About YES
Led by Ministry of Education, Singapore and implemented by Business China, YES is the first bilateral internship exchange scheme that Singapore has signed with another country. Singapore is also the first Asian country with which China has signed such an agreement.
Overview
Objectives
The agreement enables 500 Singaporean youths to intern in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for up to 6 months and vice versa. It covers the equivalent of universities and polytechnics on both sides.
The scheme will allow Singaporean youths to gain experience working in China, a deeper appreciation of its economy and rich culture and foster new friendships and ties. Similarly, Chinese youths will be able to gain a better understanding of Singapore and build networks here.
The programme will facilitate more people-to-people interactions between both countries. Besides being a useful learning experience for the participants, involving a young generation will also enhance mutual understanding and cooperation for the long term.
Target Group
Singaporean Youths
Chinese Youths
For inbound interns from China, the target group comprises Chinese citizens pursuing full time studies at universities, higher vocational and technical colleges in China, or those who have graduated for not more than one calendar year from the start of internship date. In addition, participants will need to have minimally obtained a high school diploma (i.e. completed senior high school in China).
Message
Mr Ong Ye Kung
Minister for Health, Former Minister for Education
Republic of Singapore
Mr Ho Chee Hin
CEO of Business China
Republic of Singapore
How to Be Involved
For
Singaporean
Youth
For
Chinese
Youth
For
Schools
For
Companies
If you have further questions, feel free to make an enquiry.