31 May 2024 is a very special day indeed! It marks the completion of the FY2024 SLTCP Cohort’s training phase, and the beginning of their three-month internship. ISACA SheLeadsTech (SLT) invited the cohort, SLT ambassadors, SLT mentors and SLTCP key corporate partners to celebrate together at Palms Bistro @ 60 Anson Road.
The event started off with a sumptuous dinner buffet. Jenny Tan (ISACA Singapore Chapter President) gave her opening speech, taking the attendees through the history of SLTCP – a partnership programme between ISACA SG Chapter SLT, Tech Talent Assembly (TTAB) and Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) that began in FY2022. The vision of SLTCP was to demystify technology and ease the conversion, growing a healthy pool of technology risk / audit professionals. One unique feature about our current FY2024 cohort is that it is a mix of both male and female participants. Recognition was also given to
SLTCP mentors, trainers and partners. Personally, I was struck by the passion and determination demonstrated in Jenny’s opening. It’s been a privilege to take the mentor role and be a small part of this meaningful programme.
The next segment was a motivational talk, very aptly titled “Designing your life” by Lance Foo (Group Talent Acquisition Leader, NCS). Lance inspired us with her own career story – from a biotechnology graduate who found her calling in Human Resources and boldly asked for the role Managing Director, not but twice, and succeeded when she was in her early twenties. She also imparted three wise messages to the attendees:
1. Do not change. Evolve.
2. Find your true north.
3. Patience is a virtue.
Next was the highlight of the event. Each FY2024 SLTCP participant was presented by Jenny Tan, their certificate of completion of the training phase, and a word cloud of encouragement from their fellow participants. There were lots of smiles and cheers all around!
And when everyone thought that the award ceremony was the finale, Jenny announced a surprise “MOST” award, e.g. Most serious, Most caring. Winners were voted by the cohort themselves.
Last, but not least, the top three scorers of FY2024 were announced, walking away with generous cash prizes.
Overall, it was an enjoyable and heart-warming evening spent with like-minded technology risk professionals. Wishing our FY2024 SLTCP Cohort all the best in their internship!
