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Forum: SkillsFuture and MPA offer funding support for maritime sector courses

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox We thank Mr Sim Eng Cheong for his letter ' Broaden SkillsFuture support for industry-specific training ' (June 27). The SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) can be used for over 7,000 courses, including courses specific to the maritime sector, such as Nanyang Technological University's Master of Science (Maritime Studies), Singapore Polytechnic's Specialist Diploma in Maritime Superintendency, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic's Diploma in Offshore and Sustainable Engineering. These courses have been identified to deliver strong employability outcomes. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) also provides funding support of up to 70 per cent for some 170 maritime courses under MPA's Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF). A full list of MCF-approved courses and the applicable funding support can be found on MPA's website. SkillsFuture Singapore and sector agencies, such as the MPA, work closely to continually review and refresh our list of training programmes that support career development. We welcome suggestions from interested individuals on high-quality courses that are relevant to the profession and valued by the industry. Peggy Lim Director, Public Engagement Division SkillsFuture Singapore Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Govt will continue to support families, including growing group of seniors: PM Wong at PCF Family Day Singapore From Normal stream to Parliament: 3 Singapore politicians share their journeys World Deal or no deal? EU faces critical decision in response to Trump's latest tariff salvo Singapore Segregated recycling bins found to lower contamination rate as more spring up Sport Two participants injured after another breached safety protocol during Pesta Sukan archery event Asia Mahathir discharged from hospital after feeling fatigued during birthday gathering Singapore Medics treat 7 after blaze at HDB block lift lobby in Chai Chee Singapore I lost my daughter to Kpod addiction: Father of 19-year-old shares heartbreak and lessons Ng Yi Han Director, Innovation, Technology & Talent Development Division Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore