What is SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways (SGUP)?
SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways (SGUP) is a traineeship programme designed to help mature mid-career individuals (age 40 and above) acquire industry-relevant skills and experience.
If you find your trainee’s performance satisfactory, you can convert them into full-time employment with your company. This helps you to assess, train and test out working with potential new hires before making a formal employment offer.
Who is it for?
Singaporean and PR trainees age 40 and above.
SGUP is a traineeship, where the trainee does not have a formal employer-employee relationship with the company, and does not receive CPF contributions.
Trainees should not be shareholders, related to the shareholders, immediate ex-staff, existing employees, or individuals who were already offered an employment contract with the company.
What is the funding amount?
Eligible companies can receive funding support of 70% of the monthly training allowance per trainee. The monthly training allowance ranges between $1,800 to $3,800 per month, depending on the scope of the attachment.
Illustrative example for one trainee:
- Approved monthly training allowance: $3,800
- Approved training period: 6 months
- Funding rate: 70% of monthly training allowance
- Total funding amount: $3,800 * 70% * 6 months = $15,960
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Find out if your company and employees are eligible for SGUP, and get started with the application process.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trainees can I apply for under SGUP?
This depends on your company and the number of full-time staff that you have. To find out more, book a discovery session with our team so we can do a personalised assessment.
What happens if my trainee resigns before the end of the SGUP traineeship?
The good news is that you can still receive the funding up until the last day of your trainee’s traineeship with your company!
Can I convert my trainee to a full-time employee before the end of the SGUP traineeship?
Yes, you can convert your trainee to a full-time employee at any point in time during the traineeship, and you will still be able to receive the funding for the full duration that was initial approved.
For example:
For example:
- You were approved for a 6 month traineeship.
- You convert your trainee to a full-time employee after the end of the first month.
- You will still receive the approved funding until the end of 6 months 👍
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.
What is a mid-career switch and who is it for?
A mid-career switch is designed for individuals looking to transition into new industries or job roles. It is ideal for mid-career individuals who seek new opportunities through retraining and upskilling.
Through this career conversion, a mid-career switch allows individuals to explore new job markets, increase their earning potential, and develop new professional skills. It also provides opportunities for career growth in high-demand industries.
Through this career conversion, a mid-career switch allows individuals to explore new job markets, increase their earning potential, and develop new professional skills. It also provides opportunities for career growth in high-demand industries.
What other funding programmes are there for companies that hire mid-career individuals?
The good news is that you can still receive the funding up until the last day of your trainee’s traineeship with your company!
- Career Conversion Programme: For mid-career switches where the new role is substantially different from the previous job role
- Place-and-Train Programme: For mid-career individuals where there is no career conversion required
Speak to our team to find out more about these programmes, and have a personalised eligibility review of your company and candidates.
Can companies or mid-career individuals get financial support for training?
Yes, many programmes offer subsidies, grants, and financial incentives to support employers and mid-career individuals in their career conversion and skills upgrading journey.
Book a discovery call with our team to find out what training programmes and schemes might be suitable for you.
Book a discovery call with our team to find out what training programmes and schemes might be suitable for you.
WORKFORCE & MANPOWER FUNDING PROGRAMMES
Other Singapore Government Grants
you may be interested in
Recruit & Train Programme
Up to 90% salary support
Introduce part-time re-employment and structured career planning for your employees aged 60 & above.
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.
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 SGUP & other funding
Our team is trained to assess your eligibility for SGUP and various funding programmes, and will advise on your estimated funding amount and the application process.