SINGAPORE: Skills gained during National Service will soon carry formal weight in the job market, as MINDEF rolls out new schemes to better match skills, redeploy expertise, and widen volunteer pathways. National Service (NS) skills will soon show up on a national career record. From the second half of 2026, certificates earned during full-time NS […] This article ( NS certificates to be recognised in SkillsFuture Career and Skills Passport as MINDEF expands cyber defence roles to boost employability ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .