I wish to have a career change to work in the social
service sector.
I went to WDA website and found that they are offering
PCP programme for Social Service.
There are 3 main providers, Hua Mei Training Academy Tsao
Foundation, boxhill and SIM university.
I tried applying for Hua Mei Training Academy but did not get
selected. For boxhill, I did a search and found out that although
the fees are cheap, you spend around 1k plus and 3 months only you
can get a diploma in social work already, but during these 3 months
you are not given any allowance.
Haven't try apply for the SIM University 1 yet. Its a 24 months
part time course and you will work and study during these 2 years
and get 1k allowance a month.
It seems quite difficult to get into SIM university as alot of
people apply for this programme.
Are there any other alternatives courses which are cheap and
preferably it will be a work and study scheme whereby I will get a
monthly allowance from the orgainsation?
Hi keeptouch,
Besides the social service sector, have you considered joining
the education sector? While studying for a diploma or a degree in
Education in NIE, you will receive some pay, and your studies will
be fully paid for as well.
The bond is generally 3~5 years, depending on the specific
diploma/degree taken, and since you wish to be assured of a job
when you graduate, this will suit you very well if you have the
interest and commitment.
Cheers.