Debated in Parliament on 22 Sep 2025.
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Manpower (a) how is the traineeship allowance of $1,800 to $2,400 for the GRaduate Industry Traineeships Programme determined; and (b) how does this compare with average salaries in the past year for fresh graduates from universities, polytechnics, ITEs and other educational institutions.
Ms Eileen Chong Pei Shan asked the Minister for Manpower (a) what are the mean and median starting salaries of graduates who have taken part in the SGUnited Traineeship Programme and (i) who are subsequently employed by their host organisation or (ii) found employment elsewhere; and (b) how do these figures compare against those of graduates who found employment without having taken part in the Programme.
The Member may refer to the oral reply that will be given on 23 September 2025 in response to related Parliamentary Questions on graduate employment and GRaduate Industry Traineeships Programme. [Please refer to "Reasons for Lower Proportion of Fresh Graduates in Full-time Employment and Extent of Help from GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme", Official Report, 23 September 2025, Vol 96, Issue 3, Oral Answers to Questions section.]
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