Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
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What is the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)?
UTAP is a training benefit for NTUC members to defray their cost of training. This benefit is to encourage more NTUC members to go for skills upgrading.
NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded** course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from $250 to $500.
Who can apply?
All NTUC members can apply for UTAP. However, the following criteria must be met to be eligible for UTAP:
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Paid-up union membership before the course commenced, throughout the course, and at the point of claim
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Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period
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The course must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
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You must not be blacklisted by SSG for training grants
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You must achieve minimum attendance for the course based on existing Government regulations and sit for all prescribed examination(s) if any
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UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion
How to apply?
Step 1: Register for our course and attend training. For course information and enrolment, please contact the training provider.
Step 2: Log in to the U Portal account to submit the UTAP application. NTUC members should apply for their UTAP claim within 6 months after the course ends. Late applications will be rejected.