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Fortitude Budget to help create new jobs and traineeships

Claudia Chong
Published Mon, May 25, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    JOBS will be a key part of the fourth Covid-19 support package, said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat on Monday.

    The supplementary measures to be announced on Tuesday will create new jobs, while traineeships and other opportunities will be established for those completing their post-secondary education this year. It will also give assistance to workers who want to upskill, Mr Heng said in a Facebook post.

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