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About 9 in 10 retrenched eligible workers received retrenchment benefits: MOM

Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy
Office workers crossing Market Street near Market Street Hawker Centre within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area, 18 February 2025. PMET, employment, commercial space, foreign talent, economy

Commentary

It’s time the polytechnic diploma got the recognition it deserves

Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.
Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.

Branded Content

How busy professionals are upskilling without disrupting their careers

IAL's CPD courses provide accessible learning opportunities for working professionals looking to build new skills alongside their daily commitments.
IAL's CPD courses provide accessible learning opportunities for working professionals looking to build new skills alongside their daily commitments.

Humans must learn to collaborate with artificial intelligence: Josephine Teo

Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.
Banners on courses during the launch of NTUC LearningHub’s Leadership Academy officiated by Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Jan 29.

Demand for AI-related skills in Singapore more than doubled from 2022 to 2025: SkillsFuture analysis

Senior Minister of State for Education David Neo delivering his opening speech at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Jan 27.
Senior Minister of State for Education David Neo delivering his opening speech at Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Jan 27.

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Impacting passenger safety: How these S’poreans in aerospace sector find fulfilment

(clockwise from left) Ms Kwa Shu Ting, Ms Nurul Humairrak Abdullah and Mr Teoh Jeng Wei have built successful careers in Singapore's thriving aerospace sector.
(clockwise from left) Ms Kwa Shu Ting, Ms Nurul Humairrak Abdullah and Mr Teoh Jeng Wei have built successful careers in Singapore's thriving aerospace sector.

SkillsFuture credits, CDC vouchers: How to claim them before they expire

ActiveSG credits, which can be used to pay for healthy lifestyle programmes and access to facilities, gyms and pools, have to be claimed by Dec 31, 2025.
ActiveSG credits, which can be used to pay for healthy lifestyle programmes and access to facilities, gyms and pools, have to be claimed by Dec 31, 2025.

SkillsFuture portal back up following access issue ahead of Dec 31 credit expiry

The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.
The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.

Ditch textbooks and learn how to use a wrench to AI-proof your job?

Apprenticeship schemes are attracting young people like Lona Hughes into skilled vocations.
Apprenticeship schemes are attracting young people like Lona Hughes into skilled vocations.

What to do with your expiring SkillsFuture credits

The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.
The one-off $500 SkillsFuture Credit top-up issued to all Singaporeans aged 25 and above in 2020 will expire at the end of the year.

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