Select the SkillsFuture Study Award you are looking for:
- SkillsFuture Study Award for Hotel Sector
- SkillsFuture Study Award for MICE and Events Sector
- SkillsFuture Study Award for F&B Sector
What is SkillsFuture Study Award?
The SkillsFuture Study Awards equip Singaporeans with the skills needed to benefit from quality jobs created by our economy. As Singapore continues our transition to an innovation-driven economy, new skills and competencies among Singaporeans will be in demand. Jobs are also evolving with new functions and existing ones requiring updated skillsets. The SkillsFuture Study Awards encourage Singaporeans to develop and deepen specialist skills needed by future economic growth sectors or in areas of demand. It also supports Singaporeans who already have deep specialist skills to develop other competencies. Over 500 study awards will be available from October 2015. At a later stage, we aim to give up to 2,000 study awards annually.
Who is it for?
The SkillsFuture Study Awards are for early to mid-career Singaporeans who are committed to developing and deepening their skills in key sectors and have relevant working experience in such sectors.
How does it work?
You will receive a monetary award of S$5,000, which you can use to defray out-of-pocket expenses associated with the course that you will be taking. It can also be used on top of existing Government course fee subsidies. You do not need to serve a bond.
How will I benefit?
You will enjoy additional support in your journey of acquiring and advancing your skills, an enhanced level of employability in an evolving economy and greater opportunities to maximise your potential.
Which courses can I apply?
You are able to apply for the following programs:
- Higher Diploma in Events Management
- Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Vatel Institute Bachelor’s Degree in International Hotel Management (Top Up)
- Vatel Institute MBA in International Hotel Management
SkillsFuture Study Award for Hotel Sector
Sector Overview
Singapore’s Hotel sector has experienced robust growth over the past decade. As an important component of the tourism industry, it currently accounts for 1 per cent of Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product and is an important component of the tourism industry. At the end of 2014, there are 390 licensed Hotels with 35,400 employees.
The Hotel sector provides opportunities for its workforce to deepen skills in areas that are essential for the sector to stay competitive.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans with at least 2 years of work experience in the Hotel sector and at least 1 year of service in current/previous licensed hotel
- Currently employed or previously employed in a licensed hotel*
- Meets entry requirements for the selected course of study
- Must not be a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award, or a recipient of any government scholarship, government award, or full sponsorship provided by company or external entities for the selected course of study
* Please visit LicenceOne for Hotels to check if the hotel is licensed
Register your interest today!
For more information, Call us at +65 65061288 or email us at info@sdh.edu.sg
SkillsFuture Study Award for MICE and Events Sector
Sector Overview
In 2015, Singapore received more than 3 million business visitors who came for business travel or to attend a Meeting, Incentive, Conference or Exhibition (MICE). This number increases significantly if we take into account the people who are already working in Singapore that attend these off-sites, conferences, trainings and events.
The entire ecosystem is supported by hotels, venues, conference & exhibition organisers, destination management companies, supporting companies such as stand builders and logistics, and tourist attractions. However, what drives Singapore’s vibrant and successful MICE industry is human capital, and this must remain at the core.
Faced with an increasingly competitive environment, Singapore must keep pace with ever-evolving global trends such as emerging technologies, new meetings design, and data analytics, while continuing to place customer service at the heart of the business. The MICE workforce plays an integral part in helping the sector grow, compete, and stay relevant to meet the changing demands of the increasingly discerning business travellers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans with at least 2 years of work experience in the MICE Sector and at least 1 year of work experience in current/previous MICE company
- Currently employed/previously employed in a MICE company
- Strong work performance
- Committed to deepening skills in the sector
- Has track record of contributing to the learning and training of self and/or others
- Applied for the SkillsFuture Study Award prior to the commencement of supported course
- Meets entry requirements for the selected course of study
- Must not be a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award, or a recipient of any government scholarship, government award, or full sponsorship provided by company or external entities for the selected course of study
Register your interest today!
For more information, Call us at +65 65061288 or email us at info@sdh.edu.sg
SkillsFuture Study Award for Food & Beverage Sector
Sector Overview
The Food Services sector is a highly competitive market. There are more than 6,700 establishments in five sub-sectors, including restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, eating houses, snack bars, and canteens. The sector accounts for 0.8 per cent of Singapore’s Gross Domestic Product.
Operating in a fast-paced environment, Food and Beverage (F&B) operators face challenges managing resources, business costs, and manpower shortages. However, by leveraging technology, and workflow redesign, operators can adopt new concepts and productive business formats to boost efficiency and enhance customers’ dining experiences.
The Food Services workforce plays an integral part in helping the sector grow; workers must upskill continually to keep up with the changing environment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Singaporeans with minimum 3 years of work experience in the Food Services sector
- Must have held or currently holds a position as Senior Waiter, Cook, Restaurant Manager or Chef
- Seeking to upgrade skills in the Front-of-House and Back-of-House functions in the sector
- Able to apply skills acquired at work and able to overcome challenges
- Committed to deepen skills in the sector
- Has track record of contributing to the learning or training of self and/or others
- Has strong career aspirations, able to see himself/herself contributing in the sector 3–5 years down the road
- Meets entry requirements for selected course of study
- Both individual applicants and company-nominated applications should provide at least 2 referees with prior or existing working relationships with the applicant. SPRING may contact the referees to get more information about the applicant’s work and learning-related performance and attitudes
- Not a previous recipient of any SkillsFuture Study Award
Register your interest today!
For more information, Call us at +65 65061288 or email us at info@sdh.edu.sg
