The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Singapore

 

The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in many countries, like Singapore, provides a range of services and resources to support workforce development. Some of the key offerings typically include:

1. Training and Skills Development:

   • Subsidies or funding for training programs to help individuals upgrade their skills.

   • Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) certification to enhance employability.

   • Industry-specific training programs.

2. Career Services:

   • Career counseling and job matching services.

   • Workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and job search strategies.

   • Job fairs and recruitment events.

3. Employment Assistance:

   • Programs to help job seekers find employment, including for specific groups like youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities.

   • Support for employers in recruitment, especially for hard-to-fill positions.

4. Workplace Transformation:

   • Assistance to businesses in adopting new technologies and work processes.

   • Support for companies to create a more skilled workforce through productivity initiatives and digital transformation.

5. Internship and Apprenticeship Programs:

   • Collaboration with employers to create opportunities for internships and apprenticeships, especially for students and young professionals.

6. Support for Vulnerable Workers:

   • Resources to help vulnerable groups, such as older workers, low-wage workers, or those with disabilities, to remain employed or re-enter the workforce.

7. Research and Reports:

   • Labor market research and industry reports to help guide both workers and employers in workforce planning.