Through the Skills Development Fund (SDF), employers can enjoy grants for staff training. Funding rates may differ for various courses. Employers will need to apply for course fee funding and Absentee Payroll Funding via
SkillsConnect at least
one day before course commencement.
Eligibility CriteriaTo be eligible for SDF support,
- Companies must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Supportable cost components (such as course fees) must be fully sponsored by companies
- Trainees must be employees who are either Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR)
- Trainees must have achieved at least 75% attendance and have sat for all examinations if the course leads to certification
Attendance
If the participant fails to meet at least 75% attendance and/or fails to sit for an examination or for any other reason where SDF funding is not approved, the company is required to reimburse TÜV SÜD PSB Learning the SDF supported portion.
The SDF support is correct at the time of printing, and WDA reserves the right to revise the terms and conditions. For more information, please call 6883 5885 or email wda_sdf@wda.gov.sg.
Note: Funding amounts stated are indicative only and is subject to change without prior notice. Please enquire with us personally for latest information.
Access the SkillsConnect website here