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Adopted technology and training programmes with funding from the CTC Grant, automating processes and empowering workers with higher-value work.

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Implemented digital scanners and clinical software with funding from the CTC Grant, elevating patient care that led to growth and recurrent allowance for workers.

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Implemented a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system with funding from the CTC Grant, unifying operations and redesigning roles for a future-ready business and workforce.

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NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant

NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant

Designed to help companies stay competitive, innovate with confidence, and future-proof your workforce.
NTUC Company Training Committee CTC Grant
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What is it
Funding support for transformation projects that lead to business and worker outcomes
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Who it’s for
Eligible organisations that have formed Company Training Committees (CTCs)
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What it offers
Each project is subject to a funding of up to 70% of qualifying cost
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How it works
Work with NTUC, CTC and worker representatives to draft a transformation plan and implement it
Learn more about CTC here
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How do I know if i’m eligible?

Entities* legally registered or incorporated in Singapore that can form a CTC are welcome to apply, such as:
Companies
Societies
Non-Profit Organisations
(e.g. charities & social service agencies)
*Government bodies, statutory boards, organs of state, and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Government are not eligible.

What can be supported under the CTC Grant?

The CTC Grant supports up to 70% of qualifying cost related to the transformation or training. It covers items deemed relevant and tied to transformation plans, and must serve to strengthen worker and business outcomes.
Supportable items

(1) Training: In-house or external courses (non-SSG-supported) tied to the transformation project

(2) Equipment & Software: In-house or external courses (non-SSG-supported) tied to the transformation project

(3) Consultancy Services

(1) Enterprise: Enhanced business capabilities, innovation, and/or productivity for greater efficacy
(2) Workforce: Better career prospects and wages for workers (Singaporeans and Singapore PRs) through efforts such as job redesign, with at least 1 of the following outcomes:
  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Recurrent Skills Allowance1 or One-time Allowance2; and/or
  • Implemented Career Development Plan (CDP) that is communicated to staff.
1 Frequency can be monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or yearly. Amount will commensurate with the scale and type of project, in consultation with CTCs
2 This is applicable only for projects with training components tied to an approved CTC Grant transformation project.Amount of skills allowance is to be commensurate with scale and type of project.
  • Each project is subject to a funding of up to 70% of qualifying cost.
  • Organisations can receive funding for in-house or non SSG-supported external training courses, so long as the training is tied to a CTC Grant transformation project.
  • In-house training is funded at $9/hour and external non SSG-supported courses funded up to 70% of course fee. Funding caps may apply.
  • To be eligible for claims disbursement, applicant must meet the committed worker outcomes as stated in the Letter of Award (LOA).
Funding quantum will be assessed based on:
  • Strength of project from business transformation perspective; and
  • Cost of project in relation to the committed worker outcomes.
Note: The application deadline for CTC Grant has been extended to 31 Mar 2028.
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Work with NTUC to
form a CTC

Comprising management and staff representatives, CTCs empower your workers and prepare your business to tackle any challenge. Learn more about CTC here

Identify project’s scope and get it validated

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If you are a unionised company, contact your union here
If you are a company with SME Partners, email us here

Engage with e2i to review
your plan

When your draft transformation and/or training plan is ready, get in touch with us here

Discover how companies and workers have benefitted from the NTUC CTC Grant

Success stories help build confidence, learn the transformation they experienced with CTC Grant.

SGS Testing

Segar automated their manual lab processes with an advanced robotic system, freeing analysts for higher-value work. It resulted in improved accuracy and efficiency, and the team’s growth was rewarded with a pay increment.

Royce Dental Group

Dr Evan elevated patient care across Royce Dental’s clinics, rolling out digital oral scanners to reduce errors, improve patient comfort, and equip dental assistants with new digital capabilities.

Web Master Consultancy

Facing rapid growth, Ivan implemented a fully integrated ERP system, unifying business operations and empowering employees for more strategic, future-ready work.

Air Market

Alvin transformed warehouse operations with a new management system, enhancing real-time data access, streamlining workflows, and empowering workers with higher-value skills and improved remuneration.

