PwC’s Academy Introduces New Masterclasses, Supported By SkillsFuture Singapore, To Uplift Capabilities Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) In Singapore

23 January 2020 – To help Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) build capabilities and achieve their vision of long-term growth, PwC’s Academy in Singapore has launched three new Masterclasses. Supported by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), these customised Masterclasses help to address key growth areas for SMEs, which include Strategy and Business Model Innovation, Organisational Leadership, Growth Financing Strategies, and Digital Transformation and Internationalisation.

2 For a start, the collaboration aims to benefit 100 SMEs business leaders and professionals by this year. Participants can expect an immersive 4-5 days curriculum that brings PwC’s industry insight and capabilities together with deep knowledge from academic institutions such as INSEAD, Oxford’s Said Business School, and Singapore Management University (SMU). Eligible SMEs and individuals can tap on SkillsFuture subsidies to defray training costs. For more information on the Masterclasses, please refer to Annex A.

3 Fang Eu-Lin, Leader of PwC’s Academy in Singapore said: “Singapore SMEs have great potential to expand, internationalise and succeed in the global environment. We hope to, and are proud to play a part in equipping SMEs with new skills to succeed in this new and evolving world”.

4 Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in, Chief Executive of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) said: “It is critical for the workforce in our SMEs to be equipped with the skills to seize the opportunities brought about by digital transformation. SSG’s collaboration with key industry stakeholders, such as PwC, will help to uplift the competitiveness of our SMEs and their workforce.”