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What is it?
WSDip is targeted at fresh graduates1 from the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), to provide you with a head-start in your career related to your discipline of study. It provides opportunities to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in school through a work-study arrangement. You can look forward to a structured career progression pathway within the organisation.
Participating employers can recruit local fresh graduates1 and prepare them to take up suitable job roles. The programme is designed in collaboration with industry to ensure relevance to employers in the sector.
1Within three years of graduation or Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen.
Who is it for?
Individuals
WSDip is for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are within three years of (i) graduation from the Polytechnics or the (ii) Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen.
Employers
WSDip is also for companies, societies and non-profit organisations that are registered or incorporated in Singapore.
Benefits and Application
You will be matched with a job related to your discipline of study and undergo a 12- to 36-month structured training programme, depending on the programme, sector and job requirements. The programme includes facilitated learning, on-the-job training and work-based projects, to allow you to deepen your skill sets at the workplace. You will have an assigned mentor at the workplace and enjoy a well-structured career progression pathway, in line with the company’s talent development plan. At the end of the programme, you will receive an industry-recognised Diploma-level qualification and potential wage progression or career advancement based on performance.
How will I benefit?
You will:
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Receive a competitive starting salary and full-time employment with participating companies
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Deepen your skills through structured workplace learning, mentorship, and facilitated learning
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Acquire relevant work experience and skills valued by the industry
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Attain an industry-recognised Diploma-level qualification
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Get a sign-on incentive of $5,0002 for most programmes
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Potentially enjoy skills-based wage increments and career advancement pathways upon programme completion, depending on factors such as satisfactory job performance and job scope expansion
2 fresh graduates who are Singapore Citizens and within three years of graduation or Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen only
Application
Work-Study Diplomas are available across the following sectors:
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Business & Services
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Engineering
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Infocomm & Media
Check out the course that best suits you and apply for the Work-Study Diplomas here: Work-Study Diplomas
Suitable candidates will be matched with a job related to their field of study and undergo structured on-the-job training and mentorship in your company. They will also benefit from a well-structured career development pathway and guidance from mentors through your company’s talent development plan.
How will my organisation benefit?
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Groom and retain suitable talent with the relevant skills and aptitude to meet the needs of your company.
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Receive a grant of up to $15,0003 per individual2 placed in the Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) to defray the costs of developing and providing structured on-job-training.
2 fresh graduates who are Singapore Citizens and within three years of graduation or Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen only>
3Terms and Conditions apply
Application
Please visit the Enterprise Portal for Jobs Skills to view details and apply for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes here: SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes for Employers