All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and

• Graduated in 2024, 2025 or 2026 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024, 2025, or 2026.

• Applicants must have no prior working experience and must be prepared to commit to a full-time traineeship.  

Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2026 but will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2027 are eligible for the programme as well.