Question 1

What SkillsFuture course-fee support can employers receive?

Accepted Answer

For applicable Tier 2 SSG-supported programmes, eligible employer-sponsored employees may receive up to 50% baseline course-fee support. Eligible SME-sponsored employees and eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above may receive up to 70%, subject to the programme and prevailing rules.

Question 2

Who can receive employer-sponsored funding?

Accepted Answer

Eligibility commonly covers Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and eligible Long-Term Visit Pass Plus holders who are sponsored by their employer, subject to the approved programme requirements and official funding rules.

Question 3

What support is available to eligible SMEs?

Accepted Answer

Eligible SMEs may receive enhanced course-fee support of up to 70% for eligible employees on applicable Tier 2 programmes.

Question 4

What support is available for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above?

Accepted Answer

Eligible Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above may receive enhanced course-fee support of up to 70% on applicable Tier 2 programmes.

Question 5

What is SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit?

Accepted Answer

SFEC supports eligible employers investing in enterprise and workforce transformation. Eligible companies may receive a S$10,000 credit under the applicable SFEC scheme.

Question 6

How does the current SFEC differ from the redesigned SFEC?

Accepted Answer

The current SFEC may offset up to 90% of eligible out-of-pocket costs and runs until 30 November 2026. From 1 December 2026, eligible companies will receive a fresh S$10,000 credit through an online wallet, with upfront offset for supported training at enrolment.

Question 7

Can SFEC be used together with course-fee support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, where the programme and employer are eligible. SFEC is designed to offset eligible out-of-pocket costs over and above existing scheme support, subject to official conditions.

Question 8

Is absentee payroll support available?

Accepted Answer

Absentee payroll support may be available for eligible employer-sponsored training. The applicable amount and claim conditions depend on prevailing rules.

Question 9

Can employees use SkillsFuture Credit for an employer-sponsored enrolment?

Accepted Answer

SkillsFuture Credit is intended for self-sponsored individuals. It is not used to offset the net fee for an organisation-sponsored enrolment.

Question 10

Are all GBA programmes SkillsFuture-funded?

Accepted Answer

No. Only GBA programmes with current SSG or WSQ approval and an active official listing should be presented as funded. Corporate and customised programmes may be offered without SkillsFuture support.

Question 11

How can my company receive an indicative breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Submit the enquiry form with your company size, employee profile and preferred programme. GBA will provide an indicative breakdown before formal eligibility verification and enrolment.

SkillsFuture Funding for Employers in Singapore

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