"The GRT Programme is the perfect platform for SMEs to tap on a huge pool of young local talents. It allows students to have a more diverse options of companies to choose from, and at the same time, it enables traditional SMEs like ourselves to be able tap on these youngsters' expertise to grow together. The injection of new ideas is especially important in today's world."

Ko Yu Quan (Director – Best Taste Impex (S) Pte Ltd)

"Through this program we are able to reach out to more students and the students have the opportunity to select the companies that they like to work with, it is a mutually beneficial situation. Students get to attach to a company that they like hence they will be more motivated to learn more. The information about the companies are transparently listed and the requirements are also clearly stated in the job description. Students can based on these to select the companies that they like to work with."

Ng Yiak Say (Managing Director – Blue Ocean Aquaculture)

"This is the first time that Boon Tong Kee Food Processing Industry embarks on the GRT Programme. It was a refreshing experience to have ‘fresh' blood into our business. While the interns, experience firsthand on what the workforce requires and expects of them, we are also receiving input from the interns from an institute of higher learning's perspective. While the learning is 2-way, small projects working on initiatives to improve product quality and even workflow does add value to the business."

Jason Thian (Director - Boon Tong Kee Pte Ltd)

"Global Ready Talent Programme allows the students to learn how to be professional, accountable and take initiative. Gaining new experience in different aspects of the organization as well. It also allows the organization to learn new ideas, strategies and plans from the students that can be implemented into the organization's daily operations."

Peh Zi Kuan (HR Executive – Gourmetz Pte Ltd)

"The Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT) gave us the opportunity to have onboard our team a student from a renowned design school, of whom we had the privilege of contributing to as well as learn new possibilities from. It was our way of sharing professional knowledge and insights with her before she graduated and officially entered the industry. At the same time, she introduced new ways of thinking and creating, hence helping our organisation keep up-to-date with fresh perspectives from the new generation of creatives."

Jemima Song (Design Director - Humankind Design Pte Ltd)

"Being a local social enterprise and start-up makes us a great place to work but also means we are on a tight budget. The Global Ready Talent Program means for us that we can get top talent into the business as well as the opportunity to share with the students what working in start-up looks like. We have only positive experiences with the interns/team members at NO HARM DONE and are excited to deliver a great learning experience in return."

Simon (Founder & CEO – No Harm Done Pte Ltd)

"The Global Ready Talent Programme is extremely helpful for companies looking to expand more rapidly, especially SMEs like us. It assists companies in seeking additional resources with the correct matching profile and also helps students in search of a suitable learning environment to grow and learn in. It caters to them the best learning opportunity to gain more industry knowledge and important hands-on skill sets. Students who have undergone this programme will have a better understanding of the industry, and hence are more well informed and well-placed in making future career decisions."

Daniel Lam (Founder - Nomlah Holdings Pte Ltd)

"Student training is not complete without the exposure to the industry. Thanks to the GRT Programme, it creates a win-win situation for the food company and the intern/institution. The company gets to access a pool of manpower and to nurture the new generation of food scientists while the intern learns about various aspects of the food operations as well as reflects on whether this is the path he/she would like to venture into. Our interns have been wonderful in assisting us in the development of new products, standardization of processes and evaluation of ingredients."

Lau Kum Yee (Co-founder & CEO - Nuvojoy Pte Ltd)

"Global Ready Talent is a great programme to try out talents before bringing them on full time. It helps companies build a steady pipeline of young and qualified talent who could well become our next star employee. The internship has benefits on both sides of the fence, for both the student and the company. As current employees mentor and supervise interns, they also gain valuable leadership skills. This can be a great training for employees who eventually take on management positions. Additionally, interns often bring enthusiasm, motivation, and positive energy. This work ethic and positivity can easily rub off on others, improving the overall culture of the company."

Jade II Kyky Lim (General Manager – Oregano Trading Private Limited)

"The GRT program was a game changer for You Tiao Man. As one of the approved employers under this program, it helped us to hire high quality students from our local institutes. As a young company ourselves, the students were able to contribute and amplify the dynamic and energetic working environment of the company. You Tiao Man is proud and honored to work with our students and institutes of Singapore. The collaboration allowed the students to put together the jigsaw between their academic learning and merge them with real life experiences in the global markets."

Audrey Chew (CEO – You Tiao Man)