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SkillsFuture Singapore

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Budget 2026: Singapore’s SkillsFuture reset must go beyond just AI readiness

PM Lawrence Wong announced during Budget 2026 that Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture Singapore would be merged into a single agency overseeing skills training, career guidance and job matching services.
PM Lawrence Wong announced during Budget 2026 that Workforce Singapore and SkillsFuture Singapore would be merged into a single agency overseeing skills training, career guidance and job matching services.

More support for lower-wage, mid-career and older workers

Former flight attendant Jeffrey Loh had enrolled in a three-month digital product management course and is now a duty terminal manager at Changi Airport Group.
Former flight attendant Jeffrey Loh had enrolled in a three-month digital product management course and is now a duty terminal manager at Changi Airport Group.

SkillsFuture Singapore, Workforce Singapore to merge into new statutory board

The move aims to create a more integrated ecosystem for jobs and skills, and one that can better respond better as the economy faces rapid structural shifts.
The move aims to create a more integrated ecosystem for jobs and skills, and one that can better respond better as the economy faces rapid structural shifts.

After a strong year, this Singapore Budget faces tough choices

In his Budget speech on Feb 18, 2025, PM Lawrence Wong unveiled a slew of short-term support alongside longer-term measures for the future.
In his Budget speech on Feb 18, 2025, PM Lawrence Wong unveiled a slew of short-term support alongside longer-term measures for the future.

Over 1 in 2 S’poreans aged 30 to 75 used SkillsFuture credit, surge driven by year-end deadline: SSG

606,000 individuals took up SSG-supported training in 2025, up from 555,000 in 2024.
606,000 individuals took up SSG-supported training in 2025, up from 555,000 in 2024.

More than 105,000 people took up SSG-supported AI training in 2025

Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary said SSG will continue to review how it signposts, directs and curates courses for workers.
Senior Minister of State for Education Janil Puthucheary said SSG will continue to review how it signposts, directs and curates courses for workers.

Stricter SkillsFuture course funding guidelines for 9,500 courses across 500 training providers

These requirements, some of which started on Dec 31, 2025, will apply to 500 training providers, which offer 9,500 courses.
These requirements, some of which started on Dec 31, 2025, will apply to 500 training providers, which offer 9,500 courses.

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.

Many use SkillsFuture like a ‘voucher shop’. It’s time that changes

SkillsFuture has given us an incentive to learn, but the drive to learn must come from within.
SkillsFuture has given us an incentive to learn, but the drive to learn must come from within.

Forum: SkillsFuture tightening quality checks to ensure effective use of learners’ time and public funds

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.