Workfare
Training Support (WTS) scheme
Starting from 1 July 2010, WDA has introduced a three-year WTS
scheme to help low-wage workers enjoy higher course fee funding, cash
awards and greater support when they upgrade their skills.
These low-wage workers must be Singaporeans aged 35 years and above who
are earning S$1700 a month or less.
Through the WTS scheme, low-wage workers who are eligible for Workfare
Income Supplement (WIS) can receive a Training Commitment Award of $200
in cash for every two WSQ modular Statements of Attainment (SOAs) or a
full WSQ qualification attained within a year.
The award will be paid automatically with the workers' WIS payout in
March and September every year. The first Training Commitment Award payout
will be in September 2010. |