The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
Initiated in 2004, the Yellow Ribbon Project (YRP) is a national public engagement campaign aimed at changing society’s mindset in giving ex-offenders a second chance in life. The trainee will complement the roles helmed by the team to coordinate and support YRP’s engagements and initiatives. The traineeship offers hands-on opportunity to gain experience in planning, organising and executing projects aimed at garnering community action to support inmates, and ex-offenders, and their families.
Yellow Ribbon Singapore
YRSG Community Engagement Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 15 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Community Engagement
o Assist in the planning and execution of various engagements and initiatives.
o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of the planned engagements and initiatives.
o Provide pre and actual day support during engagements and initiatives.
• Administration and Support
o Support post-event activities, including feedback collection and event evaluation.
o Maintain and promptly update key information in the project tracking files.
o Design eDM and presentation slides that will be shared with internal/external stakeholders.
What we are looking for
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft office and Canva (or any other design tools)
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Yellow Ribbon Singapore or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About Yellow Ribbon Singapore
Yellow Ribbon Singapore
Formerly known as Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE), Yellow Ribbon Singapore (YRSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Our purpose is to help inmates and ex-offenders rebuild their lives and lower the recidivism rate through skills and long term career development, with an effective Aftercare support network. As the lead agency championing Hope, Forgiveness, Acceptance and Second Chances for ex-offenders, we strive towards building a safer and more inclusive Singapore.
Beyond Second Chances
Without second chances, a released offender will leave the first physical prison and find himself entering into a second social prison. Therefore, it is not enough to give an offender a skill, we need to offer him a job that can lead to a long-term career. It is not enough to ask an offender to renounce his gang and past, his family needs to accept him back, and the community must be ready to reintegrate him. However, ex-offenders are not mere recipients of second chances. When successfully reintegrated, they can pay it forward and actively give back to the community too. As individuals, or collectively as a community. Individuals, organisations and employers do not just offer second chances when they can accept an ex-offender. In fact, their actions inspire others as well. Together, our collective effort can build a safer and more inclusive society.
At Yellow Ribbon Singapore, we aim to build a community where ex-offenders are empowered to look beyond their past and towards the future. The journey is for them to make but we ensure that it would not be a lonely one. Join us, as we embark on this exciting journey of Beyond Second Chances. Be part of the YRSG family, together we can support the Yellow Ribbon cause and inspire collective action for a more inclusive and safer Singapore.
Learn more about Yellow Ribbon Singapore