Enterprises showing the way to more inclusive employment

Impacting lives: People walk past the Merlion statue with the backdrop of the Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. Programme are available to help secure internships and open employment opportunities for students with special educational needs. — AFP

SINGAPORE: Growing up was no bed of roses for entrepreneur Anders Tan, co-founder of Inclus, a business that offers coaching and app-based support, especially for youth with special needs.

He and his siblings had to fend for themselves on their education journey as their parents were busy working and did not have time to guide them.