Maritime Youth Quest

Dive into an exciting exploration of the maritime industry and its potential career possibilities!

• Gain insights into Singapore's maritime sector 🧠
• Hear about firsthand industry stories from maritime professionals🤝
• Find out how you can build a career in one of the most vital and dynamic sectors 🌟

*Form a group of 6 and have 1 representative register on your group’s behalf

🗓 29 Oct
🕡2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Marina South Pier, Level 2, 31 Marina Coastal Drive
📝 Organised by: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)

GovTech Unlocked - Session 6

Join GovTech and learn how public sector innovation builds a smarter, more connected nation with technology!

• Gain insights into technology roles and opportunities within the public sector 🔍
• Hear from GovTechies on AI and working in the tech industry🤝
• Find out how you can make an impact in building Singapore’s tech future ⭐️

🗓 30 Oct
🕡1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 82 Punggol Way, Level 8
📝 Organised by: GovTech
💪Supported by: National Youth Council

Stories for Tomorrow: Creating Stories That Matter with GenAI

Explore the future of storytelling with the support of GenAI!

• Understand how GenAI serves as a creative tool to shape your narratives 🧠
• Get hands-on experience using modern AI tools to craft your very own story 🎨
• Find out how the art of storytelling is evolving and what it means for your creative future 🌟

🗓 30 Oct
🕡2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link
📝 Organised by: Scoop Social
💪Supported by: National Youth Council

Your ideas could shape the future of Singapore! This is your final call to join these Youth Panels and help build a city where we can all live, play, and connect better together. 🙌

Housing Journey Youth Panel 🏠

Dive into Singapore’s housing landscape and co-create digital home-buying & public engagement ideas for future homeowners. ✨

📅 Jan – Sep 2027

Youth-Friendly City Youth Panel 🏙:

Partner with the Government to build a Singapore where youths feel empowered to grow, connect, and belong! 💡

📅 Jan – Aug 2027

Youth Panel for Sport 🏀⚽️:

Exchange perspectives on keeping sports meaningful as life progresses through different stages and major transitions. ✨

📅 Jan – Jun 2027

All applicants will undergo a selection process for the respective panels.

An [X]tra Horrific Hangout

If you're looking for something fun to end off the week, fret not because [X] by Kita is throwing a hangout this Halloween eve!

• Play board game classics 🧩
• Create and take home seriously spooky crafts 👻
• Enjoy tragically tasty treats 🎃

🗓 30 Oct
🕡 7:00 PM –10:00 PM
📍 The Foundry, 11 Prinsep Link, The Anvil @ Level 2
📝 Organised by: Kita
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council

Be a Samaritan (BAS) for Youths

Knowing how to support a friend in distress can make a lifechanging difference. Build essential skills in compassionate listening and peer support! 
 
• Learn how to spot early signs of mental health distress in others 🧠 
• Practice empathetic listening and learn how to offer meaningful support 🤝 
• Build the confidence to guide peers toward the right resources 🌟 
 
*Registration open to youths aged 14-25 years old only 
 
🗓 28 Nov
🕡 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM   
📍 72 Keng Lee Road 
📝 Organised by: Kim Mui Hoey Kuan, Samaritans of Singapore

Ready for Life Festival 2026 - Talk Series

Adulting in an Uncertain World: What Does it Take to Thrive?

• Explore the impact of AI on careers, money, and ambition 💬
• Build personal confidence through rapid industry shifts 💪
• Gain stability and direction without needing a perfect plan 🎯

📅 15 Nov
🕡 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
📍 The Salon, National Museum
📝 Organised by: CPF Board, MoneySense

Have an idea to make your community a better place? Take the first step towards making it happen! 🚀

Bring your ideas to life and make a difference in your community with up to $1,000 in grants to get you started! 💡

• Get up to 100% of supported costs covered, capped at $1,000 💰
• Share your idea at Impact, IRL, Singapore’s first Youth Action Marketplace 💬

*Open to Singaporeans and PRs aged 15–35, including individuals and informal ground-up groups.

📅 31 Oct 2026
📍 Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre
📝 Co-organised by: National Youth Council and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre

Click with Confidence

Some conversations just flow effortlessly, while others need more effort. The good news is, it’s just different communication styles at play! Find your unique style and learn how to navigate others.

• Find your Click! Colour and see how different personalities naturally think and communicate 🎨
• Practice new communication skills through guided conversations with youth mentors 💬
• Gain more confidence when meeting and connecting with new people 🤝

*Registration closes 9 Nov.

🗓 11 Nov
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍National Youth Council, Blk 490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, HDB Hub Biz Three, #04-10
📝 Organised by: National Youth Council

Singapore Writers Festival 2026

Explore 200+ programmes over 10 days of performances, film screenings and walking tours, presented to you at the Singapore Writers Festival 2026!

Just for the NYC community, enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on Festival Passes and tickets with code SWFNYC10 when registering! 🎟

🗓 13 Nov – 22 Nov 2026
📍Various locations
📝 Organised by: Arts House Group

INEI SINDA Corporate Pathways 2026

Whether you're preparing for your first job or looking to expand your professional network, get a unique opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals and explore pathways to future success.

• Get advice from corporate leaders at panel discussions and Human Library sessions 💡
• Find internships and other career opportunities at the Opportunity Marketplace 💼
• Engage in structured networking with professionals 🤝

*Registration is open to youths aged 17-35 years old.

