Career Trial (CT)
· Last verified 23 Oct 2026Former short-term job trial programme with salary support and retention incentives. Ended after 31 May 2025; last day for companies to apply for new positions was 15 Feb 2025.
- Support
- Closed to new positions. Retention incentive claims for trials already started remain open within set deadlines.
- Maximum funding
- No fixed cap published
- How to apply
- MyCareersFuture Career Trial portal (closed for new positions)
- Apply before starting?
- No
Recent changes
Career Trial ended after 31 May 2025. No direct successor named; SWDA promotes CCP and SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) attachments for employers.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Programme ended 31 May 2025; no new trial positions
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Did a Career Trial jobseeker start a trial at your company on or before 31 May 2025?
- 2. Did you hire the jobseeker after the trial?
- 3. Is it still within 9 or 12 months of the trial end date for retention incentive claims?
- 4. Are you looking for new hiring support (check CCP and SCTP attachments instead)?
0 of 4 answered.
How to apply
- No new applications.
Claims: For trials started by 31 May 2025: Retention Incentive claims within 9 months, and Additional Retention Incentive within 12 months, of the CT end date.
Documents you need
- Not applicable for new applicants. Existing claimants: employment and payroll records per programme terms
Frequently asked questions
What is the Career Trial?
Former short-term job trial programme with salary support and retention incentives. Ended after 31 May 2025; last day for companies to apply for new positions was 15 Feb 2025.
How much funding does CT give?
Closed to new positions. Retention incentive claims for trials already started remain open within set deadlines.
Who is eligible for CT?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Programme ended 31 May 2025; no new trial positions
How do I apply for CT?
Apply through MyCareersFuture Career Trial portal (closed for new positions).
What documents do I need for CT?
Not applicable for new applicants. Existing claimants: employment and payroll records per programme terms.
Sources
- Official page: https://programmes.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/CareerTrialEmployers
- https://www.ourworkforce.gov.sg/programmes-directory/programme/skillsfuture-career-transition-programme
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Workforce Singapore (now SWDA) before you apply.
