SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme helps mid-career Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above pursue a substantive skills reboot and adapt to a changing economy through enhanced course fee support and training allowance. It is designed to provide comprehensive support for individuals looking to deepen skills in their current career or reskill for new opportunities. The programme combines two key components: increased course fee subsidies (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy and SkillsFuture Credit Mid-Career tier) and financial support for long-form training (SkillsFuture Mid-Career Training Allowance). This holistic approach addresses both the cost barriers and income loss concerns that mid-career individuals face when pursuing substantial skills upgrading.
Eligibility Criteria
- 01
Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above
- 02
For Training Allowance: Must have earned income in the last 12 months
How to Apply
1. Identify eligible courses on MySkillsFuture portal — filter by "SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme" under Featured Initiatives 2. Consider advisory services: Skills and Career Advisory Services, Careers & Skills Passport, or Career Kaki for personalised advice 3. For course fee subsidies: Enrol directly with training providers (subsidies applied automatically) 4. For SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career): Submit claims through MySkillsFuture portal 5. For Training Allowance: Submit application via Singpass login at ta.myskillsfuture.gov.sg
Claims and Disbursement
Course fee subsidies are applied automatically upon enrolment. SkillsFuture Credit claims follow standard procedures via MySkillsFuture portal. Training Allowance applications are processed through the dedicated portal with Singpass authentication. Applicants must meet monthly attendance or training requirements depending on the course type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy covers SSG-supported courses and MOE-subsidised courses from universities, polytechnics, ITE, and arts institutions. SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) covers selected courses with better employability outcomes.
Full-time: 50% of average monthly income (min $300, max $3,000). Part-time: Flat rate of $300/month. Maximum 24 months over lifetime.
Part-time training allowance is now available as of 1 March 2026. Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40+ can receive a flat $300/month. Apply via ta.myskillsfuture.gov.sg with Singpass.
Yes, you can stack course fee subsidies with SkillsFuture Credit and apply for training allowance if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Skills and Career Advisory Services, Careers & Skills Passport for consolidated skills data view, and Career Kaki AI-powered digital advisor available 24/7.
Related Grants
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Base Tier: $500 (no expiry), Mid-Career Tier: $4,000 (no expiry)
SkillsFuture Credit helps Singaporeans offset course fees for eligible courses that support skills development and lifelong learning to be future-ready and relevant. It is a personal credit for individuals (not employers) and is available to all Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. The credit can be used on top of existing government course subsidies. There are two tiers of SkillsFuture Credit: a Base Tier for all Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above ($500), and a Mid-Career Tier for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above ($4,000). The Base Tier credit can be used for all courses listed on the MySkillsFuture portal, while the Mid-Career Tier credit can be used for selected courses with better employability outcomes. Neither tier has an expiry date.
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Up to 90% of course fees for CET Centre courses, up to 70% for other certifiable courses
The SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy recognises that mid-career Singaporeans may face greater challenges in undertaking training and provides additional subsidies to encourage upskilling and reskilling to adapt to changing job requirements. It offers higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees for SSG-supported courses and at least 90% of programme cost for MOE-subsidised courses. This enhanced subsidy is designed specifically for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above, covering courses ranging from Nitec to postgraduate level across universities, polytechnics, ITE, and arts institutions. Eligible individuals must first qualify for the MOE/SSG base course fee subsidy to receive the enhanced rate.
Workfare Skills Support (WSS) Scheme
Workforce Singapore
Training Allowance: $6/hour (cap 180 hours). Training Commitment Award: up to $1,000/year. Absentee Payroll: 95% of hourly basic salary (cap $13/hour). WSS Level-Up TA: up to $1,500/month (ages 30-39) or $3,000/month (ages 40+)
The Workfare Skills Support Scheme (WSS) provides additional support for lower-income workers to upgrade their skills and improve their employability. NOTE: Specific programme details are not readily available. This programme may be part of the broader Workfare initiative and could be affected by workforce transformation changes.
SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)
SkillsFuture Singapore
Up to 95% course fee funding for eligible jobseekers, up to 90% for other eligible trainees. Can be combined with SkillsFuture Credit.
The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) supports mid-career individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability and pivot to new sectors or job roles. This train-and-place programme is available in part-time or full-time format, typically ranging from three to 12 months, and is delivered by Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centres with employment facilitation services. Courses under the SCTP have been progressively launched since April 2022, with a target to have at least 200 SCTP courses by 2025. The programme focuses on sectors with good hiring opportunities such as Infocomm and Technology, Professional Services, and Advanced Manufacturing. It operates on a train-and-place modality with career advisory and employment assistance.
Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Sabbatical Leave Scheme
NCSS
Salary support of up to $15,000 for 10 weeks of paid leave
The Sabbatical Leave Scheme offers social service professionals 10 weeks of paid leave with salary support of up to $15,000. Available for Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Counsellors, and EIPIC teachers. After completing the sabbatical, recipients may be asked to mentor junior professionals and must conduct a sharing session and submit a written report.
Professional Capability Grant (PCG) — Overseas Training Grant
NCSS
Up to 60% of actual expenditure, capped at $20,000. Up to 80% if presenting a paper at a conference.
The Overseas Training Grant supports specialised training programmes that are not available in Singapore, including short-term conferences and seminars, specialised certification courses, and study trips. Higher funding rates are available for professionals presenting papers at international conferences, encouraging agencies to showcase their work to the international community.