{
  "id": 16863062,
  "title": "SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme to cover 140 more courses, including in finance and tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/skillsfuture-level-up-programme-to-cover-140-more-courses-including",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Singapore",
    "slug": "the-business-times-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/economy-policy/skillsfuture-level-programme-cover-140-more-courses-including-finance-and-tech"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting from December 1, mid-career Singaporeans will be able to utilize their $4,000 SkillsFuture credit for a wider range of industry-specific training courses. The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme will expand from Dec 1, offering over 140 additional courses in sectors such as financial services, infocomm technology, and maritime and offshore. This includes 80 Workforce Skills Qualifications full qualifications and 60 courses backed by sector agencies. The expanded offerings will complement the program's initial focus on training at institutes of higher learning, allowing mid-career Singaporeans to upgrade their skills in areas with skills gaps and manpower needs.",
  "summary": "From Dec 1, mid-career Singaporeans can use their S$4,000 credit for more industry-specific training",
  "key_points": [
    "SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme expands Dec 1 with 140+ new courses",
    "Covers finance, tech, maritime sectors in industry-specific training",
    "Includes 80 WSQ qualifications and 60 courses backed by sector agencies"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the range of eligible industry-specific training allows mid-career Singaporeans to better address critical manpower shortages and skills gaps within the financial, technology, and maritime sectors.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/16863062.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "SkillsFuture mid-career support to cover 140 more training programmes, including tech job placements",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/skillsfuture-mid-career-support-to-cover-140-more-training-programmes",
        "published": "2026-10-28T07:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}