If you are current an NTUC member and a freelance / self-employed coach or instructor in the fields of sports, outdoor adventures/learning, fitness, wellness, visual arts and performing arts, you can email to
nica@ntuc.org.sg to convert your membership. Your membership tenure, linkpoints, and rebates would not be affected.
Application ProcessPlease submit the required documents via email:
nica@ntuc.org.sg Please indicate [C-19 Temporary Relief Scheme] in your email title for easy reference. Our officers will contact you within 3 to 5 working days of a submitted application.
3. Promotion of Virtual Programmes
Do you have an array of virtual programmes that require greater reach and publicity?
Whether you are a sports coach, a visual and performing arts instructor, a fitness and well instructor or a lifestyle and enrichment trainer, if you have virtual programmes suitable for NTUC members and their families this June School Holiday, send the over to us!
NICA is partnering NTUC Membership to broadcast your virtual programmes to a base of 900,000 members
.
Interested?
- Fill up the form
here.
- You are strongly encouraged to send a poster of your virtual programme to
nica@ntuc.org.sg after completion of form.
Please indicate [Promotion of Virtual Programme] in your email title for easy identification.
Terms and conditions:
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As this would be a direct outreach to the NTUC membership base, we would like to seek participating NICA members' support to extend a special rate of at least 5% off the usual price to NTUC members who present their NTUC Plus! Card or e-card.
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NTUC members will sign-up by emailing our members directly.
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Promotion is valid for first-time sign-ups only and valid until 30 June 2021. If required, NICA will seek consent from our members to extend the promotion period.
4. NICA Business Support Network and Resources
NICA members enjoy premium access to contacts, resources, and advisory for you to expand your business opportunities to adapt to the changing industry demands
This includes, but is not limited to:
1) Contacts to virtual events and productions freelancers/companies
2) Complimentary training to build online and digital capabilities via NICA Business Builder Workshops
3)
Complimentary 1-year access to LHUBGO, an online learning platform by NTUC LearningHub, with personal and business related courses curated specially by NICA for coaches and instructors.
Read more about the list of courses at:
bit.ly/NICALHUBGOcourses
The courses cover the following key themes:
- Communications
- Personal Development
- Business
- Health and Lifestyle
- Digital Transformation
- Understanding Different Market Segments
Look out for NICA's email by middle of June on further details on access guide and link to courses.
5. Short-Term Job Options for Individuals
NICA members will receive first-hand information and referral on short-term job arrangements as opportunities for alternative income streams.
Non-members can also follow our Facebook closely for updates.
6. NTUC Care Fund (e-Vouchers) [Extended till 22 August 2021]
As a caring Labour Movement, NTUC and NICA are committed to help our members in times of need through various assistance programmes. The
NTUC Care Fund (e-voucher) is an assistance programme which aims to assist our members to defray your cost of basic necessities and your children's school expenses for the new school year.
Application Period:
22 June 2021 to 22 August 2021
How to apply:
NICA members who meet the eligibility criteria can submit your application via the U Care System at
www.ntuc.org.sg/ucare/apply. Refer to
Step-by-Step guide and
Online Video Demo on how to apply.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Supporting Documents:
More detail are available here:
www.ntuc.org.sg/CareFundEVouchers
7. NTUC TRAINING FUND (SEPs) - application closed
Please note that claim submissions are now closed as of 31 May 2021. For any claims-related enquiries, you may email
sep2020v3@e2i.com.sg.
Leveraging the Government's Self-Employed Person (SEP) Support Scheme and co-funded by the Government and NTUC, the NTUC Training Fund (SEPs) allows SEPs to earn as they train. It also aims to support SEPs in deepening and/or acquiring new competencies during this lull period, in preparation for when the economy picks up and new opportunities arise.
The NTUC Training Fund (SEPs) is applicable for courses under the SkillsFuture Series and selected sector-specific training courses.
Find out more at:
NTUC Freelancer and Self-Employed Unit
To sign up as a NTUC Union member to enjoy the benefits:
www.ntuc.co/SEP2020
8. Privileges exclusive to NICA members
