Project title: Support for Training and Upskilling of Lower-Wage Workers
The Workplace Policy and Strategy Division’s mission is to achieve “Thriving Workplaces that Promote Economic Growth and Safeguard our Social Compact”. The Inclusive Workplaces team develops policies and initiatives to foster progressive workplace practices and uplift lower wage workers.
This internship project will focus on conducting a comprehensive landscape scan of international training support schemes designed to improve employment outcomes for lower-wage workers. You will research various programs, initiatives, and policies implemented globally, with an emphasis on identifying best practices that have proven effective in helping lower-wage workers secure better career progress pathways and higher wages.
Ministry of Manpower
Intern, Support for Training and Upskilling of Lower-Wage Workers, WPSD
Internship
Closing on 15 Jan 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
The intern will find and review case studies internationally, analyse the strategies used to encourage lower-wage workers to upskill, and propose policy interventions for Singapore. The recommendations will contribute to the design of effective policy interventions aimed at improving employment outcomes for lower-wage workers in Singapore. The intern may also be involved in ongoing tripartite negotiations on how best to support lower-wage workers to have better employment outcomes through increases in productivity and wages.
What we are looking for
Ability to read and write well, evaluate different policy approaches and articulate advantages/disadvantages, contextualise recommendations to Singapore
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Jan 2026.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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