The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme in Singapore provides temporary financial relief and career support to lower- and middle-income citizens who have lost their jobs due to retrenchment, illness, or business closures. To qualify, applicants must be unemployed for at least a month, earn $5,000 or less a month on average, and not live in a property with an annual value exceeding $31,000.
The scheme encourages job seekers to engage in various job search activities such as career coaching, networking, applying for jobs, attending training, and participating in interviews. These activities earn points, with more challenging tasks earning more points. Job seekers must earn at least 10 points per month in the first three months to qualify for payouts, which start at $1,500 and taper down to $750 by month 4. Payouts are capped at the applicant’s previous average monthly income.
Applicants can track their progress and submit proof of participation through an online portal. The scheme is available only to Singapore citizens for now, but will extend to permanent residents in 2026. The initiative aims to provide financial relief and encourage proactive steps toward securing new employment.
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The Straits Times. (2025, April 15). Job seekers can complete activities and clock points to qualify for payouts from April 15. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/business/job-seekers-can-complete-activities-and-clock-points-to-qualify-for-payouts-from-april-15