Career Trial for Employers (Applications closed, for claim submissions only)
(1) Career Trial Individual (2) Career Trial for employer
Career Trial aims to encourage jobseekers and host companies who are unsure about the job fit to go through a short-term trial before considering formal employment.
(1) Career Trial Individual (2) Career Trial for employer
Benefits
  • Short-term trial (up to 480 hours for Full-time position; 240 hours for Part-time position)
  • Training allowance of $7.50 - $15.00 per hour
  • $500 for 3 months retention; $1,000 for 6 months retention (Additional criteria applies)

Career Trial (CT) applications are closed. Please take note of the following deadlines for CT claims:

  • Training Allowance claim: 6 months from jobseeker application approval date
  • Retention Incentive claim: 9 months from CT end date
  • Additional Retention Incentive claim: 12 months from CT end date



What is Career Trial about? 

Career Trial is part of the suite of career services offered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Employment and Employability Institute (NTUC’s e2i).

 

Career Trial aims to encourage jobseekers and host companies who are unsure about the job fit to go through a short-term trial before considering formal employment. It is targeted at full-time jobs paying at least $1,500/month and part-time jobs paying at least $750/month.

 

For more information, download the Career Trial factsheet, FAQ, Infographic and reference guide for application and claim submission.

 

    How to Claim

    Training Allowance (TA) Claims

    During and after the completion of the Career Trial, you must submit the TA claims on behalf of your approved jobseeker through the Career Trial portal. Please take note that the usual claims timeline will apply, provided that the approved CT jobseeker commences CT by 31 May 2025. The TA will be disbursed directly to the jobseeker’s bank account once it is approved.

    Download the FAQ for Employer and refer to Category E for more information.

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