📅 14 Nov
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Copthorne King's Hotel Singapore, Level 2 Ballroom, 403 Havelock Road
📝 Brought to you by: Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), and Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)

Industry Sprint — How Google & top MNCs vet for ‘intelligence’

Sharpen your interview skills with insider techniques from Google and top MNC professionals!

• Pick up effective frameworks to solve high-stakes interview problems 🧠
• Practice interview questions from top companies 🎯
• Get direct answers to your career and interview questions in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) session 💬

🗓 5 Nov
🕡 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
📝 Organised by: TalentGeist
💪Supported by: National Youth Council

GovTech Unlocked: Session 7

Join GovTech in this session and learn firsthand how public sector innovation is being leveraged to build a smarter, more connected nation with technology!

• Gain insights into the roles and opportunities within the tech industry 🔍
• Hear from GovTechies on AI and working in the tech industry 🤝
• Ask your burning questions and network with GovTechies ⭐️

🗓 6 Nov
🕡 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 82 Punggol Way, Level 8
📝 Organised by: GovTech
💪 Supported by: National Youth Council

For Real Fest – Wilder at Mandai

Visit For Real Co.’s wildest playground at For Real Fest - $120 worth of fun and interactive experiences for just $15!

• Collect a Quest Bracelet to take on challenges & unlock surprises along the way 🎟
• Complete quests to score exclusive entry into Exploria and a sober rave at Curiosity Cove 🪩
• Receive complimentary Mandai-exclusive capybara ice cream & For Real Co. Merch 💜

🗓 7 Nov
🕡 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
📍 Mandai Wildlife EAST (80 Mandai Lake Road)
📝 Organised by: Mandai Wildlife Reserve, For Real. Co

AMP 2026: Indie Showcase

The *SCAPE Aspiring Musicians Programme (AMP) returns with an Indie Showcase by AMP artists, featuring original music by artist mentees!

• Jam to live indie music 🎸
• Enjoy original music pieces by AMP artist mentees 🎶
• Show your support to youth AMP artists 👏

🗓 7 Nov
🕡 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Aliwal Arts Centre
📝 Organised by: *SCAPE, part of ArtsEverywhere by NAC

GEN Financial Planning Career Trial

Get a taste of what it's like to be a financial planner and find out if it’s a fit for you!

• Uncover what skills you need to become a successful financial planner 🧠
• Connect with GEN Financial Advisory professionals and hear about their career journeys 🤝
• Explore career opportunities in financial planning 🌟

🗓 12 Nov
🕡 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 168 Robinson Rd, Capital Tower #13-03
📝 Organised by: Gen Financial Advisory

Project Re:ground Community Peer Supporter Programme

Support the mental wellness of fellow youths in the community by joining the Community Peer Supporter Programme!

• Gain practical skills and knowledge to support your peers 🤝
• Customise your journey and choose 1 of 2 volunteering tracks 🧭
• Receive on-going support and upskill additional training during the programme 💪

*Registration closes 15 Nov. This is a 12-month programme.

🗓 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027
📍 The Red Box
📝 Organised by: Youth Corps Singapore

CNFC Circles #3: Third Spaces Need Hubs & Spokes

Hear from leaders at The Foundry, Temasek Shophouse, Common Ground, and National Youth Council as they share real-world insights on building and sustaining spaces where youth and changemakers can connect, collaborate, and create change!

• Learn the best tips and mistakes from respective hub leaders about starting and leading a hub 💡
• Gain insights into how hubs can lean on one another and support their communities 🔄
• Connect with fellow practitioners leading and building third spaces 🤝

*Early bird tickets available until 6 Nov – $22 (incl. GST).

🗓 13 Nov
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:30PM
📍 Living Room, Temasek Shophouse
📝 Organised by: Common Ground

Youth-Friendly City Youth Panel🏙
 
Partner directly with the Government to build a Singapore where every young person feels supported to grow, connect, and thrive!
 
• Connect directly with policymakers, urban planning experts, and passionate youth peers 🤝
• Work in partnership with the Government, not just fill in a survey
• Unpack future trends like climate change and the changing nature of work 💡
• Gain skills that last with futures thinking, debating trade-offs, and pitching new ideas
 
🗓 Jan - Aug 2027
 
*Applications close 30 Nov 2026. All applicants willl undergo a selection process

Raise your hand if your October was chaotic. ✋🥲

Let’s revisit the Top 5 posts from Youthopia, NYC’s youth media platform, and the exciting things that we covered in October!

Singapore History Gallery Revamp
Rewind back to our parents’ era at the newly revamped gallery at the National Museum of Singapore! 🇸🇬

Hangout at Chop Community
Psst… Looking for a chill space to hang out with friends? Check out The Chop Community, a free third space with recreational activities and occasionally… matcha! 🍵

Family Survival Guide
Sometimes, family drama feels like survival. Here’s your guide to keep the peace at home. 🏠

The Quotes That Keep Me Going
The quotes that made you stop and think will stay with you, even when you’re still figuring things out. What’s YOUR favourite quote? 💪

LOML (Loss of My Life)
No one prepares you for the pain that comes with friendship breakups. If you're seeking healthy ways to cope, you’re at the right place! ❤️‍🩹