What is it?
Targeted at fresh graduates1 from the Polytechnics, WSPostDip provides you with a head-start in your career related to your discipline of study and more opportunities to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in school, through a work-study arrangement.
Participating employers can recruit local fresh graduates1 and prepare them to take up suitable job roles. The programme is designed in collaboration with the 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
WSPostDip 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
WSPostDip 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 18-month structured training programme, depending on the programme, sector and job requirements.
How will I benefit?
You will:
Receive a competitive starting salary and full-time employment with participating companies
Deepen your skills through structured workplace learning, mentorship, and facilitated learning
Acquire relevant work experience and skills valued by the industry
Attain an industry-recognised Post-Diploma qualification or professional certification2
Get a sign-on incentive of $5,000 for most programmes3
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
Receive advanced standing or credit exemption for the relevant degree programmes for selected WSPostDip, subject to meeting the course entry requirements
2The industry-recognised qualifications will vary from sector to sector, and from job to job. They include Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Specialist Diploma qualifications, or Advanced/Specialist Diploma qualifications issued by the Polytechnics, or professional certifications
3For 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 Post Diplomas are available across the following sectors:
| Accountancy | Healthcare |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Hotel & Accommodation Service |
| Aerospace/ Air Transport | Human Resources |
| Biomedical Science | Info-comm Technology |
| Built Environment | Logistics |
| Business Administration | Media |
| Design | Medical Technology |
| Electronics | Precision Engineering |
| Energy and Chemicals | Retail |
| Energy and Power | Sea Transport |
| Environmental service | Sports and Wellness |
| Food Manufacturing/ Food Service | Tourism |
Check out the course that best suits you and apply for your desired Work-Study Post-Diploma here.
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 $15,0004 per individual3 placed in the Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSPostDip) to defray the costs of developing and providing structured on-job-training.
3For fresh graduates who are Singapore Citizens and within three years of graduation or Operationally Ready Date for full-time National Servicemen only
4Terms and Conditions apply
Application
Please visit the Portal for Jobs & Skills to view details and apply for the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes.