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In the competitive environment we live in, we need to constantly upgrade and improve our skills in order to stay relevant to our working and societal needs.

The NTUC Skills Development Department offers upgrading courses and manages funding incentives to encourage skills-certification and lifelong learning.  We strive towards continual skills upgrading and retraining so as to achieve lifelong employability and enhance career prospects.

The NTUC Surrogate Employer Programme allows union members who are unemployed, retrenched or not supported by employers to take up certifiable courses under the support of NTUC.  You will be able to claim course fee subsidies and training allowance (if unemployed) for the period of your training.

SKILLS REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
SURROGATE EMPLOYERS

If you are currently unemployed, or do not have your employer's sponsorship, you can approach various self-help groups to act as your surrogate employer.

You can contact any of the following organisations below for details on their courses and entry requirements.

Association of Muslim Professionals (AMF)
25 Jalan Tembusu, Singapore 438234
Tel: 6346-0911.  Fax: 6346-0922
www.amp.org.sg

MERCU offers programmes in Early Childhood Development Programme, Enrichment for Students, Parental Education, Skills Training as well as Career, Personal & Professional Development Programmes for workers and non-workers alike.

Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC)
65 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 436957
Tel: 6843-5566.  Fax: 6841-4424
www.cdac.org.sg

The CDAC Skills Training Award Scheme was set up in 1993 with the objective to assist low-income, low-skill workers to upgrade their skills so as to enhance their earning capabilities.  Under the Skills Training Award Scheme, CDAC will sponsor at least 75% of your course fees.  You will also get a cash incentive upon successful completion of each module of the full course.  In total, you only bear 5% of the course fees.

Community Development Council (CDC)
Tel: 1800-344-1234.  Fax: 6348-6649
www.cdc.org.sg

Learning is a continuous process, and one is never too old to discover new skills.  Some learning programmes that the Community Development Councils have organised to promote a culture of lifelong learning amongst residents are - IT Programmes, Community Arts Appreciation & Read and Reach Programme.

Eurasian Association, Singapore (EA)
717 Mountabatten Road, Singapore 436957
Tel: 6447-1578.  Fax: 6447-3189
www.eurasians.org

The Eurasian Association conducts a variety of programmes designed to help uplift the community.  These include educational, welfare and employment & training.

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
Skills Development Department
NTUC Trade Union House
73 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189556
Tel: 6216-9999.  Fax: 6399-7501
www.ntuc.org.sg/srp

NTUC Surrogate Employers Programme is open to all members of NTUC for part-time training.  The scheme will aid members in training for employability.  The scheme will also aid workers by providing course fee funding (employed/unemployed) and a training allowance (strictly for the unemployed only).

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA)
1 Beatty Road, Singapore 209943
Tel: 1800-295-4554.  Fax: 6392-4011
www.sinda.org.sg

The SIM-SINDA scholarships are offered to candidates who are interested in doing a part-time course with SIM.  Scholarships are offered for a wide variety of courses ranging from Degrees/Diplomas/Graduate Diplomas/Certificates.  In total 6 part-time scholarships are offered each year.

Yayasan MENDAKI
51 Kee Sun Avenue, Singapore 457056
Tel: 6245-5745/6245-5854.  Fax: 6243-5275
www.mendaki.org.sg

To reach out to the community and to facilitate a learning culture and to enhance academic achievement.

Learn a skill for a better future .....

Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) offers sponsorship under the Skills Training Award Scheme.

Objective - The CDAC Skills Training Award helps low-income and low-skilled workers upgrade their skills through training so as to improve their earning capabilities and job security.

How the sponsorship works - Under the CDAC Skills Training Award, each successful awardee will receive at least 75% sponsorship of the course fees from CDAC.  In addition, he will get an Achievement Incentive and / or Commendation Award on completion of each module or the full course.

Who qualifies for the sponsorship - (1) Chinese Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents; (2) those with 'O' level or below educational qualification (maximum 3 passes for those below 35 years old and an unlimited number of passes for those 35 years old and above); and (3) those who are not sponsored by their employer or other agencies for the course.

How to apply - Application is open throughout the year.  All you need to do is to fill up the application form and send it to CDAC together with (1) copy of your highest educational certificate; (2) your latest income certification (eg pay-slips, income tax payment returns, etc); and (3) photocopy of your NRIC (front and back on the same side).  If your application is successful, you will be informed of the course commencement date as soon as it is confirmed.

Notes - (1) if you are self-employed, please submit your income tax return form and a brief description of your business; (2) if you are unemployed, please submit your previous employment income certification; and (3) if you are a housewife, please submit your husband's and other family members' income certification.

Note : The information is correct at the time of publication.  CDAC reserves the right to vary information produced above.

For more information regarding the award, please contact Chinese Development Assistance Council, Skills Training Programme, 65, Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 438957.  Telephone number 6843 5566.

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