{"id":88720,"date":"2025-08-23T00:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-23T00:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/88720\/"},"modified":"2025-08-23T00:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T00:18:09","slug":"askst-what-fresh-graduates-need-to-know-about-the-new-graduate-industry-traineeships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/88720\/","title":{"rendered":"askST: What fresh graduates need to know about the new Graduate Industry Traineeships"},"content":{"rendered":"

SINGAPORE \u2013 A newly launched traineeship programme aims to support fresh graduates in getting industry experience as they pursue full-time employment. <\/p>\n

Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) \u2013 helmed by the Ministry of Manpower and Workforce Singapore (WSG) \u2013 support fresh graduates who are keen to gain exposure in private sector organisations. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the GRIT@Gov programme \u2013 helmed by the Public Service Division \u2013 supports graduates in gaining experience in public sector agencies.<\/p>\n

Up to 800 structured traineeships will initially be offered for fresh graduates from universities, polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other educational institutions. <\/p>\n

The stints will last three to six months across various growth sectors, namely financial services, information and communications technology, manufacturing and wholesale trade. <\/p>\n

Here are some details about the traineeships. <\/p>\n

Applications open in October 2025. <\/p>\n

Fresh graduates can register their interest at<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/grit-trainee-interestform<\/p>\n

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<\/a> to be among the first to know when the programme starts and opportunities become available.<\/p>\n

Singapore citizens or permanent residents who graduated from the ITE, polytechnic and university, or from private universities and overseas institutions in 2024 and 2025, are eligible for these traineeships. <\/p>\n

Those who graduated earlier and completed their national service in 2024 or 2025 may also apply. <\/p>\n

Trainees completing their studies in 2025 but receiving their certification in 2026 are eligible as well.<\/p>\n

Fresh graduates who recently completed a master\u2019s degree, PhD or part-time degree and have not been in any full-time employment since graduation can apply too. The same traineeship stipend rates will apply to those with a master\u2019s or PhD.<\/p>\n

Those who graduated in 2023 or earlier are encouraged to explore opportunities through the Career Conversion Programme or apply for jobs available on portals like MyCareersFuture and Careers@Gov.<\/p>\n

These traineeships are meant to equip fresh graduates with practical skills and experience to strengthen their chances of future employment.<\/p>\n

The programme builds on the SGUnited Traineeships (SGUT) scheme that was rolled out during the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme facilitated longer-term employment for most trainees after they exited their traineeships, according to WSG. <\/p>\n

For private sector roles, several companies in key growth sectors, including Grab, Micron, OCBC Bank, ST Engineering, and Sea and its subsidiaries, will be offering traineeships.<\/p>\n

Details on the types of traineeships under GRIT@Gov will be made available from October 2025.<\/p>\n

Vacancies for GRIT and GRIT@Gov will be posted on the MyCareersFuture portal. Vacancies for GRIT@Gov will also be posted on Careers@Gov.<\/p>\n

Individuals can submit their applications directly to the host organisations, which will contact only shortlisted candidates directly for their internal selection process.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The allowance and duration of GRIT traineeships are lower and shorter, respectively, than the support provided for full-time employment of mid-career workers. <\/p>\n

The traineeship allowance for GRIT is $1,800 to $2,400, while that for the Mid-Career Pathways Programme is $1,800 to $3,800.<\/p>\n

Safeguards are in place to ensure that host organisations have not undertaken retrenchment measures for roles that are similar to those proposed for GRIT traineeships.<\/p>\n

Yes, if the role is offered during the traineeship period. <\/p>\n

However, the traineeship must be officially terminated before the person enters into an employment contract, as the two arrangements cannot overlap.<\/p>\n

Yes, a trainee may exit the programme early for valid reasons, such as securing full-time employment elsewhere. <\/p>\n

However, trainees must provide adequate notice to their host organisations as specified in their training agreement.<\/p>\n

Upon completion of the traineeship, trainees may either be offered full-time positions by their host organisation based on their performance, or pursue opportunities elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Trainees who need help in their job search can use career-matching services through WSG\u2019s Career Connect or NTUC\u2019s e2i career centres.<\/p>\n

They can seek assistance through Career Connect or e2i career centres.<\/p>\n

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