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Dr Koh said the actions were curated based on customer research and designed to ensure careers have access to expert advice through WSG job coaches and resources.
” Through these connections, applicants will be more assured that they are on the straight track to re-entering employment”, he said.
” As applicants embark on these activities as part of their job search journey, we hope to build up their confidence. And when careers gradually return to work, we hope they will restore their sense of identity and self-worth”.
He also described the jobseeker assistance program as part of a broader social compact:” The government will help you through hard times, while you take personal responsibility and make an effort to conquer career setbacks and jump up stronger”.
The plan is expected to be implemented initially for Singapore people in April, followed by continuous people in the first fourth of 2026. It is targeted at lower- and middle-income employees.
Only those aged 21 and above who originally earned up to S$ 5, 000 a month on average does count. They must have become poor due to involuntary factors such as downsizing, withdrawal of business, rejections or cancellation due to illness, injury or accident.
Additionally, applicants must reside in properties with an annual value of S$ 31, 000 or less.
Dr Koh stressed that the jobseeker support scheme should not be viewed in isolation, as it complements other financial aid programmes.
For example, a retrenched worker who enrols in long-form training can apply for both the jobseeker support scheme and the SkillsFuture Level-Up programme. Over six months, the individual would receive up to S$ 21, 000 – S$ 15, 000 in training allowances and S$ 6, 000 in jobseeker payouts.
Those facing financial hardship may also seek additional assistance through ComCare.
Editor’s note: Information about the points-based aspect of the scheme has been removed from this article. We apologise for the error.