lovehandle Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Saw some of you discussed about the headline (like @cycle25) might as well set up a thread to discuss I started using mine all in march, wow, created a list of courses line up from bakery to my profession.... Disappointingly many refuse to use it and refute me that why the rush? while there is no expiry date, it doesn't mean govt will not claw it back after 3 yrs (if under utilised) and also many of the trainees feedbacked that the credits NOT enough, some courses are ex and not WDA-linked/wsq, hence costs more than 500sgd, their credits are all used by end Jan 2016 For those who are no hurry in using and do NOT bother, pls donate it to us instead! jobless cycle25 replied to Gandgolas's topic in Members' Lounge There's skillsfuture credits now which is an option for filling in time. Each person gets $500 apparently and I saw some courses that go for under $30 Since u r here and luvhandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Please make good use of it some of the WDA-WSQ courses allowed you to (eg after attending 3-4 modules), you can achieve a professional cert in floristy etc and you will get S$200 as a reward, so pls really use the credits to upgrade yourself or to do a mid-career change Pick what you want: from F&B (industries that most sporeans shunned?!) to...http://www.wda.gov.sg/content/wdawebsite/L101-ForIndividuals/L201-012WSQforIndividuals.htmlhttp://www.wda.gov.sg/content/wdawebsite/L204-CourseDirectory.html Since u r here and luvhandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dennis23 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 U from WDA?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 No lah as I have said, I used the funds mah luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Use it for second skilling to keep urself competitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 Good that onlylonely has given this a serious thoughts many only question what s the hurry??? luvhandle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycle25 Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 I think its also about finding time and courses that suit you. Sure a lot may cost more than $500, but if you are keen and do a thorough search, can find some for the lower limits too. Personally I've got a lot on my plate right now between IPT, learning driving and my work... So finding time is a bit challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 ooooooooo, I guess most have a job on hand Since u r here and luvhandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittensandBjorn Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thinking of using it to pursue a specialist diploma or taking up another language. Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm still thinking if I should use the credit on my current field OR in another field that I'm interested in. To me, this is a PlanB kind of thing. cycle25 and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlylonely Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 U would have dept trg budget for ur current field of work. Siggest that you use the $500 SF credits for something you have been wanting to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycle25 Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 The culinary ones by PA interest me. But unfortunately a lot of the slots are taken up and no vacancies. Things like Basic Japanese Restaurant Cooking sounds awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted March 19, 2016 Report Share Posted March 19, 2016 7 hours ago, onlylonely said: U would have dept trg budget for ur current field of work. Siggest that you use the $500 SF credits for something you have been wanting to learn I agree with you. I will probably go for some courses that will help me to get a job if I ever going to need one some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonelyboy90 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 for those who are studying in unisim, this $500 skillfuture can be used too! Quote Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipoet Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 4 hours ago, Lonelyboy90 said: for those who are studying in unisim, this $500 skillfuture can be used too! Yeah, I credited mine oredi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 wow , so many SIMs Since u r here and luvhandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) any lobang for baking ? go to the web pages..super confusing like create for many people but with restriction term and conditons....the website is so unfriendly reading. is that any apk,just click and direct to our needs Edited March 20, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhandle Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 On 16/3/2016 at 7:50 PM, Dennis23 said: U from WDA?? Are u from WdA then? lovehandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dennis23 Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 3 minutes ago, luvhandle said: Are u from WdA then? Why asking me since im asking u ma.. hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhandle Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 ??? We r twins, he is lovehandle, I am not lovehandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 (edited) 20 hours ago, Diamond said: any lobang for baking ? go to the web pages..super confusing like create for many people but with restriction term and conditons....the website is so unfriendly reading. Here comes the expert! Yes the website is hard to read and ultra mega unfriendly esp if you have a query and most of the time, u r able to search for the training provider!!!!!!!!! Most of the baking classes are not skillsfuture credit usable Most CC /PA course on bakery are not full fledged , may not be fully hands-on and most of the wsq (heavily sponsored) courses are usually those certificate courses leading to a cooking/baking career type Anyway, enjoy surfing and baking:- so u r left with not much choice http://www.aci.edu.sg/1-day-non-wsq-courses Edited March 21, 2016 by lovehandle luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 all of us - in the higher exec range will be tapping on the credits soonhttp://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/middle-aged-executives-hardest-hit-by-layoffs-seen-as-too-costly-to-retain-too?