SkillsFuture Singapore Training Grants & Credits
Take charge of your lifelong learning journey and explore the various schemes and funding available to you.
Overview
The Social Service Institute (SSI) is a centre for continuing education and training (CET) that provides funding and subsidies for both non-WSQ and Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses. Course subsidies are available to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) and companies may also benefit from absentee payroll support for employee training.
For further information on self-sponsored trainees, please visit the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Course Fee Funding website
SkillsFuture funding
Whether you are an employer investing in your team or an individual upskilling for career advancement, there are various subsidies available to ease the cost of training. Explore the different funding schemes and find the right support for your learning journey.
Types of funding

Workfare Skills Support (WSS)
Supports low-wage workers in training and skill development for better employment outcomes

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs
SMEs can receive additional support and subsidies to support their workforce training.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy
Supporting mid-career Singaporeans stay adaptable for employability through lifelong learning.
SkillsFuture Singapore Funding Scheme for Training of Organisation-Sponsored Volunteers
Volunteers sponsored by organisations may be eligible for the SkillsFuture Singapore Funding Scheme if they match the qualifying conditions. Volunteers who are not Singaporeans, PRs, or LTVP+ holders may apply for funding through PCG via OurSG Grant (OSG) portal.
Party | Eligibility Criteria |
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Volunteers | Volunteers must:
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Community and Social Service Organisations |
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1The definition of “regular basis” is subjective and differs according to the organisation. It can depend on the type of service and set-up. Volunteering commitments would be considered as regular if the volunteer serves for at least 4 hours a month for a minimum 3 month period.
SkillsFuture Credit
SkillsFuture Credit supports individuals in taking charge of their skills development and lifelong learning. All Singaporeans aged 25 and above receive an initial S$500 credit to offset approved skills-related courses. These credits do not expire, with periodic top-ups provided by the government.
Self-funded individuals can use their SkillsFuture Credit alongside SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding to offset course fees, while organisation-sponsored learners are not eligible. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to explore available courses.
Organisation-sponsored learners are not eligible to tap on the SkillsFuture Credit to offset the nett programme or course fee.
