Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant, Nominated Member of Parliament
Question
To ask the Minister for Education (a) what has been the take-up rates and usage patterns for the recently announced $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (SKC) top-up for Singaporeans aged 40 and above; and (b) beyond the existing measures, what new initiatives is SkillsFuture Singapore planning to implement to ensure that the course offerings remain relevant to emerging economic trends and industry needs, and to boost the usage of SKC.
Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Ms Foo Mee Har, West Coast GRC
Question
To ask the Minister for Education (a) how many individuals have benefited from the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up under the new SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme since its commencement on 1 May 2024; and (b) what is the breakdown of the types of courses or disciplines pursued by beneficiaries under this programme since its inception.
Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament
Mr Patrick Tay Teck Guan, Pioneer
Question
To ask the Minister for Education (a) how many individuals have tapped on the SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme since its commencement on 1 May 2024; and (b) what is the breakdown of the types of courses and training providers of the courses enrolled in by the applicants since the inception of the programme.
Combined Response
1. Since receiving the $4,000 SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) top-up on 1 May 2024, more than 25,000 Singaporeans aged 40 and above have utilised the Credit as of 30 November 2024. The top area of training in these first seven months was in Information and Communication Technologies, covering skills such as digital marketing and data visualisation. Other popular areas of training include Security and Investigation, and Wholesale and Retail Trade. The top training providers include both the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and private training providers such as NTUC LearningHub.
2. SSG will continue to work with partners to raise awareness of the scheme. For instance, it works with the Community Development Councils and unions to expand outreach efforts through roadshows and workshops. Individuals can use the MySkillsFuture portal to find eligible courses, and tap on SSG's free Skills and Training Advisory services for personalised guidance to identify suitable courses. We encourage Singaporeans to be deliberate in considering their training options, and to be committed to the learning once enrolled.
3. Today, over 7,000 courses that support substantive training are eligible for the $4,000 SkillsFuture (Mid-Career) Credit. SSG will work closely with sector agencies, industry and training providers to refresh these courses and ensure that they support our economic and manpower needs.