector, there are 11 skills forecasted to grow, including Programming and Coding, Software Testing, Embedded Systems Programming, System Configuration Management, Qualitative Analysis, Business Requirements Mapping, Information Collection, Sales Channel Management, Product Development, Software Design, and Market Research.

“Embracing new digital skills training today is not just an investment, it’s a business commitment in the new digital and care economy,” said Benjamin Mah, Co-Chairman Talent Committee, SGTech

In the Care sector, essential skills encompass Continuous Improvement Management, Practice Supervision, Effective Client Communication, Staff Continuous Learning, Staff Communication and Engagement, and Ethical and Professional Integrity.

“Effective Client Communication is expected to grow in demand in the healthcare sector, especially as we advocate for residents, patients, and their caregivers to take charge of their healthcare needs,” said Lynette Ong, COO of Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

“This requires healthcare professionals to understand ‘what matters’ to our ‘clients’, for an effective nudging to adopt a healthy lifestyle and follow-through of treatment plans,” she added. 

For Industry 4.0 and others, crucial skills include Material Management, Process Engineering Design, Workplace Safety and Health Management, Equipment and Systems Testing, Process Development Management, Technical Writing, and Quality Systems.