The Workers' Party, 16 Feb 2009
MOM - Jobs Re-creation Program
The Jobs Re-creation Program (JRP) aims to redesign jobs to make older workers more productive and hence higher paying. The Workforce Development Agency sets aside $40 million over three years in 2007 for this program.
Globalisation and Singapore’s rapid development into a more knowledge-based economy has resulted in less-skilled older workers finding employment opportunities more difficult. The current recession worsens the employment prospects of these older workers as even younger workers risk retrenchment when businesses downsize. Read More
MOM - SPUR Program
Sir, the SPUR program costing $600 million aims to provide workers the opportunities and resources to upgrade their skills & employability. It also gives an allowance to jobless Singaporeans who attend courses – combining training with benefits.
I understand that for those who are unemployed, there is currently no disclosure of the eligibility criteria but will be assessed on a case by case basis. The reason given was that it might discourage some from coming forward or encourage others to abuse the system. Read More
