NTUC U FSE Centre

 

 

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Whether you are a creative, coach, or taxi driver,

a delivery agent, real estate agent, or commission agent;

or private hire vehicle driver, micro-retailer, corporate trainer, or performer,

 

Freelancers, we are here to help.

 

From 1 April 2024, freelancers can get guidance

on freelancer-relevant schemes and programmes with ease & zero cost.

 

Government schemes

Government-paid leave schemes for freelancers with young children

Vocational licensing e.g., for taxi and private hire drivers

National registries for sports coaches, exercise instructors

 

NTUC programmes

Care and Share

Membership

Work Prospects

Freelancer Directory

 

U FSE programmes, supported by NLB

Freelancer Fundamentals (4 modules)

Personal Finance

Personal Health

Industry Conversations

1-1 Coaching^ on Freelancing Career

^no financial advice or specific business advice

 

Scroll down for more information.

 

Get Guidance here:

 

Option 1: Physical Helpdesk @ U FSE Centre

Option 2: Virtual Helpdesk

Scheduled Thursdays every month*

 

10 AM – 12 PM ; 1 PM – 3 PM

  

October: 24th, (closed on 31st)

November: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

 

National Library Building

Level 7, LAUNCH Zone

100 Victoria Street Singapore, 188064

*Closed on public holidays.

 

Check back here for updated schedule before coming by.

 

Email:

fseu@ntuc.org.sg

 

 

Schemes and Programmes for freelancers at U FSE Centre @ National Library

 

Helpdesk

Programmes

Business Skills Strengthening

  1. How to apply for:

  • Vocational license renewal (taxi, PHV)

  • Government-paid family leave schemes

  • National registries for coaches, exercise professionals

  • Others – please ask.

     

    1. Support for FSEs:

  • Care schemes

  • NTUC membership

  • NTUC’s Freelancer Directory

  1. Personal Finance

    Know how to build sustainable business and have income security.

    (A collaboration with Institute for Financial Literacy)

  2. Personal Health

    Tap workshops on holistic wellness, managing stress, and caregiving support – catered for freelancers.

    (A collaboration with Health Promotion Board)

  3. Industry Conversations

Covering topics that impact you in your own industry, such as safety, fair practices, ethics, artificial intelligence, and more!

  1. Business skills workshops
    Learn from seasoned freelancers with proven track record on how to build a sustainable freelancing career. Topics covered:

  • Business fundamentals

  • Pricing Right

  • Branding & Reputation management

     

    1. 1-to-1 coaching by seasoned freelancers

Present your problem statement on starting out as a freelancer^.

^ We do not provide:

  • Financial advice

  • Specific industry advice

 

Hear from our freelancers, detailing how the workshop has enriched their careers and empowered their freelancing journeys.

 

Alvin is a martial arts instructor specialising in the Thai weapon-based martial arts known as "Krabi-Krabong"

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“Completed all 4 parts today (4 June 2024). For those of you yet to attend these parts, please do. Worth your while listening to various experiences and to support the UFSE ecosystem as a member 👍👍👍"

 

 

Upcoming Workshops

Date

Workshop

Registration Link

 7 November

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Dealing with change and transitions and sharing of caregivers resources  bit.ly/4eTZ0az 

 14 November

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Building Financial Resilience  bit.ly/3BNqxfn 

 28 November

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Protecting myself as a Platform Private-Hire Driver

(Jurong Regional Library)

bit.ly/4gX80xr 

 

 *Information updated as of 18th October 2024.

 

Have Questions?

Contact U FSE at fseu@ntuc.org.sg.

Stay in touch at www.facebook.com/ntucufse


 


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