You are not required to send your employees for training courses as part of the Recruit & Train Programme (RTP).
One of the key features of this programme is its focus on On-Job-Training (OJT). This means that the training is conducted as part of the employee’s day-to-day work by a suitable mentor within the company (e.g. employee’s manager, company director).
There will need to be a structured on-job-training plan designed based on the individual’s unique reskilling needs. Your company will be funded for the duration of the OJT, which is typically 3-6 months.
While external training courses are not mandatory as part of this programme, if you would like to supplement OJT with external training courses for your employees, you are definitely welcome to do so to best support their learning & development.
FUNDING PROGRAMMES
Recruit & Train Programme (RTP)
Get up to 90% salary support to reskill new hires and existing employees into new or expanded job scopes that supports your business growth.
What is Recruit & Train Programme (RTP)?
The Recruit & Train Programme (RTP) is designed to help companies meet your manpower needs through providing employers with up to 90% salary support for 3-6 months, to support the following On-Job-Training (OJT) initiatives:
- Train new hires so they can convert into a new career or job scope, that is different from their previous job.
- Re-skill existing employees to take on higher value and growth jobs identified under Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) or Job Transformation Maps (JTMs).
Who is it for?
Full-time Singaporean or PR employees that receive monthly CPF contributions.
These employees should not be shareholders, related to the shareholders, or immediate ex-staff.
New Hires
New employees that will be reskilled into new in-demand growth jobs, that is substantially different from their previous job roles.
Existing Employees
Current employees that have been with your company for at least 12 months, that you will reskill into a new in-demand growth job.
What is the funding amount?
Eligible companies can receive up to 90% salary funding for 3-6 months for eligible candidates.
Candidate Age
Funding Rate
Under Age 40
70% of monthly basic salary for 3-6 months
Age 40 & Above
OR Unemployed for 6 Months
90% of monthly basic salary for 3-6 months
Check Your Eligibility & Funding Amount
Find out if your company and employees are eligible for RTP, and get started with the application process.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to send my employees for training courses?
How many employees can I enroll in the Recruit & Train Programme (RTP)?
There is no limit to the number of employees you can enrol in RTP.
As long as your company and employee meets all the eligibility criteria, you can enrol them into RTP and potentially secure salary support funding for them.
As long as your company and employee meets all the eligibility criteria, you can enrol them into RTP and potentially secure salary support funding for them.
For new hires, when do I need to submit the application for Recruit & Train Programme (RTP)?
For new hires, you can only apply for RTP after your new hire’s start date, and you will need to secure funding approval within the first 3 months of your new hire’s employment with your company. For example:
- Your new employee’s employment start date is 1 Jan 2024.
- You can only start application on 1 Jan 2024 onwards.
- You need to apply and secure funding approval by 31 Mar 2024.
The application and approval process typically takes 4-6 weeks. As such, we strongly recommend that you commence the application process ASAP after your new hire’s first day with the company, or within the first 6 weeks from your new hire’s start date.
WORKFORCE & MANPOWER FUNDING PROGRAMMES
Other Singapore Government Grants
you may be interested in
Part-Time Re-employment Grant
$2,500 per senior worker
Introduce part-time re-employment and structured career planning for your employees aged 60 & above.
SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways
Up to $15,960 per trainee
Hire mid-career individuals for up to 6 months, with up to 70% government subsidy.
Global Ready Talent Programme
Up to 50% internship allowance support
Hire student interns for as low as $400 per month, with 50% funding support on the monthly internship allowance.
Find out your company’s eligibility & suitability for RTP & other funding
Our Consultants will recommend the most suitable combination of government initiatives, and share more about the application process.