RVI Experiences

Find out what makes you shine and turn that into your strength!

River Valley Irregulars is an experiential learning and talent discovery platform that brings youths, institutions, and organisations together for meaningful collaboration. You can look forward to:

• Hands-on job taster experiences 🛠
• Connecting directly with real industry opportunities 💼
• Collaborating with like-minded peers and organisations 🤝

📅 7 Aug
🕘 9am – 12pm
📍 284 River Valley Road, Singapore 238325
📝 Organised by: River Valley Irregulars

🚀 Ready to take action to greater heights?

The Youth Action Grant (YAG) is here for you! Successful applicants may be awarded with funding of up to $70,000 to bring your ground-up initiative, a community project, or a brilliant idea to life!

This grant is for projects that are:
✅ Led by Singaporean or Singapore PR youths aged 15 to 35
✅ Ready to scale up for sustained impact
✅ Organised by an informal youth group or early stage organisation

Apply now and stand to pitch your project at Impact, IRL happening on 31 October 2026. The stage is yours. 🎤

🗓 Grant Application Period: 25 July – 31 August 2026
📖 YAG Grant Factsheet
⏰ Please note that the grant call closes strictly on 31 August 2026, no late submissions will be accepted

Journey of Career Building and Preparing for the World of Work

Learn how to turn your experiences into a career! Through interactive activities, simulations, and guided discussions, you'll explore what employers really value and how to present yourself with confidence.

• Identify and articulate skills gained from school, CCAs, and personal experiences 💡
• Navigate realistic career scenarios and learn to manage trade-offs 🧭
• Build confidence in presenting yourself effectively to employers 💬
• Walk away with practical tools to navigate your future career path 🛠

📅 15 Aug
🕙 10am – 2pm
📍 Riverside Point #03-22, 30 Merchant Road, Singapore 058282
📝 Organised by: Youth Inspired Consulting

*Registration closes 7 Aug, 12pm

If your July went by in the blink of an eye... same. 😭🫠
 
Looking back, here are the Top 5 posts from Youthopia, NYC's youth media platform, that made our July a little more memorable.
 
What About Friendship? 
Making friends as an adult feels like a full-time job. 😮‍💨We hit the streets to find out how youths are making new friends these days. 
 
Red Flag or Green Flag? 
Is calling out your group leader in front of everyone a 🚩? We got youths to weigh in on some surprisingly divisive scenarios.
 
Joining a New Community ft. Caliversity
Ever wanted to try calisthenics? 💪 We joined Caliversity to see what it's all about (and watched Jovan attempt his first handstand).
 
“Small” Wins That Are Huge as an Adult
Sometimes the little wins deserve the biggest celebrations. 🥹✨
 
DIML as a Content Production Intern
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? 🎥 Come along for a day in the life at Youthopia.

Youth Corps Singapore Open House 2026

Ready to start your volunteering journey or looking for new ways to grow and contribute? Find out how you can make a difference at the Youth Corps Singapore Open House!

• Discover causes, skills, and interest areas you care about 🎯
• Connect with youth-led community groups and find new opportunities 🤝
• Explore 20+ exhibitor booths, participate in experiential workshops, and a mass volunteering activity 🙋
• Enjoy free snacks and drinks
• And stand a chance to win prizes like Yo-Chi vouchers, Kodak Charmeras, and Jisulife fans 🎁

Whether you're new to volunteering or already active, there's something for you!

📅 15 Aug 2026
🕑 2pm – 8pm (Last entry at 7.15pm)
📍 The Red Box & Youth Park
📝 Organised by: Youth Corps Singapore

*Pre-register by 11 Aug to secure your slot! (Walk-ins welcome)

Storytelling with Purpose: An Early Childhood Job Taster with Tiny Foot

Ever wondered what it's really like to work in early childhood education? Step into Operation Empty Plate — an interactive job taster where you'll experience how educators use storytelling, games, and creative activities to make learning fun for young children!

• Learn how educators use storytelling and play to engage young children 📖
• Facilitate games and creative activities that teach sustainability 🎨
• Find out how early childhood programmes are designed and delivered 💡
• Experience what it's like to work alongside passionate educators 👩‍🏫

📅 8 Aug
🕐 3pm – 5pm
📍 SCOOP Office @ *SCAPE #05-09, 2 Orchard Link
📝 Organised by: Scoop Social
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council and *SCAPE

Singapore Night Festival Week Attachment

Go behind the scenes of one of Singapore's biggest cultural festivals. Gain hands-on experience supporting real event operations including the Media Preview, Stakeholder Tours, and Festival Launch, while learning how large-scale events come together.

• Support stakeholder coordination at a major national festival 🤝
• Gain practical exposure to the vibrant arts and events industry 🎭

*Recommended for IHL students interested in festivals and event planning!

📅 19 – 21 Aug
🕕 6pm – 10pm
📍 93 Stamford Rd Museum, Singapore 178897
📝 Organised by: HeritageSG
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council

*Registration closes 7 Aug.

Plot twist: All those checkout favourites are made by Mars, a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse with career paths you’ve probably never even considered! 🍫✨

Career Exposure Event with Mars (Pringles, M&Ms, Cheez-It)

Behind your favourite snacks is a billion-dollar company with careers you've probably never even considered!

Join Dream Opportunity for a panel workshop connecting you with industry leaders from Mars, one of the world's largest privately owned companies with over 140,000 employees, known for its iconic confectionery and pet care brands.

