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SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP)

What is it?

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 individual trainees

The 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. Our Train-and-Place programme is available on a part-time format, typically ranging from three to 6 months. Trainees can expect to receive employment facilitation support on top of training.
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Career Advisory Services

  • Participate in career talk (workshop, clinic sessions)
  • Job matching and interview facilitation
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part-time training programme

  • Train-and-Place Modality
  • Industry-focused curriculum
  • Can continue to work
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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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Apply now to be a SCTP trainee
  • Successful applicants will be notified on their batch's commencement date.

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!

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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 in Year 2021.

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Apply now to be a SCTP trainee
  • Successful applicants will be notified on their batch's commencement date.

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