Cominco

Vignesha modernised their security operations by implementing a central command centre, enhancing surveillance, improving response, and equipping his team with valuable digital skills.

Kenko

Michelle digitalised Kenko’s core operations, boosting efficiency, enabling smarter business decisions, and upskilling staff for better customer experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CTC?

The Company Training Committee (CTC) serves as a platform for the management partners (e.g. Owner / MD / CEO / GM or key decision maker) and union representatives to work together in helping their workers to upskill and reskill in tandem with business transformation requirements. The CTC was one of the initiatives launched in April 2019 by the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) to support workers in achieving better work prospects through company training.

What is the CTC Grant?

NTUC CTC Grant is a fund managed by NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) to support businesses that have formed Company Training Committees (CTC) to implement organisational transformation plans that would lead to better business and worker outcomes.
For more information, visit e2i at www.e2i.com.sg/ctc

What are the key benefits of the NTUC CTC Grant?

Business transformation- businesses benefit from enhanced core capabilities, innovation and/or productivity and Worker transformation- workers benefit from improved employment outcomes such as higher wages, structured career development plans, better skills

What is the enhancement made to the CTC Grant in 2024?

With effect from 1 August 2024, organisations can now apply to fund in-house or external training courses needed for employees to effect the transformation project, under the ‘training component’. With training, the CTC Grant provides more comprehensive support for organisations where workers are upskilled/reskilled to adapt to redesigned jobs and processes.
The new training support is for non-SSG-supported courses and must not receive any other funding from government sources. This new component funds non-OEM training so long as it is tied to the transformation project.
Prior to August 2024, the NTUC CTC Grant only supported OEM / software training related to the transformation project. Currently, OEM training is fundable under transformation projects and not funded under the training component.

What is the funding for the training component and eligibility criteria for receiving funding for training?

Funding for:
  1. External training: Up to 70% of course fees, applicable for non-SSG-supported courses only*
  2. In-house training: $9/hour per worker*.
*Subject to other funding caps/conditions where applicable.
Criteria:
  • Training components must be tied to the transformation project.
  • Organisations would also need to provide worker outcomes in terms of career development and/or wage increment and/or skills allowance.
  • The quantum of the wage increment and/or recurrent/one-time skills allowance must be commensurate with the scale of the training component funding amount and as endorsed by the CTC.
  • To be eligible for claims disbursement, the applicant is to meet the committed worker outcomes as stated in the Letter of Award (LOA).
Note: An applicant may apply for a transformation project with or without a training component, and/or apply for just a training component tied to a previously approved transformation project.

How can a company form a CTC?

Unionised organisations or partners of U SME are to approach your union. The formalisation of CTCs could be incorporated in the Collective Agreement (CA).
Non-unionised organisations are welcome to work with e2i to form a CTC. An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) may be signed between a senior management partner (e.g. Owner / MD / CEO / GM or key decision maker) of the entity, NTUC / worker rep from U SME or the relevant NTUC Cluster Group, and other partners. To set up CTCs, please contact e2i via www.e2i.sg/ctcenquiries.

Does my company need to form a CTC to apply for this grant?

Yes. The CTC serves as a platform to help workers to upskill and reskill in tandem with business transformation and requirements. It is a structured approach to ensure that targeted outcomes are effectively planned and executed before the applicant moves on to work on the transformation plan for the grant.

Who is eligible for this grant?

The applicant must meet all criteria:

  • Be legally registered or incorporated in Singapore. Organisation to determine eligibility:
    1. Eligible: Companies, societies, non-profit organisations such as charities and social service agencies, Restructured Hospitals, Autonomous Universities (AUs), and Social Enterprises.
    2. Ineligible: Government bodies, statutory boards, Organs of State, wholly owned subsidiaries of Government.
  • Have set up a CTC
  • Developed a transformation and/or training plan(s), that are endorsed by your CTC’s NTUC / Worker rep.

Are foreign companies eligible for this grant?

Only organisations legally registered or incorporated in Singapore are eligible.

