SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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Open to all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 years and above
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Looking for training opportunities to transit to new sector or job role
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Both unemployed and employed individuals can participate
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Must fulfil training commitments including passing assessments
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Must be assessed by training providers on suitability for selected courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Singapore Citizens who are: (a) Long-term unemployed (6+ months), (b) ComCare SMTA or Workfare Income Supplement recipients, or (c) Persons with Disabilities.
No, there is no guarantee of job placement. Training providers provide career advisory and employment assistance, but trainees need to be open to available job opportunities.
Yes, both unemployed and employed individuals can participate, as long as they can fulfil training commitments including assessments.
Focus areas include Infocomm and Technology, Professional Services, Advanced Manufacturing, and other sectors with good hiring opportunities.
Typically 3 to 12 months duration, available in both part-time and full-time formats depending on the specific course.
Yes, you can use SkillsFuture Credit and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset out-of-pocket course fees.