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SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)

The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) is an initiative by the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) agency to help individuals in career transition by acquiring industry-relevant core competencies.

This Train-and-Place programme allows the trainees to attend training courses and other immersive learning activities, in addition to access to career advisory services and employment facilitation, while earning recognised certificates.

The SCTP trainees will attend classes, hands-on labs and other immersive learning activities to earn Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Statement of Attainments (SOAs) or other certificates.

We deliver through

  • Relevant and timely case study-based curriculum
  • Hands-on practical training combined with industry Best Practices insights
  • Access to cutting-edge technology developed by SIMTech experts
  • Regular sessions conducted in our state-of-the-art labs
  • Blended learning options combining expert classroom lectures and e-learning convenience

What we offer

FOR EMPLOYERS/PARTNERS

To support the SCTPs under a Train-and-Place mode, participating Employers/Partners can tap into additional sources of manpower and meet their manpower needs by providing mid-career switchers with an opportunity to work in your organisations.
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Publicity

  • Publish your organisation profile and job postings at our portal
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Access to SCTP Trainees and Graduates

  • Gain priority in reviewing the portfolios of our industry-ready professionals
  • Sit in for class observations during SCTP training sessions
  • Participate in networking sessions organised by us
  • Receive opportunities to interact & network with SCTP trainees and graduates
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Project

  • Your company can propose a relevant project(s) for SCTP trainees' selection, by tapping on our unique project-based module of the SCTP programme.

Lastly, your company incurs ZERO hiring fees (or no financial costs) for all the services provided with no obligation to hire!

FOR INDIVIDUALS

The SCTPs support mid-career individuals in attaining industry-relevant skill sets to boost their employability and access new opportunities to pivot to new sectors or job roles through this Train-and-Place 6-month programme.

The programme is suitable for unemployed or working professionals looking to make a transition to a role in managing automation projects or surface engineering in the manufacturing industry or related services

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Career Advisory Services

  • Placement facilitation support including job referrals, interview opportunities and career coaching
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), interview and partners workshops
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6-month* part-time training programme

  • Train-and-Place Modality
  • Industry-focused curriculum
  • Can continue to work

* The total duration of the SCTP programme may be slightly different with/longer than 6 months for some intakes. Please refer to the actual course calendar of the intended intake before signing up.

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Course Fee Funding Support

  • Up to 95% subsidies for Singapore Citizens, SPRs, LTVP+ Holders
  • SkillsFuture Credit eligible

Application Process

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Stage 1
  • APPLICATION
    • Applicant to submit online application and curriculum vitae (CV) via the APPLY NOW Button.
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Stage 2
  • EVALUATION
    • Applications will be evaluated by a committee.
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Stage 3
  • ACCEPTANCE
    • Shortlisted applicants who are successfully enrolled to the programme to receive a course confirmation and offer email.
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Stage 4
  • INDUCTION
    • SCTP Trainees attend a course briefing workshop.

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What our trainees say

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The programme covers both fundamental knowledge for deep as well as understanding of key robotics and automation technologies, as we as practical skills needed for planning and developing automation systems.

I was able to utilize the knowledge gained from the course and showcase my technical expertise to the management during the job interview. … I enjoy what I’m doing, and I am happy to contribute what I can to the company

Mr Noor Muhammad Noor Khalid, Akribis Systems Pte Ltd.
He completed the SGUS for Industrial Automation.

The SGUnited Skills (SGUS) Programme was a full-time Train and Place initiative intended for unemployed and mid-career Singaporeans and SPRs impacted by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme concluded in March 2022.

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