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&link_time=1458609895 Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Quote and unquote for those who assumed that there is no hurry to use up their credits "The government will make periodic top-ups to Singaporean’s SkillsFuture Credit accounts. Warmest regards, Nur Jannah Nur Jannah Amran (Ms) | Executive Claims Officer | Singapore Workforce Development Agency | SkillsFuture Credit Division | Tel: 6812 2105 | Connect with us at www.facebook.com/WDASingapore" Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 On 20/3/2016 at 0:51 AM, Diamond said: any lobang for baking ? Latest decorating courses from famous B-I-Y http://www.b-i-y.com/b-i-y-course-centre/classes-eligible-for-skills-future-credit.html (but no baking in such classes) as I have mentioned , very limited! Since u r here and luvhandle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Not sure how the coming budget by the govt will impact on this credit? luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sport-coholic Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 On 22/03/2016 at 4:15 PM, lovehandle said: all of us - in the higher exec range will be tapping on the credits soonhttp://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/middle-aged-executives-hardest-hit-by-layoffs-seen-as-too-costly-to-retain-too?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&link_time=1458609895 As I inch towards the big 4-0, I'm getting worried also. Quoting from the report: "At this age, and with many years of experience, some firms may say that we are overqualified for the job," she said. "We are open to lower salaries, but are companies willing to give us a chance?" We are always told to upgrade our skills, blah, blah, blah...but no matter what you do, I feel it's the age that employers will look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 8 hours ago, Sport-coholic said: As I inch towards the big 4-0, I'm getting worried also. Quoting from the report: "At this age, and with many years of experience, some firms may say that we are overqualified for the job," she said. "We are open to lower salaries, but are companies willing to give us a chance?" We are always told to upgrade our skills, blah, blah, blah...but no matter what you do, I feel it's the age that employers will look at. True! Many clowns assumed that by lowering ourselves by taking an assistant or junior role will do, but no1 will hire a mid-mgt person for a low pay because later, they will job-hop when opportunity arise............ Upgrade takes sometimes to complete, it took me a while just to complete a simple certificate, not to mention something higher........ (some courses are not cheap but good that they might topup) When govt means upgrade it includes a total switch eg in the past you r doing Admin but now u r thinking of F&B too Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archdraong Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) 8 hours ago, Sport-coholic said: As I inch towards the big 4-0, I'm getting worried also. Quoting from the report: "At this age, and with many years of experience, some firms may say that we are overqualified for the job," she said. "We are open to lower salaries, but are companies willing to give us a chance?" We are always told to upgrade our skills, blah, blah, blah...but no matter what you do, I feel it's the age that employers will look at. Sadly, it is already happening to a number of execs. The hotel that I am at kept having tons of resumes from those in banking and financial sectors, heard the same goes for other hotels as well. Only issue is they have forgotten that the reason why the hotel industry have so few locals is that the pay is peanuts and you can't expect to be a supervisor or manager of a front office with no prior experience.(many cvs' expected salaries were placed at $3000 above, even for fresh graduates)In case you're wondering, front office agent pay ranges from $1600 ~ $2000 in the market, while duty manager ranged from $2600~$3000. Those that we have had accepted in the end quit (and who did not minded the many times paycut)within months as the service industry is very different from what they had anticipated. It's never easy facing guests, especially if you're in a 5 star hotel. The credits i rather use to pick up skills that value add and is beneficial long term like programming skills or maybe sommelier certificate from @Sunrice Academy, etc Edited March 25, 2016 by archdraong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathblade88 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Interesting to find out what the TechSkills Accelerator has to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Someone brought up that the SKILLFUTURE website is user-unfriendly. I totally agree with him. Too much info and quite badly organized, thus making it very intimating and easily put someone off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) 16 hours ago, bluerunner said: Someone brought up that the SKILLFUTURE website is user-unfriendly. I totally agree with him. Too much info and quite badly organized, thus making it very intimating and easily put someone off. Yes, you are right! You must have a hard time trying to pick a course right? Edited March 26, 2016 by lovehandle Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerunner Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, lovehandle said: Yes, you are right! You must have a hard time trying to pick a course right? Click here click there until I lost Liao. Then the procedure of how one can choose a course and the payment method is also very confusing. Too much words!!! Old ppl cannot read so much without falling asleep, you know. Aiyoh. Edited March 26, 2016 by bluerunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 Kekekeke u cant b older than me bah? but u highlighted a valid point, many uncles and grandma were asked to pickup a language or some courses by PA i wonder how much they must suffer... In fact i wrote in to the dept to change or better their system!!!!! (hence u can see some of their replies abv- but i doubt they can change it so soon) Tips- for payment: usu click payment to vendor/trainer (for most of the time) u will only click payment to u when u first forkout payment to the training vendor Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 anyone successfully tap on this credit (besides me)? Any interesting courses to share with members - apart from bakery class? Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycle25 Posted March 29, 2016 Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 8 hours ago, Since u r here said: those by PA likely are NOT fully handson and furthermore, it is all snatched up by aunties and hsewives very fast The trainer tend to converse in mandarin instead Could u list some here? I understand that they aren't fully hands on and some are conducted in Mandarin. However, it still does sound interesting as basic as it may be. Variety Baking for Adults Description: Whether you are a busy executive or a homemaker, you will pick up the basics of convenient baking and learn to make a variety of easy-to-prepare item Can't seem to get the others to load at the moment. lovehandle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Wow truly a co. That concerns abt the rank&file luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 On 18 March 2016 at 9:47 PM, KittensandBjorn said: Thinking of using it to pursue a specialist diploma or taking up another language. Kitten u selected your specialist course ? luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/make-filing-skillsfuture-claims-easier-for-non-tech-savvy-people Goodness! he suggested using old method of snail mail for submission!!! Those who r less tech-savvy should approach the CC/ PA etc for help instead The system should be improved to be even more user-friendly instead and allows a "save" function for submission Edited April 11, 2016 by lovehandle luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sport-coholic Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 9 hours ago, lovehandle said: http://www.straitstimes.com/forum/letters-on-the-web/make-filing-skillsfuture-claims-easier-for-non-tech-savvy-people So must spend the credits on learning computer skills first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 If u followed chnewasia fb before leading to this page: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/ict-f-b-courses-popular/2681010.html Someone shared that those over-educated (I presumed with degree and above) will not find the credits too useful as the news reported, it is the basic ict and F&b courses that r popular, we can more or less guess who are the ones who need such basic courses luvhandle and Since u r here 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Noteworthy that the Government is expected to set aside $1 b for the SkillsFuture Credit http://business.asiaone.com/news/training-providers-expect-higher-demand-courses go and spend NOW! For those who is having some issues submitting claim, or have qns in mind Though I m not fr WDA, hope this will help to answer your querieshttp://www.skillsfuture.sg/credit/help Those who generally ok / IT savvy shdnt have issues but the website indeed sucks/lousy interface, lousy search functions etc Edited April 11, 2016 by lovehandle Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovehandle Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anyway, they made it so simple by saying "pick a new skill" to join a new industry and your retrenchment/unemployment issues will be easily solved! http://momsingapore.blogspot.sg/2016/04/5-things-to-do-if-youve-lost-your-job.html Since u r here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 5 hours ago, Since u r here said: Diamond, managed to go for any interesting baking courses? esp those recommended by lovehandle? How is it? nae///... the fucking website after so many complaint...also dun bother to amend. i m trying to write in to media cock for script writing...sick of the style hope to inject new blood likeme....copy some blowing stories into their script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transmissionsm Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 (edited) I used it for my uni course fees. It's really better than nothing because I can use the 500 dollars I saved to buy other things Edited May 1, 2016 by transmissionsm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittensandBjorn Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 First successful claim! forbiindiantop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 On 21/04/2016 at 7:46 PM, Diamond said: nae///... the fucking website after so many complaint...also dun bother to amend. i m trying to write in to media cock for script writing...sick of the style hope to inject new blood likeme....copy some blowing stories into their script. How to? If the people in charge are not creative, media-oriented people, if objective is not to blow audience's minds...waste of effort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, Cube3 said: How to? If the people in charge are not creative, media-oriented people, if objective is not to blow audience's minds...waste of effort! i write in ...but ask me to pay for course fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sport-coholic Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Diamond said: i write in ...but ask me to pay for course fee. They see no future in Singapore media industry hence not subsidising. Edited May 2, 2016 by Sport-coholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrezal Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 3 hours ago, KittensandBjorn said: First successful claim! Oooh that looks like an interesting course. Sounds like a Ministry of Foreign Affairs kind of subject. I'm going to do either a Japanese language course or a Teaching English as a Foreign Language course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube3 Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 6 hours ago, Diamond said: i write in ...but ask me to pay for course fee. Yes, cuz their purpose is not to source for talent and produce quality shows, but to make $$$...even out of young scriptwriters trying to hone their craft. - Can SkillsFuture Credits be used for the course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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