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SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (employer relevance)

Administered bySkills and Workforce Development Agency logo· Last verified 23 Oct 2026
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Individual-facing support for Singaporeans aged 40 and above to take substantive reskilling courses. It is not an employer grant. Budget 2026 said Level-Up will be expanded to more industry-relevant courses. No employer-specific funding was confirmed.

Support
Individual credits/allowances only; no employer funding confirmed. Employer-sponsored mid-career staff instead get the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (up to 90% Tier 1, 70% Tier 2) under course fee funding.
Maximum funding
No fixed cap published
How to apply
Individual (MySkillsFuture); not for employers
Apply before starting?
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Recent changes

Budget 2026: Level-Up being progressively expanded to more industry-relevant courses (NTUC summary). Not verified on an official SWDA page.

Who is eligible

  • Individual scheme; employers do not apply
  • Details not verified on an official page in this research

Quick eligibility check

  1. 1. Do you have Singapore Citizen employees aged 40 and above who want to reskill?
  2. 2. Would you sponsor their course fees (check Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy and ETSS)?
  3. 3. Can you give them time off or flexible hours to train?
  4. 4. Would a Career Conversion Programme fit better if they are moving into a new role at your company?

0 of 4 answered.

How to apply

  1. Employees apply individually; employers may support with time off or flexible arrangements

Claims: Not applicable to employers.

Documents you need

  • None for employers (individual scheme)

Frequently asked questions

What is the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme (employer relevance)?

Individual-facing support for Singaporeans aged 40 and above to take substantive reskilling courses. It is not an employer grant. Budget 2026 said Level-Up will be expanded to more industry-relevant courses. No employer-specific funding was confirmed.

How much funding does Level-Up give?

Individual credits/allowances only; no employer funding confirmed. Employer-sponsored mid-career staff instead get the Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (up to 90% Tier 1, 70% Tier 2) under course fee funding.

Who is eligible for Level-Up?

Individual scheme; employers do not apply Details not verified on an official page in this research

How do I apply for Level-Up?

Apply through Individual (MySkillsFuture); not for employers.

What documents do I need for Level-Up?

None for employers (individual scheme).

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) before you apply.

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