What are the worker outcomes required for transformation projects with or without training?

For workers committed to the ‘transformation project’:
The applicant is to fulfil at least one of the three conditions for every impacted worker:

  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Implemented a Career Development Plan (CDP) that is communicated to staff; and/or
  • Recurrent Skills Allowance

What are the worker outcomes required for workers committed to training only (tied to the transformation project)?

For workers committed to ‘training only’:
The applicant is to fulfil at least one of the three conditions for every impacted worker:

  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Implemented CDP that is communicated to staff; and/or
  • One-time Skills Allowance

Is there a minimum number of workers to commit to a project application?

No, but worker outcomes should be commensurate with the scale of the transformation project funding amount.

Can the transformation project benefit foreign workers?

Funding will only be given to local workers (Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents) who are impacted by the transformation project.

What is a Career Development Plan (CDP)?

A Career Development Plan (CDP) is a structured progression pathway curated based on a worker’s role, skills and wages. Candidates will undergo pre-determined training and acquire new skill sets which are highly relevant to their job responsibilities. This plan aims to not only increase workers’ remuneration due to their job redesign, but also increase the productivity of businesses. CDP should consist of the following three key information: (i) job role, (ii) salary range and (iii) skills required.

What are the worker outcomes required for transformation projects with or without training?

For workers committed to the ‘transformation project’:
The applicant is to fulfil at least one of the three conditions for every impacted worker:

  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Implemented a Career Development Plan (CDP) that is communicated to staff; and/or
  • Recurrent Skills Allowance

What are the worker outcomes required for workers committed to training only (tied to the transformation project)?

For workers committed to ‘training only’:
The applicant is to fulfil at least one of the three conditions for every impacted worker:

  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Implemented CDP that is communicated to staff; and/or
  • One-time Skills Allowance

Is there a minimum number of workers to commit to a project application?

No, but worker outcomes should be commensurate with the scale of the transformation project funding amount.

Can the transformation project benefit foreign workers?

Funding will only be given to local workers (Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents) who are impacted by the transformation project.

What is a Career Development Plan (CDP)?

A Career Development Plan (CDP) is a structured progression pathway curated based on a worker’s role, skills and wages. Candidates will undergo pre-determined training and acquire new skill sets which are highly relevant to their job responsibilities. This plan aims to not only increase workers’ remuneration due to their job redesign, but also increase the productivity of businesses. CDP should consist of the following three key information: (i) job role, (ii) salary range and (iii) skills required.

What is a CTC-endorsed transformation plan?

A CTC-endorsed transformation plan is developed and supported by the applicant’s CTC, consisting of:
  1. Senior management rep* (e.g. Owner / MD / CEO / GM or key decision maker);
  2. NTUC / worker rep (i.e. President of Union, ES / GS or U SME Director or NTUC Cluster Super Lead)
*The rep is a senior management partner who can make business and workforce decisions for the entity.
The transformation plan outlines how an applicant aims to achieve enterprise and workforce transformation by enhancing business capabilities, innovation and/or productivity. It details the strategies and steps to bring about better career prospects and higher wages for local workers (Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents) through efforts such as job redesign. The plan must include a commitment to at least one of the following worker outcomes:
  • Wage increase; and/or
  • Implemented a Career Development Plan (CDP) that is communicated to staff; and/or
  • Recurrent skills Allowance

What is the application window for the grant and how to apply for this grant?

Organisations can apply for funding from 1 Aug 2022 to 31 Jul 2026. The e2i Grant Portal shares step-by-step information on grant applications. All application(s) are to be submitted via https://grants.e2i.com.sg

Who can submit project applications for the grant?

Application for transformation project is to be sent directly to e2i via our Grant Portal. Third-party submissions such as external consultants or applicant’s representatives will be rejected.

How long will my company be given to complete the project, if approved?

Successful applicants will be given one year to complete the project. To illustrate, the project funding period will be stated in the LOA, and it will be for 1 year in duration e.g. 1 Oct 2022 – 30 Sep 2023. Supportable components approved and stated in the LOO must be purchased and implemented within the project funding period.
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