- 3 in 5 Grab partners are keen to pursue a Diploma or Degree
- Grab partners and their loved ones benefit from exclusive admission requirements, and enjoy additional perks including free trial classes to select courses, as well as learning tools such as tablets when they sign up via GrabAcademy
- Select Diploma programmes are also available in Chinese, making it easier for more partners to upskill themselves without language concerns
GrabAcademyxLondon
School
of
Business
and
Finance
Singapore
Campus
In
a
survey
conducted
with
close
to
1,100
Grab
driver-
and
delivery-partners
in
Singapore[1],
3
out
of
5
(or
60%)
of
them
expressed
interest
in
pursuing
a
Diploma
or
Degree
programme.
The
top
three
motivators
were
to
improve
their
skills
and
knowledge
(27%);
increase
their
potential
earning
(24%);
and
enhance
their
employability
(24%).
Among
those
who
were
hesitant
to
pursue
tertiary
education,
respondents
cited
that
personal
or
family
commitments
(30%)
and
a
lack
of
time
and
course
schedule
flexibility
(27%)
were
the
main
barriers
preventing
them
from
doing
so.
To address these challenges, the programmes offered under this partnership are designed with flexibility at their core. Lessons can be attended in person, online, or through a blended approach, allowing partners to choose what works best for them. To further increase access to these programmes, Grab partners and loved ones can choose to apply via a non-standard entry requirement[2] that considers their work experiences, reducing barriers for those who wish to upskill.
Yee Wee Tang, Managing Director of Grab Singapore, said: “We have always believed that our platform can be a catalyst for lifelong learning among Singapore’s platform workers. That is why we started GrabAcademy in 2020 – to offer tailored learning programmes that meet their unique needs and aspirations. We understand that balancing work, life and learning can be tough. Through partnerships with thoughtful academic institutions like the London School of Business and Finance, we are making tertiary education more accessible, flexible and attainable for platform workers.”
Driving Impact with Industry-Relevant Education
Through this partnership, Grab partners and their loved ones are offered five Diploma programmes, three Degree programmes as well as English language preparatory courses by LSBF via GrabAcademy.
The Diploma and Degree programmes under this partnership are specially curated to meet industry demand for specialised skillsets such as cybersecurity and computer science. It also caters to the learning aspirations of Grab’s partners, who expressed strong interest in the survey to pursue tertiary education in business administration/studies as well as logistics and supply chain management. Given their interests, Diploma programmes for Business Administration as well as Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management will also be offered in Chinese, making it easier for more partners to upskill themselves without language concerns. (See Appendix for full programme list)
“We’re thrilled to work alongside Grab to offer education that is not only practical but also aligned with the current needs of the workforce,” said Rathakrishnan Govind, LSBF Global CEO. “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to bridging the skills gap in Asia and providing individuals with the knowledge and tools to thrive in their careers. The programmes will offer hands-on, skills-based training, giving learners the edge they need in an increasingly competitive job market.”
Additional support to help partners through their learning journeys
To encourage more Grab driver- and delivery-partners to upskill and reskill, Grab will offer special support including:
- Application fee waiver for LSBF Diploma and English Language programmes.
- Special welcome pack, including a complimentary tablet[3] upon enrolment, to complement their learning experience.
- Free trial classes are available for select modules in the Degree and Diploma programmes, as well as the preparatory course[4]
Interested
partners
can
visit
GrabAcademy
for
more
information.
[1]
GrabAcademy
Further
Education
Survey
among
1,094
driver-and
delivery-partners
in
Singapore
in
July
2024
[2]
Non-standard
entry
requirements
will
be
assessed
on
a
case-by-case
basis
subject
to
approval
of
the
London
School
of
Business
and
Finance’s
Academic
Board.
[3]
Applicable
only
for
enrolment
to
Degree
or
Diploma
programmes.
Applicants
can
choose
between
receiving
a
tablet
or
a
GrabGifts
voucher
(worth
SGD
250)
upon
successful
enrolment.
Tablets
or
GrabGifts
vouchers
will
be
physically
distributed
to
the
student
on
the
first
day
of
orientation.
[4]
The
free
trial
class
is
limited
to
one
session
per
programme:
one
for
the
Degree,
one
for
the
English
Diploma,
one
for
the
Mandarin
Diploma,
and
one
for
the
Preparatory
Course
in
English.
Appendix 1 – List of LSBF Programmes Available for Grab driver- and delivery partners
|
English
Diploma
Programmes |
Chinese
Diploma
Programmes |
Degree
Programmes |
English
Programmes |
|
Diploma
in
Business
Studies |
Diploma
in
Global
Logistics
and
Supply
Chain
Management |
Bachelor
of
Science
(Honours)
in
Cyber
Security
Networks |
Preparatory
Courses
in
English,
Beginners
to
Advanced
Levels |
|
Diploma
in
Information
Technology |
Diploma
in
Business
Administration |
Bachelor
of
Science
(Honours)
in
Computer
Science |
Weekly
English |
|
Diploma
in
Logistics
and
Supply
Chain
Management |
|
Bachelor
of
Arts
(Honours)
in
Business
Studies |
|
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