NCS programme doubles reach, bringing AI and coding skills to more lower-income pupils

The programme aims to bridge the digital divide by giving children from lower-income families early exposure to technology and foundational digital skills.

Published Nov 05, 2026, 07:35 PM

Updated Nov 05, 2026, 07:35 PM

NCS gave more than 130 lower-income primary pupils hands-on lessons in AI, coding and robotics at its largest N-Able Me! event in Ang Mo Kio.

The programme used workshops, a Micro:bit coding session, AI character design and robotics to make learning fun and build basic digital skills.

NCS said the aim is to bridge the digital divide, with partners including MSF, ComLink+, Yayasan MENDAKI and STSPMF supporting wider access to tech education.

SINGAPORE – More than 130 primary school pupils from lower-income families got hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence, coding and robotics at a workshop, as tech services company NCS more than doubled the reach of its flagship programme in its fourth year.

The Primary 3 to 6 pupils attended the workshop at the NCS Hub in Ang Mo Kio on Oct 31.

The event marked the largest edition of N-Able Me!, NCS’ flagship corporate social responsibility initiative.

The programme aims to bridge the digital divide by giving children from lower-income families early exposure to technology and foundational digital skills, regardless of their socio-economic background.

Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming, who was the guest of honour at the event, encouraged the young participants and presented them with their completion certificates.

“Programmes like N-Able Me! show that when Government, community and corporate partners come together, we can give our children a better start and empower them to build a brighter future.” Goh noted.

Instead of traditional classroom lectures, the programme focused on practical, interactive learning sessions led by a team of NCS tech volunteers.

Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming (centre, left) and NCS chief executive Sam Liew (centre, right) with pupils at NCS’ flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, N-Able Me! PHOTO: NCS

Senior Minister of State for Social and Family Development and Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming (centre, left) and NCS chief executive Sam Liew (centre, right) with pupils at NCS’ flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, N-Able Me!

The curriculum was curated to make complex concepts engaging for young learners.

A central feature was a three-hour Micro:bit workshop, where the pupils explored the fundamentals of coding and worked in teams to build functional games. To encourage them to continue exploring beyond the event, every participant received a take-home Micro:bit device to support self-directed learning.

At the Superhero AI and Robotics Booth, the children used an app developed by NCS employees to create AI-generated images of themselves as superheroes pursuing their dream jobs. They also took part in hands-on robotics activities that allowed them to see hardware engineering up close.

Additionally, an interactive 1½-hour AI masterclass introduced participants to foundational machine learning concepts and prompt engineering through fun challenges.

The programme brought together strategic partners including the Ministry of Social and Family Development, ComLink+, Yayasan MENDAKI and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF).

Initiated in 2000 by The Straits Times, STSPMF provides essential financial relief to children and youths from lower-income families. To date, the fund has helped more than 230,000 cases of children and youth in need and disbursed more than $110 million.

Under the scheme, primary school pupils receive $65 a month, secondary school students receive $100 a month, while those in Institutes of Technical Education, junior colleges and polytechnics receive $125 a month.

“Technology should be an inclusive enabler,” NCS chief executive Sam Liew said. He added that its benefits should be accessible to everyone.

“By equipping our youth with these foundational tools, we empower them to envision new possibilities for their future and inspire them to see themselves as builders in the AI era,” Liew said.

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该计划旨在通过让低收入家庭的儿童尽早接触科技和基础数字技能来弥合数字鸿沟。

发布于 2026 年 11 月 5 日 晚上 7:35

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NCS 在宏茂桥举办的规模最大的 N-Able Me! 活动中，为 130 多名低收入家庭的小学生提供了人工智能、编程和机器人方面的实践课程。

该项目利用工作坊、Micro:bit 编程课程、人工智能角色设计和机器人技术，使学习变得有趣，并培养基本的数字技能。

NCS表示，其目标是弥合数字鸿沟，合作伙伴包括MSF、ComLink+、Yayasan MENDAKI和STSPMF，旨在支持更广泛地获得技术教育。

新加坡——科技服务公司 NCS 的旗舰项目在其第四年扩大了覆盖范围，超过 130 名来自低收入家庭的小学生在研讨会上亲身接触了人工智能、编程和机器人技术。

10月31日，小学三年级至六年级的学生在宏茂桥的NCS中心参加了研讨会。

此次活动是 NCS 的旗舰企业社会责任项目 N-Able Me! 规模最大的一次。

该计划旨在弥合数字鸿沟，让低收入家庭的儿童无论其社会经济背景如何，都能尽早接触科技和基础数字技能。

社会及家庭发展部兼内政部高级政务部长吴佩铭作为活动的主宾，鼓励了年轻的参与者，并向他们颁发了结业证书。

“像‘N-Able Me!’这样的项目表明，当政府、社区和企业伙伴携手合作时，我们可以为孩子们提供更好的起点，并赋予他们创造更美好未来的能力。”吴女士指出。

该项目没有采用传统的课堂讲授方式，而是侧重于由 NCS 技术志愿者团队带领的实践性互动学习课程。

社会及家庭发展部兼内政部高级政务部长吴佩铭（左中）和NCS首席执行官刘志强（右中）与NCS旗舰企业社会责任项目“N-Able Me!”的学生们合影。（图片：NCS）

社会及家庭发展部兼内政部高级政务部长吴佩明（左中）和NCS首席执行官刘胜龙（右中）与NCS旗舰企业社会责任项目“N-Able Me！”的学生们合影。

课程经过精心设计，旨在让年轻的学习者能够理解复杂的概念。

本次活动的亮点之一是为期三小时的Micro:bit编程工作坊，学生们在工作坊中探索了编程基础知识，并以团队合作的方式开发功能性游戏。为了鼓励他们在活动结束后继续探索，每位参与者都获得了一台Micro:bit设备带回家，以支持自主学习。

在“超级英雄人工智能与机器人展位”，孩子们使用NCS员工开发的应用程序，创建了人工智能生成的自己化身为超级英雄、追求梦想职业的形象。他们还参与了机器人实践活动，近距离了解了硬件工程。

此外，一个互动式 1.5 小时的 AI 大师班向参与者介绍了机器学习的基础概念，并通过有趣的挑战激发了工程实践。

该计划汇集了包括社会及家庭发展部、ComLink+、Yayasan MENDAKI 和《海峡时报》学生零花钱基金 (STSPMF) 在内的战略合作伙伴。

由《海峡时报》于2000年发起设立的“海峡时报儿童援助基金”（STSPMF）旨在为低收入家庭的儿童和青少年提供必要的经济援助。迄今为止，该基金已帮助超过23万名有需要的儿童和青少年，并发放了超过1.1亿新元的援助金。

根据该计划，小学生每月可获得 65 美元，中学生每月可获得 100 美元，而技术教育学院、初级学院和理工学院的学生每月可获得 125 美元。

“科技应当成为一种包容性的赋能工具，”NCS首席执行官Sam Liew表示。他补充说，科技带来的益处应该惠及所有人。

“通过为我们的青年提供这些基础工具，我们能够让他们展望未来新的可能性，并激励他们将自己视为人工智能时代的建设者，”刘说。

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