Career Support Progrmme

7 Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what are the types of jobs thus far identified in the Career Support Programme (CSP) that pay at least $4,000 a month; (b) whether the Ministry will be monitoring the employment status of those on the programme after the period of wage support ends so as to assess the value and sustainability of the CSP.

Mr Lim Swee Say: The Career Support Programme (CSP) was launched as a pilot programme on 1 October 2015 to provide Singaporeans aged 40 and over, who have been looking for jobs for at least six months, greater opportunities to access mid-level and above jobs. Under the CSP, wage support is provided to support employers who hire such individuals in any job that pays a gross salary of at least $4,000 a month. Jobs that have been supported by CSP so far include jobs in functions, such as Business Development, Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Information Technology. Workforce Development Agency (WDA) will be monitoring the employment status of the individuals who have been placed through CSP.