
Starting from 1st April – 31st Dec 2020, all Taxi and PHC drivers will receive enhanced training support from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). This is a training support that allows self-employed drivers to gain new workplace skills so they can move on to other jobs.
For selected SSG courses, up to 90% of fees will be covered. You will pay a net amount after the training providers have applied for a grant on your behalf.
Eligible drivers will receive an allowance up to $10 per hour under the NTUC training fund (SEPs) and it will be bank transferred directly. This scheme will start from 1st May, 2020.
You must be a self-employed person and your main source of income is and has been from self-employment. You will need to show your IRAS Consolidated Statement of Income for year 2020 as proof.
Training Courses AvailableSkillsFuture Series
You can choose basic (new adult learners), intermediate (already have working knowledge) or advanced levels (for qualified professionals) for the areas below:
- Data Analytics
- Finance
- Digital Media
- Cybersecurity
- Tech enabled services
- Entrepreneurship
- Urban Solutions
- Advanced manufacturing
Courses confirmed by SSG include Safe Driving & Vehicle Maintenance, Transform Your Business with e-Commerce and Mindset Transformation for Workplace.
Drivers can take skillsfuture series classes through these providers. To find out more information on courses or register, please contact the following:
NTUC Learning Hub
(You can apply for your training allowance here)
Website:
https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/ntuc-training-fund
Call centre: +65 6474 0606
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Website: https://www.np.edu.sg/lifelonglearning/Pages/skillsfuture-series.aspx
Call centre: +65 6466 655
Email: [email protected]
Republic Polytechnic
Website: https://www.rp.edu.sg/ace/skillsfuture-series
Call centre: +65 6510 3000
Singapore Polytechnic
Website: https://www.sp.edu.sg/pace/courses/skillfuture-series
Call centre: +65 6772 1288
Email: [email protected]