Singapore has instituted a new Jobseeker Support Program (JSP) that provides financial aid to unemployed persons actively looking for work in an effort to alleviate some of the financial burden involved when job seekers are trying to find suitable employment opportunities.
If you are currently out of work and looking for a job, the program could offer assistance up to SGD 6,000. Here is everything you need to know about the eligibility criteria, application, and ways to benefit from the scheme.
What is Jobseeker Support Program (JSP) About?
The JSP, or Jobseeker Support Program, was started by the government to offer temporary assistance to jobseekers in Singapore. It intends to get the support to those who are unemployed and actively looking for work in order to meet their basic financial needs during the time they look for a job. Jobseekers qualifying for this scheme will receive amounts totaling SGD 6,000 over a maximum period of 6 months.
JSP Eligibility Requirements
To satisfy the jobseeker support program’s criteria, applicants must be either Singapore citizens or permanent residents aged 30 to 59 and seeking full-time work. The applicants must have been unemployed for at least six months prior to applying and have worked at least twelve months in the last two years. Besides these criteria, applicants must also take part in government job search programs and career coaching sessions.
How Much Financial Assistance You Can Get?
The amount of financial assistance is dependent on the past income of the applicant and level of efforts exerted on job-searching. The first three months will provide SGD 800 per month for a total of SGD 2,400, while the next three months will drop to SGD 600 per month for a total of SGD 1,800. By participating in career coaching and showing active participation in job-search programs, the higher financial assistance would be given, bringing total support to anywhere between SGD 4,200 – 6,000.
How to Apply for JSP?
If you want to apply for the Jobseeker Support Program, go to the MyCareersFuture website. Using your Singpass account, sign in and submit your application with required documents including proof of unemployment, employment history, and participation in career coaching sessions. The approval of the application usually takes 2-3 weeks, and the financial aid will be directly deposited into your bank account on a monthly basis.
Tips to increase your chance of approval
Attending government job search workshops, regularly updating your resume on the MyCareersFuture portal, going for career coaching, and actively applying for jobs while tracking your applications may all support your chances of approval.
Conclusion
The Jobseeker Support Program tag for benefits constitutes a good move towards assisting unemployed citizens of Singapore who need some financial support while actively looking for jobs. With assistance up to SGD 6,000, it can temporarily take the sting out of life during trying times.