Unlock Your Employees’ True Potential With ODC's WSQ Courses

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CORPORATE SPONSORED LEARNERS (COURSE FEES PAID BY EMPLOYER)

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COURSE FEES FUNDING

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Funding Support for ODC WSQ Courses

• Eligible learners and employers may receive government funding when enrolling in selected ODC Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) courses.

• The funding available depends on the course, the learner’s citizenship and age, and whether the course is self-sponsored or by an employer.

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Enhanced Support for Mid-Career Singaporeans (70% funding support)

• Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above will receive higher course-fee subsidies under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy when attending eligible SSG-supported certifiable courses.

• This enhanced subsidy is available only to Singapore Citizens who qualify for the applicable base course-fee subsidy.

 

Reference : https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/enhancedsubsidy-faq

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Workfare Skills Support 

Eligible lower-wage workers may receive additional support under the Workfare Skills Support scheme when attending qualifying courses.

Depending on the learner and course, the support may include:

• Course-fee funding

• Training allowance

• Training Commitment Award

• Absentee Payroll support for eligible employers

Workfare support and course eligibility are subject to prevailing government criteria. Learners should check the individual course listing or contact ODC for assistance before registration.

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Enhanced Funding for SMEs (70% funding support)

Eligible small and medium-sized enterprises may receive up to 90% course-fee funding when sponsoring employees for selected ODC WSQ courses under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs scheme.

To qualify:

• The company must be registered or incorporated in Singapore and meet the prevailing SME eligibility criteria.

• The employee must be directly employed by the sponsoring company.

• The sponsored employee must be an eligible Singapore Citizen, Permanent Resident or LTVP+ holder.

• The selected course must qualify for the applicable funding.

• The employer must sponsor the employee and pay the required course fees.

Both full-time and part-time employees may qualify, provided the applicable employment and CPF contribution requirements are met.

Reference : https://skillsfuture.gobusiness.gov.sg/support-and-programmes/funding/enhanced-training-subsidies-smes-etss

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REIMBURSMENT SUPPORT 

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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible companies with an available SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit balance may use the credit to offset part of their remaining out-of-pocket training expenses after the applicable course-fee subsidies have been applied.

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SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit is separate from SME course-fee funding and is not automatically available to every company. Eligible companies should check their available credit balance and the prevailing utilisation conditions.

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Reference : https://skillsfuture.gobusiness.gov.sg/support-and-programmes/funding/skillsfuture-enterprise-credit-sfec

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Absentee Payroll Funding 

• Eligible employers sponsoring employees for qualifying ODC WSQ courses may receive Absentee Payroll Funding.

• This support helps employers offset part of the manpower costs incurred when employees attend training during working hours.

• Absentee Payroll Funding is currently provided at a fixed rate of $4.50 for each hour of attended training, subject to a maximum claim of $100,000 per organisation per calendar year.

• The employee must complete the required training, and the employer must meet the prevailing eligibility and claim requirements. Funding is subject to approval by the relevant government agency.

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Reference : https://skillsfuture.gobusiness.gov.sg/support-and-programmes/funding/absentee-payroll-funding

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INDIVIDUAL SELF SPONSORED (COURSE FEES PAID BY LEARNER)

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Using SkillsFuture Credit

• After the applicable course-fee subsidy has been applied, eligible Singaporeans may use their available SkillsFuture Credit to offset the remaining nett course fee.

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Course-Fee Funding for Individuals (50% to 70% funding support)

• Eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents may receive course-fee subsidies for selected ODC WSQ courses.

• The applicable subsidy is usually deducted from the full course fee, so eligible learners only need to pay the nett fee. The final amount will depend on the course and the learner’s eligibility.

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CHECKING ELIGIBILITY OF FUNDING

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Check Your Eligibility and Nett Course Fee

Funding support differs across courses and learner profiles. Before registering, please check:

• Whether the selected ODC course is eligible for funding

• Your citizenship, age and employment eligibility

• Whether you are registering as a self-sponsored or company-sponsored learner

• Your available SkillsFuture Credit balance

• Your employer’s SME or SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit eligibility

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Contact ODC for assistance in checking the applicable funding and estimated nett course fee for your selected course.

All funding support, eligibility requirements and subsidy amounts are subject to the prevailing policies and approval of the relevant government agencies. Funding is not guaranteed and may vary across courses and individual or company profiles.