NTUC LearningHub (NTUC LHUB) is Singapore's premier Continuing Education and Training (CET) provider, dedicated to enhancing the lifelong employability of the workforce. Since its corporatisation in 2004, NTUC LHUB has collaborated with over 29,000 organisations and facilitated more than 2.6 million training placements across a diverse range of courses. The organisation boasts a robust team of approximately 900 certified trainers, delivering training in sectors such as Infocomm Technology, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching, and Foreign Workers Training.
Market Position and Achievements
In November 2024, NTUC LHUB was recognised as one of the Top 20 IT & Technical Training Companies by Training Industry. This accolade underscores the organisation's commitment to delivering high-quality, in-demand tech training in areas like cybersecurity, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. This recognition followed the successful launch of the NTUC LHUB Tech Talent Academy in January 2024, aimed at bridging the gap between the demand for tech talent and skills aggregation through an integrated ecosystem of sourcing, training, and placement.
Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
NTUC LHUB has forged strategic partnerships to enhance its training offerings:
- Retail Sector Enhancement: In June 2023, NTUC LHUB launched the Retail Institute to uplift Singapore's retail sector. Collaborating with seven leading retail organisations, the institute aims to support the retail workforce through skills training in productivity and standards, addressing challenges such as resource constraints and time limitations for training.
- Empowering Micro-Businesses and Freelancers: In partnership with TikTok, NTUC LHUB committed to empowering 1,500 micro-business owners and freelancers by 2024. This initiative focuses on delivering quality training and resources in social media marketing and content creation, leveraging TikTok's platform to help small businesses expand their reach and connect directly with customers.
- Electric Vehicle Training: Through collaborations with global leaders like BYD, NTUC LHUB introduced Singapore's first electric vehicle (EV) simulator facility, providing hands-on training for EV maintenance. This initiative aligns with the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions and the need for skilled professionals in the EV sector.
Digital Transformation and Learning Platforms
Adapting to the evolving workforce landscape, NTUC LHUB has embraced digital-first learning solutions:
- Learning eXperience Platform (LXP): This one-stop online learning mobile application offers timely, bite-sized, and quality content, enabling learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.
- Virtual Live Classes (VLCs) and Online Learning: NTUC LHUB provides instructor-led virtual live classes and asynchronous online learning, catering to the needs of a hybrid workforce and ensuring accessibility and flexibility in learning.
