From stronger job support to more training opportunities, a slew of measures aimed at empowering workers at every stage of life with lifelong learning and career support were announced at Singapore’s Budget 2025.

For example, mid-career workers (40 & above) who enroll in part-time training from early 2026, can receive a $300 monthly training allowance under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme.

For lower-wage workers (30 & above), the Workfare Skills Support scheme will also be enhanced, offering a training allowance of up to 50 per cent of their average monthly income for full-time training, and $300 per month for part-time courses.

But, the one lingering question on many people’s minds - will I earn more after upskilling?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor, Economics Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights.

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar
Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Lim Yaohui / ST

From stronger job support to more training opportunities, a slew of measures aimed at empowering workers at every stage of life with lifelong learning and career support were announced at Singapore&rsquo;s Budget 2025.
For example, mid-career workers (40 &amp; above) who enroll in part-time training from early 2026, can receive a $300 monthly training allowance under the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme.
For lower-wage workers (30 &amp; above), the Workfare Skills Support scheme will also be enhanced, offering a training allowance of up to 50 per cent of their average monthly income for full-time training, and $300 per month for part-time courses.
But, the one lingering question on many people&rsquo;s minds - will I earn more after upskilling?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Walter Theseira, Associate Professor, Economics Programme, Singapore University of Social Sciences shares his insights.
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Lim Yaohui / ST

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