Number of Singaporeans above Age 65 Who Have Made Use of SkillsFuture Credits

2 Ms Rahayu Mahzam asked the Minister for Education (a) what is the number of Singaporeans above the age of 65 who have made use of SkillsFuture credits; (b) what are the types of courses which they use the credits for; and (c) what are existing efforts in encouraging use of credits amongst the elderly.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: As of end 2018, more than 58,000 Singaporeans aged 65 and above have started using their SkillsFuture Credit.

The courses which they most commonly used their SkillsFuture Credit for were in ICT, productivity & innovation, personal development, and leadership & people management.

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) works with partner agencies to ensure there is a suitable range of affordable SkillsFuture Credit-eligible courses designed specifically for seniors. These include IT courses at various levels of proficiencies and learning opportunities under the National Silver Academy offered by community-based organisations. Individuals can also attend the SkillsFuture Advice workshops organised by the Community Development Councils, which cater to all ages including seniors.