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1. What is the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)?
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. It is a train-and-place programme that is available on a part-time or full-time format, ranging from three to 12 months.
2. Can I use the SkillsFuture Credit and additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the nett course fees?
Yes, you can use your SkillsFuture Credit and Additional SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career Support) to offset the nett course fees for SCTP.
3. What is the funding available?
Singaporeans and Singapore Citizens are eligible for a baseline subsidy of up to 70% of course fees and enhanced funding subsidy of up to 90% of course fees for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.
Please refer to the table below for more details:
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4. What is the duration of SCTP?
The duration of SCTP ranges from 3 to 6 months. However, the programme can be on full-time or part-time format to cater to trainees with work commitments.
5. Will the SCTP lead to job placements?
As SCTP operates on a Train-and-Place modality, training providers will provide career advisory and employment assistance to help trainees in their job search in relevant sectors or job roles. However, there is no guarantee of a job placement and trainees would need to be open to the job opportunities available.
6. Who is eligible for SCTP? Are both unemployed jobseekers and individuals who are in-employment but seeking career transitions eligible for SCTP?
The SCTP is open to all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are looking for training opportunities to transit to a new sector or job role. Both unemployed and employed individuals can participate in SCTP courses, as long as they can fulfil training commitments, including minimum attendance requirements and passing of assessments.
7. Will trainees need to have certain minimum academic qualifications to sign up for the SCTP?
Please refer to the respective programme pages on pre-requisites for the courses.
8. Do I need to pay the full amount of nett fees upfront or at the end of the programme?
The nett fees are to be paid up front.
9. Will trainees, who do not meet the minimum attendance requirement, fail the programme or drop out of the programme midway, be penalised or required to refund the course fee subsidy?
You are encouraged to complete all modules under a SCTP to fully benefit from the intent of the programme. Similar to existing requirements for other training grants administered by SSG, trainees must fulfil minimum attendance requirements and pass the assessments to qualify for course fee subsidies. Trainees who are unable to meet these requirements, or exit the programme without a valid reason, may be asked to return the course fee subsidy that they have received, including any additional course fee funding support.
1. What’s the difference between SCTP Job of Manager (JOMAN) for Sustainability in Built Environment and SCTP Job of Manager (JOMAN) for Sustainability Manager in Built Environment?
The SCTP Job of Manager (JOMAN) for Sustainability in Built Environment is a general programme which prepares you for roles which require sustainability knowledge and skills such as HR, IT and Project Managers while the SCTP Job of Manager (JOMAN) for Sustainability Manager in Built Environment programme prepares you for roles such as Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Project Manager and Sustainability Analyst.
2. Will I receive a certificate after the completion of SIM SCTP Programme?
A certificate of participation will be issued upon completion of the SIM SCTP programme.
3. I’m not sure which programme is suitable for me. Can I contact SIM for assistance?
Absolutely! Reach out to us at sctpenquiry@sim.edu.sg for an in-depth discussion with our representatives.
4. I do not have any prior industry experience in Advanced Manufacturing? Can I still enrol in the SCTP Job of the Manager (JOMAN) for Project Management and Corporate Services in Advanced Manufacturing programmes?
All applications will be reviewed and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Do reach out to us at sctpenquiry@sim.edu.sg for a discussion.
5. I do not have any prior industry experience in Cybersecurity? Can I still enrol in the SCTP Incident Response (Cybersecurity) programme?
All applications will be reviewed and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Do reach out to us at sctpenquiry@sim.edu.sg for a discussion.
6. I do not have any prior industry experience in Sustainability? Can I still enrol in the SCTP Job of the Manager (JOMAN) for Sustainability and Sustainability Manager in Built Environment programme?
All applications will be reviewed and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Do reach out to us at sctpenquiry@sim.edu.sg for a discussion.
1. What should I expect during the application process?
Please refer to the image below for the SCTP learner journey.
