NUS SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes (SCTP)
SkillsFuture Career Transition Programmes (SCTPs) is a national workforce initiative by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for organisations to potentially recruit mid-career individuals with newly-acquired industry-relevant skill sets that are aligned to their firms’ business needs. It is a Train-and-Place programme where the SCTP trainees will attend training courses and other immersive learning activities, in addition to NUS’ career advisory services and employment facilitation.
Employers
To support the SCTPs under a Train-and-Place mode, participating Employer Partners (EPs) can tap on additional sources of manpower and meet their manpower needs by providing mid-career switchers with an opportunity to work in your enterprise.
As an NUS EP, your organisation will be entitled to these privileges:
Publicity on NUS website
Access to SCTP graduates
No financial costs
Access dedicated NUS job portal
Sit in for class observations
Speaker opportunities
Participate in networking sessions and career fairs
Provide projects for SCTP trainees
Individuals
The SCTPs support mid-career individuals in attaining industry-relevant skill sets to boost their employability and access new opportunities to pivot to new sectors or job roles through this four-month Train-and-Place programme.
As an SCTP trainee, you will have access to the following:
Module 1 (Resume Writing Skills) and Module 2 (Interview Skills) by Employment and Employability Institute (e2i).
Career Guidance
Discuss with career coaches and get personal help with establishing your professional path. Find out more.
SkillsFuture Course Fee Funding
Enjoy funding of up to 95% of course fees. Plus, offset out-of-pocket course fees for SCTP with SkillsFuture Credit.
From 1 May 2024, a SkillsFuture Credit top-up of $4,000 will provide greater support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to further offset out-of-pocket course fees for the SCTP. Find out more.
Here’s how you can sign up to become an SCTP trainee
APPLICATION
Applicant submits profile brief and resume
EVALUATION CRITERIA
– Accuracy and relevancy
– Committee review and recommendations
– Shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend an interview
CANDIDATE ENROLMENT IN SCTP
Candidate enrols as SCTP trainee through NUS Online Application Portal (OAP)
EMPLOYMENT FACILITATION
– SCTP trainee attends pre-employability workshop
– Career advice on resume writing, interview strategies and techniques
– Additional support: e2i’s career guidance
Please note:
- Submission of application is not a confirmation of course enrolment.
- Our course coordinator will notify you only if you are shortlisted for further evaluation after they have reviewed your application.
- Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
- Enrolment will only be confirmed upon payment of course fee 14 working days before the commencement of course.
SCTP offered by NUS Advanced Computing by Executives
NUS Data Intelligence and Business Analytics Programme
The (SCTP) NUS Data Intelligence & Business Analytics (DIBA) is a Train-and-Place programme offered by the Advanced Computing for Executives at the NUS School of Computing.
The DIBA aims to benefit trainees who want to work in the fields of digital transformation, data analytics, and business intelligence. This programme provides trainees with an understanding of how the analytical techniques and tools are used in data science, as well as how to apply these tools to projects.
By the end of the programme, trainees will have the ability to interpret business specifications, turn insights into creating business value for organisations, and contribute to their organisation’s growth and success. The trainees will learn from NUS faculty through synchronous sessions, engage in small group work with fellow trainees, and gain hands-on practice.
For more information, please contact:
- Ms Geralding YAN (gyan@nus.edu.sg)
- Ms LOW Lee Keng (lowlk@nus.edu.sg)
