Voices of Youth
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!
read moreUni 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.
read more15 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!
read moreFirst 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!
read moreYou’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.
read moreGiving 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.
read moreFirst 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!
read moreFirst 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?
read moreUni 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.
read moreFaces 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...
read moreUni 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!
read moreFirst 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!
read moreUni 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!”...
read moreFaces 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...
read moreCreating 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,...
read morePerfecting your business proposal
Now that you’ve got all your ideas sorted out, it’s time to deliver a proposal that will WOW you audience! Read on to find out how!
read more5 best digital marketing strategies
The marketing landscape has changed so dramatically – from the times where there was no internet, to the times where businesses can leverage on social media platforms and search engines, we have sure come a long way! As we move into the digital era, our marketing...
read moreUni Freshie Guide: NTU – Shop, Study, Eat
Welcome to our brand new series - the Uni Freshie Guide! I am Janice and I just ended my first year in Nanyang Technological University (NTU). I will be kicking off the very first part of the guide with a tour around my uni! Transiting from a JC/Poly to a Uni is not...
read moreSingapore’s Smart Nation Initiative
The Smart Nation initiative is Singapore’s vision to be an economically competitive global city and a liveable home. This movement will involve the harnessing of digital technologies as we move towards the future of improved living and building a closer community,...
read moreCo-operatives vs Social Enterprise
Many do not know and understand the difference between co-operatives and social enterprises, as they both operate with the mission of resolving a societal need. Definitions So, what are the differences? Let’s try to solve this mystery today! Social Enterprise...
read moreFirst of Everything: How Does our First Co-operative Dance Look like?
"I like to move it, move it She likes to move it, move it He likes to move it, move it We like to move it!" Do you know that there is a mass song and dance belongs to the Co-operative movement? Check out the video below as SCOOP brings you the First of...
read moreWho Have Received SNCF Co-operative Scholarship 2018?
On 16 May 2018, our 2018 scholars, Tammy Lim, Ho Kar Yern and Tanya Ee, together with their parents were invited down to SNCF for the SNCF Co-op Scholarship Deed Signing Ceremony. We warmly welcome the 3 scholars who had officially joined our big Cooperative family...
read moreFaces of Co-operators: Financing with a heart (Annalicia + Kharthick)
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. Join us to meet Ms Annalicia Brazas and Mr Gangatharan Kharthick from TCC Credit Co-operative Limited...
read moreFirst of Everything: The History of #SCOOPTrail
Now a tech-based competition, the annual SCOOP Trail held by Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) has surely come a long way since its humble beginnings in 2014. The SCOOP Trail strives to spread awareness of the Co-operative Movement and Co-operative...
read moreInfo Session for Youth Co-Organisers: Inaugural IHL – SPED – F&B Social Challenge 2018
Are you interested to start up a business? Yet at the same time, you have a passion for certain social causes? Want to learn more about how you can contribute? Join the Make A Difference Ground-Up! This national social challenge shall be co-organised ground up by...
read moreHere we gain – ACLC 2018 @ Phuket
Day 3 of ACLC 2018 kicked started with Ms Clara Lee, Head of Corporate Communications and Branding from NTUC Health Co-operative sharing about how different organisation had collaborated together to bring support to the silver population. One such collaboration is...
read moreFirst of Everything: How Does The First Logo of SNCF Look Like?
Have you ever wonder how logo of companies was formed? The significance and meaning of the colour and symbols chosen? Today, SCOOP brings to you the third post of the First of Everything series which aims to showcase the rich history of Singapore’s co-operative...
read moreHere we begin – ACLC 2018 @ Phuket
Day 1 of ACLC 2018 started early morning 9.00am in the ballroom of Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, Phuket, Thailand. I am thankful that all the participants are on time for the conference, making me less nervous but more excited to hear from the speakers. This year, I am...
read moreHere we come! – ACLC 2018 @ Phuket
Annual Co-operative Leaders Conference (ACLC) 2018 is a signature event of Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) to bring the leaders of the co-operative movement for potential networking and brainstorming possible collaboration among the co-operatives to...
read moreDigital Business Challenge is back!
Digital Business Challenge is back this year with YOCO Camp! Organised by the School of Management and Communication (SMC), and in partnership with Singapore National Co-operative Federation, the Digital Business Challenge serves as an ideation platform for students...
read moreFaces of Co-operators: Where Passion and Career Meet – Tricia Young
“Never lose the joy of learning and always exercise ‘humble enquiry’. At any stage of your career or life, you will never have the answers to all things no matter how accomplished or experienced you are. Always be hungry to know more.” Tricia Young, Talent Acquisition...
read moreNurturing Future Sociopreneurs with Emphasis on Co-operative Values through Coop Clubs
Through coop clubs, students from 13 schools pick up skills involved in running a business. Find out more about coop clubs as you read this article.
read moreFirst of Everything: Which Is the First Co-operative In Singapore?
First Co-operative in SG! SGSCC was registered as Singapore Government Servants’ Co-operative Thrift and Loan Society on 7th October 1925. Open for membership to all staff who are employed in the Civil Service, Statutory Boards and Government Linked Companies.
read moreFaces of Co-operators: SNCF’s Internship experience – Su Yuchang
Sharing five months of internship experience as an intern in Campus and Youth Team, learning about doing well and good at the same time.
read moreFirst of Everything: How Did SNCF Come About?
Do you know that SNCF is birth out from a decision of trade unions to spearhead development in the co-operative and changes the co-operative movement in SG?
read moreFaces of Co-operators: Sébastien Chaillou
Introducing the Faces of Co-operators series where you get to know about our locals and global youth co-operators virtually – Sébastien Chaillou
read moreSCOOP Trail 2018
#ScoopTrail2018 is a tech-based co-operative amazing race, in its 5th edition, which is organised by the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF), in partnership with Mercatus & NTUC FairPrice, and supported by the Republic Polytechnic (RP) Youth Entrepreneur Co-op (YEC), the National Youth Council and the Singapore International Foundation. SCOOP Trail is also sponsored by 100PLUS, Instantly.sg and AMK Hub. The first of the two-parts, i.e. the Local Edition, was held on 10 March (Saturday).
read more#scooptrail2018 – Mission Hint
Please download your mission hint here! 10 MARCH 2018 - CLICK HERE (scoop-trail-station-clues-protected) 21 MARCH 2018 - CLICK HERE (scoop-trail-station-clues-v1-_21mar) On your mark! Get set ......
read moreSNCF Scholarship Application Closing Soon!
Reminder: SNCF Scholarship will be closing soon on 15th March 2018! Apply now and become one of our Scholars with a Heart!
read moreApply to SNCF Scholarship now!
The SNCF Co-op Scholarship attracts, develops and nurtures suitable talents to enter the ranks of the co-operative movement in Singapore. Co-operatives a…
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