THRIVE@libraries Festival

CitySprouts
City Sprouts is a social enterprise at the nexus of sustainability and community, reconnecting individuals with environmentally-conscious communities.

Emotional Baggage Board Game
Feeling frustrated at work with no place to vent? Play the Emotional Baggage board game! It’s a safe space to share, laugh, build empathy, and boost creativity. Perfect for fostering a supportive and connected workplace environment!

Library of Communities
For Your (Un)necessary Action: Looking for a life beyond dashboards, deadlines and deliverables? Visit the Library of Communities Wall to see how you can amp up your 5-9.

Thrive with Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI is built to serve you – to unleash your creativity, up your productivity and unlock a world of new possibilities.
Visit our booth to discover how AI can simplify your home and work life, giving you more time to focus on the things that matter.

HeadSTart
HeadSTart is an award-winning newsletter targeted at younger audiences, with a focus on careers, personal finance and adulting. 

It features the video series, We Try First, where our presenters put popular career, finance and lifestyle hacks to the test.

Each week’s newsletter, delivered right to your inbox on Tuesdays, comes with a personal note from a member of our team of writers, who also sums up practical tips from experts that you may find useful in your job or financial situation.

Rounding off each edition is a specially curated set of articles that zooms in on helpful or interesting topics and trends for the new generation of workers and soon-to-be workers.
Visit this booth to get career and personal growth tips!

To subscribe, visit str.sg/hs-events.

Launch by NLB
Learn about resources, services and programmes offered by Launch. Mini consultation sessions with Launch Specialists. 

NTUC U FSE
The NTUC’s Freelancers and Self-Employed Unit (NTUC U FSE) serves as the collective voice that advances the interests of freelancers and self-employed persons in Singapore and works towards strengthening their Wage, Welfare, and Work Prospects.
 
Visit our booth to explore the range of programmes and services we offer at the NTUC U FSE Centre. Discover how we can support freelancers and self-employed persons in creating a sustainable career.

Skills and Training Advisory
Attend a free 30-minute consultation with our Skills Ambassador who will guide you to identify: 

• Skills and training needs to achieve your career goals

• Skills required to support your career transition or progression

• Suitable courses and assistance schemes that cater to your needs

Eligible for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents

Training Providers
Learn more about how you can use your SkillsFuture credits with featured training providers Lithan Academy, NTUC Learning Hub and Temasek Polytechnic.

Ready Set Grow: Let's Talk About Careers (by Friendzone SG)
Connect with fresh grads over meaningful conversation about navigating career journeys as young professionals. Brought to you by Friendzone. 

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu 
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) 

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The FIRE Movement: Separating Hype from Reality
Want financial independence so you can retire early? Join HeadSTart in examining the FIRE movement and get tips on managing your finances.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri 
Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) 

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Designing the Future of You - Designing Thinking Applied to Life
At the new Designing Your Life Institute in Singapore, we think the most interesting thing to design is YOU!  And yet, in the face of rapid change, the onslaught of AI, and job burn-out, how do you take control of your job and Life with creativity and intention. Come hear how to do this, utilizing the Designing Your Life method, from Bill Burnett, the co-author of the New York Times bestselling book by the same name. 

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat 
Time: 10.30am – 12pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom 

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The Woke Salaryman: Crash Course on Capitalism & Money
Join the founders of The Woke Salaryman as they share the back story behind 1 - 2 chapters of their first book, discuss how to figure out your place in the world in an ever-changing world, and have an open Q&A session about anything and everything.  

Book sales and signing will take place after the event.  

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat 
Time: 2pm – 3.30pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom 

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“Look Ma, I Run a Social Media Business”
Join us for a panel discussion on career paths less travelled. #TeamGalaxy influencers carve unique careers, propelled by technology and social media.

Whether you are a budding entrepreneur, curious about new-age careers, or just interested in exploring "tech-tics" to bring value to your work, this session is for you!

Through this session, be inspired by the personal growth and entrepreneurship journeys of these #TeamGalaxy panellists and pick up ideas on how you can rely on technology to grow your business or career.

Be introduced to Galaxy AI - an AI experience made for mobile devices for ease of communication, creation and productivity. 

About the speakers/panellists:

• Moderated by Nicholas (@hargaohunk), who is a content creator and Chief Marketing Officer of SoTravel, a social travelling agency powered by good people, and even better vibes.

• Darryl (@dargoyaki) is a lifestyle content creator who shares his experiences about fitness, nutrition, and travel.

• Stella (@pluufuy) first started as a corporate girlie, but her passion for design and customisation led to her founding @kuehclouds.

• Ka Yan (@kayantoast)is currently pursuing her degree in business while running a side hustle with handmade knick-knack side on @toastytowns as well as being a content creator.

• Adeline (@addie_ble) is a passionate baker and owns @dee_bakes, a custom bake shop solely operated out of social media platforms. She also enjoys blending her love for baking with storytelling through content creation.

Date: 20 July 2024, Sat 
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Lecture Theatre or on livestream via Zoom 

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Designing the Future of You
Feeling stuck at work? Gain tips to revitalise your life by analysing your impact, ‘understand your why’ and redesign your career to be the best version of you.

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu
Time: 10am – 12pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) 

[Panel Discussion] The Human Touch: Thriving Amidst an AI-Dominated World
Are soft skills the secret weapon of the AI age? Join our panel of experts for a dynamic discussion in collaboration with LinkedIn to learn how emotional intelligence, communication, and critical thinking are becoming powerful differentiators in an AI-powered world.

Panelists:  

• Dave Giblin, Head of Customer Success, LinkedIn  

• Vijayan P Munusamy (Dr), Principal Research Fellow at the Centre for Research and Development in Learning, CRADLE@NTU  

• Edwin Tan, Deputy Director, Jobs-Skills Insights Division, SSG  

Moderated by Dr Samson Tan (Dr), Director, Learning and Professional Development Division, IAL 

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu 
Time: 1.30pm – 3.00pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) & Zoom

[Talk] Leading Generative AI Strategy by Georg Zoeller
Gain practical tips to develop and implement a transformative AI strategy to turbo-charge your business. 

Date: 18 July 2024, Thu 
Time: 4pm – 5pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)

Emotional Baggage Board Game for Corporates
Hone your emotional literacy over a board game. Get tips to regulate and display authentic emotions without compromising your professional credibility. 

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri 
Time: 10am – 12pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) 

[Panel] A Great Place to Work Starts With Me
Learn how leading companies are fostering engaged, high performing teams amidst increasingly dynamic work and workplaces.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri 
Time: 1.30pm – 3pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2) 

[Talk] Learning Agility to Unlock Your Potential by Wendy Tan
Learn to learn faster and better in a world where your ability to learn is the superpower to outlast technological disruptions and future-proof yourself.

Date: 19 July 2024, Fri 
Time: 4pm – 5pm 
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute Training Room 2-1 (Level 2)