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Chapter 4
Workforce capabilities will play a significant role in the energy transition as Singapore decarbonises the energy sector.
Energy Sector Workforce
EMA will continue to work closely with the industry, Union of Power and Gas Employees (UPAGE), Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and training providers to ensure a strong manpower pipeline and competent workforce to support the energy transition.
To drive this effort, EMA and Sembcorp Industries co-chaired the Technical Sub-Workgroup for Energy in the Green Skills Committee. The workgroup brought together representatives from industry, IHLs and training providers to identify emerging jobs and skills, and develop new Continuous Education and Training courses. These courses are designed to equip our workforce with capabilities in areas such as solar, energy storage systems, electricity imports and smart grids – key domains that support the energy transition.
Empowering the Next Generation of Energy Leaders
EMA is committed to nurturing future energy leaders and raising awareness of career opportunities in the sector.
Energy-Industry Scholarship
In 2024, seven engineering students were awarded the Energy- Industry Scholarship jointly offered by EMA and sponsoring organisations to support young talent for the energy sector.
The sponsoring organisations are Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M, PacificLight Power, Singapore Power and YTL PowerSeraya.
Students and Educators Engagements
To raise awareness of career opportunities in the energy sector among youth, EMA organised a Youth@SIEW networking lunch, connecting students with energy industry professionals to learn about career pathways and skills needed in a transforming energy landscape. Students also visited the Sembcorp Tengeh Floating Solar Farm to learn about solar and its role in decarbonising Singapore’s energy supply.
Networking lunch organised for students during SIEW 2024 to meet energy industry professionals
A similar learning journey was organised for 20 educators from the Ministry of Education. This initiative is part of our efforts to equip teachers and career counsellors with deeper knowledge of the energy sector, enabling them to better guide and inspire students to consider careers in this evolving sector.
Life at EMA
EMA is committed to deliver our unique Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to create value and positive impact for our employees by developing a holistic employee experience.
Launched in November 2023, the four EVP pillars are Going Beyond, Energising Growth, Empowering People and Caring for You. These pillars guide the EMA Experience for our people.
EMA Staff Forum in April 2025
Our Employer Value Proposition
EMA is committed to delivering our unique Employer Value Proposition by creating value and positive impact for our employees through a holistic employee experience. Our four pillars – Going Beyond, Energising Growth, Empowering People and Caring for You – guide the way we shape and support the experience for our officers.
Going Beyond
EMA helps our people understand how their work contributes to Singapore’s energy future by connecting their roles to the organisation’s mission. In the 2023 Employee Engagement Survey, 88% of our officers shared that they find their work meaningful – reflecting a strong sense of purpose across the organisation.
Energising Growth
EMA is committed to developing our people at every stage of their careers. We have introduced several initiatives to strengthen collaboration, problem-solving and open communication across teams. In FY2024, we supported three officers in their professional development through postgraduate sponsorships. Officers also participated in multiple international forums and study trips to Australia, France, Hong Kongand Myanmar, keeping them up to date with global energy developments.
Our onboarding experience now includes in-person sessions that help new joiners connect with colleagues and senior management. A digital “First 100-Day Guide” and Buddy System, have supported 96 new joiners in 2024, helping them feel integrated from the start. We also offer development programmes tailored to different career stages, building both technical expertise and soft skills.
Empowering People
We cultivate a workplace where diverse teams are empowered to contribute ideas and drive innovation. Ground-up thinking and creative problem-solving are encouraged through initiatives such as the EMA InnoLab Hackathon. Supported by design thinking workshops and GovTech’s Launch! Programme, these efforts have generated 57 ideas, several of which have progressed to pilot or implementation stages. This culture of innovation was recognised with Public Sector Transformation Awards in Agility in 2024 and Regulatory Excellence in 2024 and 2025.
Digital tools are also transforming the way we work. Since 2024, we have integrated Microsoft 365 Copilot to our systems, boosting productivity and enhancing collaboration across teams. Our intranet, featuring a built-in chatbot, supports officers in finding key resources quickly.
Our culture of empowerment continues to drive innovation and excellence and collaboration
Design thinking workshops organised to encourage ground-up thinking and creative problem-solving.
Caring for You
We foster a supportive and inclusive workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing, connection, and work-life balance.
Open communication is encouraged through bi-annual Staff Forums and informal chit-chat sessions with our Chief Executive. Our monthly ‘BreakFirst Wednesday’ series invites officers to network and share knowledge over breakfast. Officers are also given the flexibility to manage work and personal commitments, with 94% of staff expressing satisfaction with our hybrid work arrangements. We also fund staff welfare activities to support team-building and social bonding across divisions. The EMA Wellness Programme includes:
- Access to a dedicated wellbeing app for mental health support
- Regular fitness sessions to promote physical health
- Ground-up interest groups for hiking, cooking, and gaming
- Wellness and team-building activities
Our culture of care continues to strengthen engagement and connection, enabling our people to thrive both at work and beyond.
Giving Back to the Community
Children's Wishing Well
The Children’s Wishing Well (CWW) is a registered charity dedicated to the holistic education of children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Thanks to the generouscontributions of our colleagues, we raised close to $25,000 for CWW in FY2024.
In November 2024, our colleagues participated in the FRESH programme, taking children beneficiaries on a grocery shopping trip to learn about budgeting and healthier eating habits.