• Explore high-income careers across multiple industries 🍫
• Connect directly with professionals from a global powerhouse brand 🤝
• Gain access to valuable internship and job opportunities 🚀

*Registration closes 10 Aug, 12pm

📅 1 Sept
🕑 1.30pm – 4pm
📍 Novena Square Tower B #10-01/08, 238B Thomson Road, Singapore 307685
📝 Organised by: Dream Opportunity

EXPERIENCE: Building the Future of Finance

Join practitioners from GoodWhale, PlayMoolah, and Wealth Resilience Institute for an interactive virtual day exploring careers at the intersection of finance, tech, and education!

• Find out more about careers shaping the future of finance, tech, and education 💡
• Develop essential skills in problem-solving and collaboration 🛠
• Connect your strengths with emerging opportunities in the digital economy 🚀

Explore 3 key career pathways:
• FinTech Product Engineer
• Learning Experience Designer
• BD & CS Manager 💻

📅 12 Aug
🕘 9am – 5pm
📍Virtual
📝 Organised by: Playmoolah
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council

Explore Project Management in Media Production with Sproud

Behind every polished ad, music video, and campaign you scroll past is someone making sure everything comes together on time, on budget, and without the chaos.

Gain exposure and learn how the media production industry actually runs behind the scenes in this workshop and job taster opportunity.

• Learn how budgets, schedules, and teams stay aligned under pressure 🎬
• Experience hands-on simulated scenarios of the project management role 📊
• Gain behind-the-scenes insights into media production execution 💡
• Walk away with a clearer picture of whether this career path is for you 🎯

📅 14 Aug
🕒 3pm – 5pm
📍 SCOOP Office @ *SCAPE #05-09, 2 Orchard Link
📝 Organised by: SCOOP x Sproud
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council and *SCAPE

Career Panel: Finance & Business

What does it take to build a career in finance?

Join professionals across banking, investment, fintech, and financial planning for an open dialogue about real-world experiences and career pathways in finance.

• Hear directly from panellists from The Woke Salaryman, Phillip Securities, and Stripe 🎙
• Explore diverse career pathways across banking, investment, and fintech 📊
• Learn what skills employers in the industry actually value 💡
• Ask questions and get honest answers in an open Q&A 💬

📅 15 Aug
🕑 2pm – 4pm
📍 Harbourfront Library, Singapore 098585
📝 Organised by: Praxium

If you enjoy binging a 2-hour podcast in one sitting, get a backstage pass to learn how the pros script, package, and bring those stories to life!

Behind the Scenes of Podcast Production with Story Machine

Learn how podcasts are created from the ground up with SCOOP and Storymachine. Through this hands-on industry training session, you'll explore idea development, storytelling, scripting, and production, and experience what it takes to bring a podcast to life.

• Discover how producers develop ideas and shape compelling stories 💡
• Gain practical experience in podcast planning, scripting, and production 🎙
• Explore creative paths in storytelling, marketing, journalism, and media 🎧
• Get scouted to join our upcoming Job Taster programme 🚀

📅 15 Aug
🕐 1pm – 5pm
📍 SCOOP Office @ *SCAPE #05-09, 2 Orchard Link
📝 Organised by: SCOOP x Storymachine
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council and *SCAPE

Start your volunteering journey with exciting opportunities from @YouthCorpsSG 🌟

Youth Corps Singapore Open House 2026 🏡

Youth Corps Community Internship (YCCI) Cycle 14 and 15 🌟

Mission X (Poly) 2026 🤩

Youth Corps Leaders Programme 🏅

LitterLifters+ (Islandwide Edition) 🏝

HeARTistic Companions 🎨

The Creator Collective: Brand Identity & Positioning

The Creator Collective is kicking off its very first masterclass! Led by content creator RURUSAMA, learn how to turn your multiple passions into your biggest strength!

• Create a distinct creator identity that sets you apart from the crowd ✨
• Craft your very own personal brand statement with expert guidance 📝
• Get professional portrait shots taken to instantly upgrade your profile 📸

📅 28 Aug 2026
🕕 6pm – 9.30pm
📍 *SCAPE Commune, L1

Happy National Day! 🇸🇬✨

No matter where the journey takes us, this is home, truly. Enjoy the fireworks and may your day be filled with fun laughter with your loved ones! ❤️

🚀 Ready to take action to greater heights?

The Youth Action Grant (YAG) is here for you! Successful applicants may be awarded with funding of up to $70,000 to bring your ground-up initiative, a community project, or a brilliant idea to life!

This grant is for projects that are:
✅ Led by Singaporean or Singapore PR youths aged 15 to 35
✅ Ready to scale up for sustained impact
✅ Organised by an informal youth group or early stage organisation

Apply now and stand to pitch your project at Impact, IRL happening on 31 October 2026. The stage is yours. 🎤

🗓 Grant Application Period: 25 July – 31 August 2026
📖 YAG Grant Factsheet
⏰ Please note that the grant call closes strictly on 31 August 2026, no late submissions will be accepted

Journey of Discovery: Understanding Yourself for Better Choices

Choosing the right path is easier when you know who you are. Through interactive activities, scenario-based discussions, and guided reflection, this programme helps you explore your strengths, interests, and values to make more informed academic and career decisions.

• Learn from peer sharing and interactive experiential activities🤝
• Build confidence in navigating life and career uncertainty 🧭

*Registration closes 20 Aug, 12pm

📅 28 Aug
🕝 2.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Riverside Point #03-22, 30 Merchant Road
📝 Organised by: Youth Inspired Consulting