Recruit and Retain Talent with the ITE Work-Study Diploma

The ITE Work-Study Diploma (WSDip) Programme offers a valuable opportunity for organisations to develop talent pipelines and enhance succession planning. This scheme allows businesses to recruit skilled ITE graduates and provide them with a blend of on-the-job and classroom training.

Who Can Participate in the Programme?

The programme is open to ITE Nitec and Higher Nitec graduates with two to four years of foundational skills, who will join your organisation as full-time employees while pursuing their Diploma studies. This approach allows participants to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world scenarios, enhancing their learning experience. Additionally, in-service workers nominated by participating companies, who have substantial experience and wish to further their academic qualifications, are also eligible, providing opportunities for skills enhancement and career advancement.

    Benefits and Funding Support for Employers

    Employers can attract, recruit, and retain work-ready staff through the ITE WSDip Programme. This partnership enables companies to develop their existing workforce, provide career advancement opportunities, and boost productivity and overall business performance. Moreover, eligible employers can access funding support of up to $15,000 per participant.

       

    Capability Building

    Mentorship Allowance
    $5,000 per trainee upon completion of at least 50% of the course
    OJT Blueprint Development Grant

    $5,000 per blueprint for a unique job role

    (one-time claim per course)

    Administrative

    Administrative Grant
    $4,000 per trainee upon completion of at least 50% of the course
    Recurrent / Opportunity Cost
    Overseas Attachment Grant

    Reimbursement of up to 90% of actual cost, capped at $8,000 per trainee

    *Overall Cap for Employer is $15,000 per eligible trainee

    Programme Fees and Costs

    Programme Fees and Off-JT Training Material Costs are sponsored by the employer. Payment of course fee will be made in three tranches at the beginning of each academic year.

    AY 2025 intake
    Singapore Citizen
    Singapore
    Citizen
    SC >= 40
    Singapore
    Permanent Resident 
    Total Programme Fee*
    (Inclusive of prevailing GST)

    $3,776.85 per trainee

    $2,538.07 per trainee
    $10,195.86 per trainee
    Off-JT Training Material Costs
    $250 - $700 per trainee
    (only applicable to selected WSDip courses and on reimbursement basis)

    * All fees are subsidised and subject to revision.

    Be Our Training Partner

    Join us as a training partner to access skilled graduates and industry-ready employees for your business transformation.

    For more details on the WSDip courses that may be relevant to the job role you are providing, please click here.