Voices of Youth

Faces of Co-operators: Insights to AUPE Through The Lens of Youths (Limei, Sharon and Humairah)

SCOOP Team brings you to the insight of AUPE through the lens of youth on how their members turn financial debts into financial freedom with AUPE’s help!

Explore: 5 Top Shopping Places To Go at Bangkok, Thailand

As SCOOP Team explores various countries, how can we not introduce Bangkok, Thailand to the readers who love to shop for affordable clothes there?

Explore: What Is On Your Travel Bucket List?

Is travel around the world one of your bucket list? What is on your travel bucket list then? SCOOP Team bring you on an Explore series to find out more!

ICA-AP Committee on University/Campus Co-operatives 10th Annual Meeting

The ICA-AP Committee on University/Campus Co-operatives (ICUC) held its 10th Annual Meeting at Seacare Hotel, Singapore on 4 October 2018. The meeting and study visit on day after, was hosted by the Singapore National Co-op Federation (SNCF). The Committee was set up...

Which Is the First Coop Club In Singapore? – First of Everything

First Secondary School Coop Club in Singapore is MacPherson Secondary School where the coop club aims to provide a safe environment for students to relax and enjoy with their friends as they pursue their personal interests outside of academic.

3 Hidden Items You Might Have Missed At #coopsiol Pop-up

The near month-long “Coming Together As One: No Money No Talk” pop-up art installation has finally come to an end! They say, all good things come to an end. And we’re glad to know that those who popped by have learnt something good. Why? Because co-operatives are...

Coming Together As One Through Art: “NO MONEY NO TALK”

To create greater awareness on co-operative movement in Singapore, the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) came up with a pop-up art event, “No Money No Talk” located outside Mandarin Gallery along Orchard Road for the whole month of September. The...

Learning Journey: How to Build A Professional Resume? – Journey to Co-operatives

Resume writing skills is critical for the youth, especially those who are taking up internship or preparing for future employment. Educare prepares the way!

Faces of Co-operators: Life is a journey, not a destination – Saffiahtol Binti Osman

Who has the power to inspire you the most in your life decision? Check out Saffiahtol’s story to find out who inspire her to be in the Healthcare industry in NTUC Health?

5 Types of People You Will Meet at Art Installations

Art installations are so much fun, they’ve become items on people’s to-go list. Plus, you’ll feel super excited because hey, you’ve something new to add to your Instagram feed! Chances are, you’ve been to enough art installations to experience the disparate atmosphere...

The Power of Second Chances – Journey to Co-operative: ISCOS

The power of second chances bring hope to someone who need it the most. ISCOS, one of our co-operatives who is a friend who give hope to those who needs it.

Learning Journey: How to Respond within Seconds When Road Emergency Strikes?

When motor vehicles get into accidents, who can the driver, rider turns to when emergency strikes? NTUC Income Orange Force is here for the rescue in SCOOP!

4 Instagram Ideas to Mark Your Attendance at #coopsiol Pop-up

If you’re not on a lookout for events to attend, you’ll usually still be notified by them! Where? You’d ask. Instagram. Your Instagram friends would “say”! That’s because most of the time, your Instagram will be flooded with photos of that particular event. It will...

Throwback to the First Co-operative-themed Photography Competition

Nature, architecture, animals... These are what you’ll most probably see in photography competitions. Co-op Hot Shots is the first co-operative-themed photography competition which started in 2012 and has lasted for 6 editions! Let’s take a look back at how the very...

4 Reasons Why You Should Pop By #coopsiol Art Installation This Weekend

By now, every Singaporean should be familiar with festivals, carnivals and art installations such as the recent Singapore Night Festival. Coming Together As One Through Art is not just any other installations, but one that touches on Singaporean’s favourite topic:...

Events happening in September 2018

What are the SNCF events happening in September 2018? Digital Business Challenge’s pop up markets at Northpoint City and Art Exhibition at Mandrain Gallery!

Do You Know How to Write A Resume? – Journey to Co-operatives

It is never too early to expose secondary school students with resume writing skills as they transit to their next phase of education path. Hear from Charmaine what she has learnt from Ms Nimas from Educare!

5 OOTD You Can Wear To School – Uni Freshie Guide

Going to school isn’t just about grade but also styling acrosss the spectrum range in uni! You no longer have to just search online for fashion ideas, because hey, the next fashionista could be right beside you now! SCOOP got it all covered!

Why Did We Go to Penang for International School Co-operative Seminar? – Journey to Co-operatives

Other than George Town where you can immerse yourself with the local culture and food, do you know that Malaysia also has co-operative too? Read on to find out more!

Where skills meet opportunity – Ong Zhiwei: Faces of Co-operators

Meet Ong Zhiwei, Senior Manager of Seacare Foundation Pte Ltd and Assistant Head, Hospitality Cluster as well as Property & Environmental Cluster in this Faces of Co-operators’ Series!

