Dear FDWS,
Looking for a new hobby? Or, keen on improving your work skills further?
Here is some useful information on self-improvement courses that are offered in Singapore for upgrading your skills as well as meeting new friends!
1. English for Foreign Domestic Workers
Want to brush up on your English? Here are some English courses that equip foreign domestic workers with English literacy that they can apply in their work.. Check SSA Consulting and English by HOME for more details.
2. Finance, computer literacy, business management and entrepreneurship skills.
Aidha, HOME and Foreign Domestic Workers Association for Skills Training (FAST) provide training programs for FDWs covering finance, computer literacy, business management and entrepreneurship skills.
Please check their respective websites for more detailed information on these business courses.
3. Care giving
Does your work require interaction with children or the elderly? FAST is also offers subsidized classes to help you in these specific areas of work. Courses include infant care, caregiving for the elderly as well as caregiving for those afflicted with dementia.
Subsidized prices start from 20 dollars. Check FAST’s website for more details: http://www.fast.org.sg
4. Other courses
If you are looking for a hobby or simply to learn a new skill, several personal development courses are also widely available. This varies from stress management to foot reflexology, personal grooming and bridal makeup, hairdressing etc. Check out the websites below for more information on these courses
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Philippine-Bayanihan-Society-Singapore/508521965893846
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Posted on 7 Jul 2014
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