为提升劳动力技能，新加坡近两年花费10.2亿新元

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) administers the SDF and works closely with other Government agencies to support upskilling of the local workforce across all sectors. It is not meaningful to compare SDF utilisation across sectors, which have different manpower and skills needs. Many of the courses that the SDF supports are also not sector-specific. For instance, courses on Critical Core Skills and digital adoption are relevant across multiple sectors. We do not differentiate applicants based on employment status and do not collect data on whether the learner is a full-time, part-time or casual worker.

Today, SSG's course fee subsidies go up to 70% of course fees for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents below the age of 40; and up to 90% for Singaporeans aged 40 and above. The level of subsidy is tiered, with higher subsidies for programmes that deliver stronger manpower outcomes.

Currently, we have no plans to raise the levels of these subsidies. There is no need to lower the age criteria, as there is no minimum qualifying age to tap on the subsidies. We will continue to use SDF prudently and work with other Government agencies and the industry to support meaningful lifelong learning and upskilling of Singaporeans.

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