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Formed through the merger of SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, the agency brings together skills and workforce development, as well as employment support functions, under a single organisation.
The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) has officially been established as a new statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM), jointly overseen with the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Formed through the merger of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG), the agency brings together skills and workforce development, as well as employment support functions, under a single organisation.
Building on both agencies' mandates over the past decade, SWDA aims to help Singaporeans take charge of their careers, pursue lifelong learning, and access good jobs. It also aims to support employers in designing good jobs and developing a skilled workforce.
To achieve these goals, the agency has outlined three key work priorities.
The first is to help individuals take ownership of their learning and career journeys while improving access to opportunities at every stage of work. SWDA said it will strengthen access to training and job opportunities through improved needs-based services, enhanced labour market information, and better navigation and recommendation tools. These initiatives are intended to help individuals make informed decisions on training and career planning, while supporting long-term career growth.
The second priority centres on helping employers design good jobs and invest in workforce development to build a future-ready workforce. This includes supporting organisations in adopting skills-first practices to attract and retain talent, while partnering employers to identify in-demand skills, strengthen workplace learning, and encourage greater participation in upskilling and reskilling programmes.
Its third priority is to establish a more integrated and responsive training, career, and employment services ecosystem. To achieve this, SWDA will work with training providers, career and employment service providers, and other partners to strengthen capabilities and deliver high-quality, industry-relevant services that support career transitions, lifelong career development, and skills development for both individuals and employers.
Beyond these priorities, SWDA said it will work closely with institutions of higher learning, tripartite partners, industry associations, and service providers to respond to evolving workforce needs. It also plans to integrate jobs and skills data more effectively and co-create practical solutions to deliver a more seamless skills and career journey.
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