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Support for Workers & Fresh Graduates

Supporting workers and fresh graduates to gain industry experience and transition into full-time employment.

Last updated 1 September 2026
Graduate Industry Traineeships

What are the Graduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) & GRIT@Gov Programmes?

The GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme (opens in new tab) is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Manpower (opens in new tab) and Skills and Workforce Development Agency (opens in new tab) (SWDA) that offers fresh graduates structured traineeship opportunities lasting 3 to 6 months across a wide range of sectors in both the private and public sectors.

GRIT@Gov (opens in new tab), coordinated by the Public Service Division (opens in new tab) (PSD), provides fresh graduates with traineeship opportunities within public sector agencies.

How do GRIT and GRIT@Gov support fresh graduates?

Designed to support fresh graduates amid economic uncertainties, the programmes help participants gain hands-on, industry-relevant experience through structured on-the-job training, while preparing them for a smoother transition into full-time employment.

Through the programmes, participants can:

  • Gain valuable industry experience through structured traineeships

  • Strengthen their employability and readiness for full-time roles

  • Receive monthly traineeship allowance from $1,800 to $2,400

Apply for traineeships under GRIT and GRIT@Gov programmes (opens in new tab)

When were the GRIT Programmes launched?

The Government launched the GRIT Programme in October 2025, offering 800 structured opportunities across the public and private sectors. The initiative helps fresh graduates gain industry experience, develop practical skills, and strengthen their employability.

The GRIT Programme was announced on 22 August 2025 by then-Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng.

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