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ResourcesYellow Ribbon Fund’s (YRF) Skills Training Assistance to Restart (STAR) Bursary
The YRF STAR Bursary provides financial assistance to low-income ex-offenders who wish to pursue tertiary education or skills-based training after their release.
YRF aims to support inmates and ex-offenders in building viable futures for themselves and their families through upgrading, which will enhance employability and encourage self-sufficiency.
The beneficiaries of the YRF STAR Bursary may also serve as role models and inspire ex-offenders to rebuild their lives through education.
Partners’ Repository and Engagement Platform (PREP)
PREP is a one-stop resource platform for employers and job seekers.
PREP displays jobs posted by YRSG partner employers on the national job portal, MyCareersFuture (MCF). Users can enjoy:
Time savings: Job posting, searching and application are centralised on MCF, eliminating the need for users to navigate multiple platforms.
More features: In addition to the available PREP functions, users can take advantage of MCF’s powerful functions such as job matching, potential candidate suggestions, and a resume checker, for a better hiring experience.
Greater outreach: PREP is accessible by members of public. Employers can look forward to higher viewership for their job positions and visibility as inclusive organisations, while job seekers have more job choices.
MySkillsFuture is a one-stop portal for Singaporeans to upskill in their lifelong learning journey. Individuals can claim their SkillsFuture Credit, learn more about the latest skills in demand, and view more than 20,000 SkillsFuture Credit eligible courses in the course directory.