This document provides information on the Management Associate Partnership (MAP) and Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP) run by SPRING Singapore. MAP is a scheme that partners high-growth SMEs with SPRING to recruit and train fresh graduates for 12-18 months, providing support like training grants, HR consulting, and talent exposure activities. EIP aims to connect SMEs with tertiary students for internships of at least 4 months to give students industry exposure and help SMEs attract talent. Both programs receive support from SPRING including funding, workshops, and opportunities to promote their roles to students and graduates.

1. Building Future Business Leaders&Enterprise Internship ProgrammeManagement Associate Partnership

2. CONTENTIntroduction to Management Associate Partnership & Enterprise Internship ProgrammeComing on-board to develop talent for the Association & IndustryQuestions and Answers2

3. THE PROGRAMMES: MAP & EIPManagement Associate Partnership (MAP)Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP)6

4. I. HOW DID MAP & EIP COME ABOUTWhat other factors, aside from salary, do graduates look out for?Training and Development: Opportunity to work in different roles for talent to acquire new skillsClear Medium to Long term Career Progression: Map out clear career development paths for its employeesEmployee Engagement: Engaging and communicating the company’s direction and growth plans with employeesAttracting Talent4According to StrategiCom-SNEF Correlation Study in Branding of SMEs as Employers 2010

5. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)What is MAP?MAP is a scheme for SPRING to work with high-growth SMEs and LEAD TACs who believes in talent developmentSMEs must be ready to recruit and employ fresh graduates and put in place a 12 to 18 months training and development programme. The aim is to build up the company internal capability to provide structured training for graduates To enable company to identify high potential candidates for further grooming into future leadership roles 9

6. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)What support will I receive from SPRING?3 main componentsof support:Strengthening of HR CapabilityTalent Training & DevelopmentBuild Employer Brand PresenceHR Capability PackageTalent Development GrantCareers@Enterprise BrandingTalent Management WorkshopCareers@EnterpriseJob PortalYear long employer exposure activities10

7. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Talent Training & DevelopmentTalent Development Grant$15,000 in grant per MA covers:Internal training (12 mths) On-the-job & project based training with supervision & mentorshipExternal OR Overseas training (12 + 6 mths) Local professional courses

8. Overseas attachment & seminars &Maximum support duration:First 18 months of training and development14

9. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Who are these Management Associates?Singaporean or Permanent Resident

10. < 3 years of accumulated working experience (exclude internship, NS and Part-time jobs)NTU, NUS, SMU, UniSIM (Long-Distance Learning Degree not accepted)Minimum gross monthly salary of $2,500.0016

11. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Building Employer Brand Presence Careers@Enterprise BrandingPooling together all MAP supported enterprises under one brand to create top-of-mind recall by graduates on top career choices in local enterprisesCareers@Enterprise Job PortalFeature positions for only MAP companieswww.careers-at-enterprise.sgHot career choices with TOP local companies12

12. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Building Employer Brand Presence Year long employer exposure activitiesCampus Career FairsCampus Career TalksIndustry/ Sector Specific Networking and Profiling in Recruitment PublicationsGraduate Magazines Profiling13

13. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Strengthening of HR CapabilityConsultancy & Implementation of…3 to 6 monthsHR Capability PackageGap Assessment by SNEF/HCS ConsultantComplete consultancy project on minimum 3 modules from the following:a. Manpower Planning b. Recruitment & Selection c. Compensation & Benefits d. Performance Management e. Learning & Development f. Career Management http://www.sgemployers.com/public/industry/hrcprog.jspAttend… Talent Management Workshop2 to 3 daysCustomized workshop to equip your company’s HR and senior management with tools for continuous management and development of talents11

14. Management Associate Partnership (MAP)Building Talents & HR Capabilities for SMEs & LEAD TACs3 main componentsof support:Strengthening of HR CapabilityTalent Training & DevelopmentBuild Employer Brand PresenceHR Capability PackageTalent Development GrantCareers@Enterprise BrandingTalent Management WorkshopCareers@EnterpriseJob PortalYear long employer exposure activities10

15. Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP)What is EIP?It aims to help SMEs and LEAD TACsHave a head-start in engaging and connecting with a high-quality tertiary students before they graduatePositioning company as an Employer of Choice amongst youthPositively position TAC’s represented industry amongst youthPlay a larger influencing role in youths by fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the SME sector through mentorship and supervision13

16. Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP)Mentorship by senior management (~ 2hrs per month)

17. OJT Supervision

18. Internship Plan

19. Internship Allowance*14What are my commitments to EIP?* Internship Allowance (For a 4-month internship duration):Polytechnic: S$450 per monthUniversity: S$850 per monthTo be paid by company monthly during the actual internship

20. Enterprise Internship Programme (EIP)15What type of students will be selected?Singaporean and Permanent Resident TP, RP, NP, NYP and SPNTU, NUS and SMU Possess leadership traitsLeadership roles in CCA or other ad-hoc school events or activitiesDemonstrate positive attitude and maturityDemonstrate qualities required to do well in a SME – e.g. resourcefulness, results-orientation, ability to think on his/her feet and make decisions, positive attitude toward learning and dealing with uncertaintyGood learning aptitudeAt least an average B-grade provides a proxy.

21. Joining the MAP and EIPRead more on programme and download application form http://www.spring.gov.sg/enterpriseindustry/bl/map/pages/about-map.aspxContact your industry officers from either the Industry Development Group or the LEAD officeContact Business Leader InitiativeJustin Goh, Senior Manager6279 3697Justin_goh@spring.gov.sg23