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National Council of Social Service

Our partners from Institute of Higher Learning

NCSS partners with Institutes of Higher Learning to design tailored training programmes that enhance skills and competencies, empowering individuals and organisations to deliver impactful services.

Last updated 20 April 2026

Overview

Through the Social Service Institute, NCSS engages with various institutes of higher learning to develop and deliver continuing education and training programmes tailored to the evolving needs of the social service sector. By working closely with IHLs, NCSS helps to create specialised courses, workshops, and certifications that enhance the competencies of individuals and organisations, enabling them to deliver higher-quality services and drive meaningful impact in the community.

Programme Partners

Programme Partners

Agency Partners

Agency Partners

Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS)

NCSS partner Singapore university of social sciences SUSS. SUSS logo.

The university is a key partner for the Career Conversion Programme for Social Workers and works closely with NCSS’s Social Service Institute to strengthen the ecosystem for education and training in social service through curriculum design, supporting continuing education and partnership initiatives that provide students with real-world experiences and an understanding of Singapore’s social policy approaches.

This strategic collaboration aims to create a robust and seamless ecosystem that supports the development of skilled practitioners at all career stages.

Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)

NCSS partner Nanyang polytechnic NYP. NYP logo.

The polytechnic and NCSS work together to ensure meaningful engagement with students in NYP’s Diploma in Social Work students and share more about social service careers and promote the Social Service Scholarship and Social Service Tribe Study Award opportunities.

NYP and NCSS also collaborate to deliver a foundational leadership programme tailored for the social service sector, equipping first-time managers with essential leadership capabilities to excel in their new roles.

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Singapore Management University logo

SMU and NCSS jointly delivers two key leadership milestone programmes at the intermediate and advanced levels, designed to strengthen leadership capabilities for middle managers and senior management in social service agencies. This partnership leverages SMU's academic expertise and SSI's deep understanding of the social service landscape to provide comprehensive leadership development that addresses the evolving needs of social service professionals.

Partnership opportunities with Social Service Institute

Explore opportunities to partner with SSI to strengthen capabilities and drive lasting impact in the social service sector.