Uni Freshie Guide: SUTD – Shop, Study, Eat

Interested to study in SUTD? Wonder where SUTD students’ secret study, eating places and photo spots are? Keep on reading to find out more about SUTD!

Journey to Co-operatives: How to Buy Big and Save Big?

Journey to Co-operatives Series bring you to NTUC FairPrice Warehouse Club where you can Think Big and Save Big while you are planning for party, gathering or celebration!

Halls of NTU and NUS – People, Place and Perception: Uni Freshie Guide

As a prospective university student, you must have a sleuth of questions and uncertainty about hall life. We offer different personal experiences from our stay in NUS Hostels (Kent Ridge Hall, Raffles Hall, Cinnamon College) and NTU Halls (Hall 11, Hall 16) to help you with your decision making process!

Journey to Co-operatives: Where everything begins

Stay tuned SCOOP Team will share wih you more about the Journey of Co-operatives as the SCOOP Team shared about the Learning Journey’s visits to various co-operatives!

Taking the Leap with SSBEC – Faces of Co-operators

In our Faces of Co-operators series, we speak to young co-operators who share their passion for promoting the well-being of the communities where we live and work. Meet Zainarah and Deborah from Singapore Statutory Board Employees' Co-operative Thrift & Loan Society...

Which Is The First Service Co-operative in Singapore? – First of Everything

The biggest sector in Singapore’s Co-operative sector is actually the service sector and this time round in the First of Everything, I’ll be introducing to you: Our First Service Co-op!

Uni Freshie Guide: SMU – Shop, Study, Eat

SCOOP Team collaborated with 2 Singapore Management University (SMU) friends to bring to you special insights into the best shopping, studying and eating spots to be a true #SMUgger.

15 Uni Hot Spots To Make Your Instagram Game Strong: Uni Freshie Guide

From ulu Pulau NTU to the hipster-in-town SMU, you can now find a legit reason to travel down to these universities in this article. We have kindly attached a map of the universities in each section, so you won’t have to be daunted by the huge and confusing campuses.

Simply click on the name of the schools in each section and be ready to transform your Instagram! Goodbye insta filters!

First of Everything: The First Batch of SNCF Scholars

In the recent articles on SCOOP, we shared some tips on how to get the SNCF scholarship and strategies to judge whether the scholarship is indeed for you. This time round in First of Everything series which aims to showcase the rich history of Singapore’s co-operative heritage on a journey, I will be taking you 10 years back to discover and know more about our pioneer batch of scholars – Irving, Yong Hui and Xian Yin!

You’ve got a bro – Mohamed Rudy Abdul Hamid: Faces of Co-operators

Meet Rudy who spoke passionately about the work he has been doing, despite being a quiet person by nature in our Faces of Co-operators series where we speak to young co-operators who share their passion for promoting the well-being of the communities.

Giving Rags New Lives

SCOOP recounts the exciting moments of four ITE students from Team RIPPED as they transformed old products into something new at Youth Entrepreneur Competition 2018.

First of everything: The First NTUC Co-operative

With the many different services that NTUC provides – ranging from NTUC health, to income and fairprice, do you know which is NTUC’s first ever co-operative? Click here to find out more!

First of Everything: The First SNCF Storybook

Do you know we launched a children’s story book series to encourage the values of co-operative movement for younger generation back in 2011?

Uni Freshie Guide: Coffee for the Worker Bee

If one could only choose two out of the trinity of sleep, good grades and social life, many would choose to go without sleep. As such, coffee is an indispensable beverage for many students as it helps them stay energised and awake amidst the hustle and bustle of school.

Faces of Co-operators: Ohana Means Family – Alvin Kuah

In our Faces of Co-operators series, we speak to young co-operators who share their passion for promoting the well-being of the communities where we live and work. Today, we feature Alvin Kuah from Premier Security Co-operative, who is not your usual quiet and...

Uni Freshie Guide: NUS – Shop, Study, Eat

Next up on the Uni Freshie Guide Series – we head down to bring to you the best places to shop, study and eat at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Freshies, this is for you!

First of Everything: The First Campus Co-operative

Did you know, the oldest campus co-operative in Singapore is none other than the 42-years-strong CJ Nexus (Catholic Junior College Co-op)? Click here to find out more about its beginnings and where they are now!

Uni Freshie Guide: Surviving Orientation Camps

Now that you got your university application and acceptance out of the way, it’s time for the fun stuff – orientation camps! With the numerous camps offered, you must be wondering “Which one should I go for? What are the differences? Who will I meet? Help me out!”...

Faces of Co-operators: SNCF’s Internship Experience – Koh Liwen

In our Faces on the Co-operators series, we speak to young co-operators who share their passion for promoting the well-being of the communities where we live and work. In this fifth post of the Faces of Co-operators series, we feature 21-year-old Koh Liwen, who just...

Creating a great marketing poster

After finalising the strategies and business proposal, we foresee that you’ll be searching for ideas on ways to create a marketing poster. Here are our top 5 tips to rescue you! 1. Use a catchy title or slogan Picture from Canva Great content is important,...

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