10 May 2020
On June 1, fresh graduates of the Institute of Technical Education, local polytechnics and local universities will be able to apply for 4,000 paid traineeships offered by over 280 companies and organisations.
The Government has set aside $100 million for the scheme, which it calls the SGUnited Traineeships. The scheme aims to make graduates more employable when the job market picks up.
Traineeships will last up to 12 months, with trainees receiving a monthly allowance. The Government will fund 80 per cent of the training allowance and the host company the remainder.
The Singapore Business Federation, as the programme manager, will work with host companies to review and approve the scope and development plans of their proposed traineeships.
Companies offering positions can post relevant information, receive applications and communicate with applicants through the jobs portal.