- Of the new hires under the Jobs Growth Incentive scheme, more than 1,600 are persons with disabilities
- The scheme was introduced in August 2020 to support employers to expand domestic hiring
- It has been extended to September 2021
- Manpower Minister Tan See Leng encouraged employers not to delay their hiring plans in hopes the scheme will be available indefinitely but to seize opportunities
SINGAPORE — After looking for a job for a month, Ms Jessica Szeto, 30, was apprehensive about starting a first full-time position in December last year.
“I was a little bit nervous but now I’m okay, much better.” Ms Szteo packs food products to be delivered to customers and works as a server at The Social Kitchen, a social enterprise that hires persons with disabilities and mature workers.
She had gained confidence in her role after receiving training and help from her colleagues, she added.