Zurich Singapore Partners with APSN for Vocational Training Programs

05 Dec, 2023

Zurich Singapore Partners with APSN for Vocational Training Programs

Zurich Singapore and the Z Zurich Foundation have unveiled a two-year partnership with APSN (Association for Persons with Special Needs) to enrich vocational training for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities. This joint effort aims to create an inclusive environment and empower those with special needs.

The collaboration involves Zurich Singapore and the Z Zurich Foundation providing funding and resources to enhance APSN's vocational training programs. Specifically, this initiative focuses on strengthening the APSN Centre for Adults (CFA), catering to young adults with mild intellectual disabilities. The CFA offers tailored vocational programs, equipping individuals with practical skills and on-the-job training.

APSN's successful training and placement model, maintaining employment for trainees over 12 months, forms the foundation of this partnership. Zurich and the Z Zurich Foundation's involvement is anticipated to bolster APSN CFA's capabilities, extending support to individuals with higher support needs and positively impacting more families and trainees.

This formal collaboration stems from an employee-led initiative and builds upon Zurich Singapore's ongoing relationship with APSN, emphasizing volunteering, fundraising, and awareness-raising activities. Zurich Singapore remains committed to engaging its employees in supporting APSN through volunteering, philanthropy, and advocacy endeavors.

The financial backing from the Z Zurich Foundation will facilitate APSN CFA's curriculum enhancement, introducing more customized training to enhance trainees' prospects for better-paying employment opportunities.

Liam Burrell, Zurich Singapore CEO, expressed delight in collaborating with APSN, emphasizing Zurich's commitment to providing tools and opportunities for young adults with special needs to reach their full potential. APSN CEO Stanley Tang expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, heralding it as a stride toward fostering an inclusive society that empowers individuals with special needs to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to society.

Additionally, the insurance group reported robust premium growth in its property & casualty (P&C) and life insurance segments in the third quarter of 2023.