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The Career Conversion Programmes and Career Trial Digital Services will be undergoing scheduled maintenance from 30 Oct 2026 2300hrs to 01 Nov 2026 0700hrs. These services will be intermittently unavailable during this period. Thank you for your patience.

The Career Trial Digital Services are currently experiencing a high volume of applications and claims and the processing time may take longer than usual. In particular, the applications for new Career Trial position may take about 2 months. Our apologies for the inconvenience caused.

Career Trial for Jobseekers
Jobseekers can gain experience through a short-term trial to be assessed for employment
The Career Trial (CT) Programme will end after 31 May 2025. Please take note of the following cut-off dates for CT:
Last day for companies to apply for new CT positions: 15 Feb 2025
Last day for companies to send new CT invites to jobseekers: 1 Apr 2025
Last day for jobseekers to submit jobseeker application (via acceptance of CT invite): 15 Apr 2025
Last day for approved CT jobseekers to commence CT: 31 May 2025 or within 1 month from jobseeker application approval (whichever is earlier)

Please take note of the following deadlines for Career Trial claims:

  • Retention Incentive claim: 9 months from CT end date
  • Additional Retention Incentive claim: 12 months from CT end date


For more information, download the Career Trial factsheet, FAQs and Reference guide here

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