What Is SkillsFuture and How Does It Benefit Me?

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What is SkillsFuture?

SkillsFuture Singapore

SkillsFuture is a national movement by the government to provide Singaporeans of all walks of life with the opportunities to develop their fullest potential. Be it students, early career professionals, or retirees, SkillsFuture presents a variety of courses and resources to help individual master various skills. This movement aims to instill the mindset of continuous learning and striving towards excellence throughout life.

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above will receive an opening credit of S$500 from January 2016. Your credit will not expire and the government will provide periodic top-ups, so you may accumulate your credit.


Who is SkillsFuture Credit for?

SkillsFuture Credit is for all Singaporeans aged 25 and above. They will receive a $500 initial credit, where the government may provide periodic top-ups in the near future.

 

What can I use SkillsFuture Credit for?

Your SkillsFuture Credit can be used on top of existing government course subsidies to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses! After using your SkillsFuture Credit, you can even attend courses at St. Hua Private School for free!

St. Hua private school offers a wide range of in-depth courses which are SkillsFuture eligible, for you to broaden your horizons and quench your thirst for knowledge.

 

What are the SkillsFuture Eligible courses offered by St. Hua Private School?

Click here to view the complete listing of St. Hua Private School’s SkillsFuture courses.

 

How do I go about claiming SkillsFuture Credit?

Click here to view a step-by-step guide on claiming your SkillsFuture Credit.

 

Sadly, I have used up all my SkillsFuture Credit. Are there any other types of Fundings available for me?

Certainly! For company-sponsored employees, you can apply for Absentee Payroll Fundings.

Absentee Payroll (AP) funding is a grant to help employers defray the manpower costs incurred when they send their employees for certifiable skills training during working hours.

Click here to find out more about the Absentee Payroll Funding.

 

Interested in Learning from St. Hua Private School?

Here at St. Hua Private Academy, we offer a wide variety of professional SkillsFuture eligible courses.

 

Make an enquiry with us today!


 

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