Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently acknowledged many younger workers and fresh graduates are worried about jobs and employment, because of the current uncertain economic outlook.He then revealed the launch of a new and similar traineeship programme, called the GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme.It aims to offer traineeship opportunities for a period of 3 to 6 months across various sectors, with these key benefits:Gain valuable industry experience through structured on-the-job training;Boost employability by preparing for full-time job transition; andReceive a traineeship allowance co-funded by the Government and the host organisation.While GRIT will help young workers get a foot in the door, there also needs to be a mindset change for them to start building career health as early on as possible.Key highlights to listen to: We spoke to two young workers, Li Jiayue and Xiao YiXuan, who share their take on:((((For those interested in GRIT, register your interest  to be among the first to know when opportunities become available!Explore walk-in interviews, virtual career fairs, workshops, and more on CareersHorizon. Find events and resources tailored to your career goals.----more----Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/young-workers-employment-grit-traineeshipFind out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career: www.swda.gov.sgRead about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf