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YMCA Youth Support

(CareerUP)

YMCA CareerUp Programme 

CareerUP is a career development programme designed for individuals aged 18 to 35, equipping them with the mindset, skills, and networks needed to thrive in today’s evolving workforce.

Through one-to-one mentorship, hands-on workshops, practical career guidance, networking opportunities and Financial Empowerment, CareerUP empowers participants to take charge of their career journeys and make confident decisions about their future.

Beyond individual growth, the programme cultivates a culture of giving back and a pay-it-forward mindset to support future generations.

Programme Highlights

Programme Pillars

LevelUP — Career Readiness Workshops

  • Workshops that uncover strengths and pathways to workplace success.
  • Attend Career Discovery Bootcamp and workshops by CareerSocius
LevelUP
  • Discover your purpose
  • Career resilience
  • Understanding motivators
  • Hiring manager insights
  • Creating portfolio
  • Art of social connection
  • Industry Visits

MarchUp — Personalised Mentoring

  • A mentorship programme designed to support job navigation with industry expertise
  • Receive monthly personalized career mentorship from Asia Institute of Mentoring
MatchUP
  • One-to-one mentorship
  • Industry professionals
  • Networking events
  • INtentional matching
  • One year journey

TopUP – Financial Empowerment of up to $5,000​

  • Financial resources to aid in tuition fees, living expenses, or professional certifications to upgrade
  • Financial empowerment up to $5,000
TopUP
  • Up to $5000
  • Two tranches
  • We support your tuition fee & living expenses while you study

BuildUP – Pay It Forward

  • A community that cheers you on and grow together
  • Develop together and guide others one day too
  • Pay‑it‑forward, support another student to get the same support
BuildUP
  • Be a part of a community with valuable network
  • Create a mentoring culture in Singapore
  • Be a part in contributing back to the next generation 

Who is CareerUP for?

Profile

  • Singaporean / PR
  • Between 18-35 years old
  • Require financial support OR who may not be supported 100%
  • Currently enrolled in University Education
  • Especially welcoming final year university students

Assessment Criteria

  • Achievements & commitment ability
    (e.g. employment CCA / academic)
  • Minimum passing GPA
  • Per Capita Income (PCI) & Gross Household Income (GHI)

What is Pay It Forward?

Pay It Forward is about giving back when you’re able. Instead of repaying support upfront, participants contribute a small portion of their future income once they are working, using their progress and success to create opportunities for the next generation—building a sustainable cycle of support, responsibility, and community impact.

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