The Career Trial program in Singapore offers a unique opportunity for job seekers and employers alike. It allows individuals to trial new job roles before committing to them. This trial period is a valuable way for job seekers to gain practical experience in a potential career path and evaluate their suitability for a role. For employers, it provides a chance to assess a candidate’s fit for a position.
Key Aspects of the Career Trial Program:
- Risk Mitigation: The program reduces the risk of hiring by allowing employers to evaluate a candidate’s performance on the job before making a long-term commitment.
- Practical Experience: Job seekers gain hands-on experience, which can be invaluable when making career decisions.
- Informed Choices: Career Trial ensures that both job seekers and employers can make more informed decisions about employment, leading to more successful job matches.
- Transition Support: For individuals seeking to change career paths, Career Trial acts as a stepping stone toward a new vocation by providing a low-risk introduction to a different field.
- Mutually Beneficial: The program often results in mutually beneficial employment relationships, where job seekers find suitable positions and employers secure valuable talent.
Funding:
| Training Allowance for Jobseekers | Trial Period |
| $7.50/hour to $15/hour | Full-Time positions: Up to 480 hours Part-time positions: Up to 240 hours (capped at 80 hours/month |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Registered or incorporated in Singapore with UEN
- Have hiring needs and offer full-time jobs paying at least $1,500/month and/or part-time jobs paying at least $750/month
- Offer employment to suitable jobseekers on permanent terms or on contract terms that are no less than one year after completion of Career Trial.
