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Decommissioning of the SDF EasyNet System - With the launch of SkillsConnect for the administration of training grants in March 2010, all applications and claims for WDA funding are now submitted in this new system. The SDF EasyNet system stopped accepting claim submissions on 26 March 2011. Users can continue to access this system to make enquiries up to 31 March 2012. The SDF EasyNet system will be fully decommissioned from public access on 1 April 2012.
To access the SkillsConnect system for new submissions and to find out more details, please log on to https://www.skillsconnect.gov.sg.
Should you require further clarifications or assistance, please contact our customer service officer at 6883 5885 or email us at wda_sdf@wda.gov.sg.
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Notice of Migration of Approved Enrolments from SDF EasyNet to SkillsConnect with effect from 26 March 2011 - WDA will be carrying out a migration exercise from 26 March 2011 to 30 April 2011. During this period, training providers will not be able to submit claims using the EasyNet system. Please note that the last day for submission of claims will be 25 March 2011, by 2359hrs. Training providers may resume submission of claims for approved enrolments using the SkillsConnect system from 1 May 2011. Please click here for more information.
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Revision of Course Fee and Absentee Payroll Funding Rates - The two-year Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience (SPUR) expires on 30 November 2010. Employers will qualify for the revised funding rates for courses commencing on or after 1 December 2010. Please click here for more details.
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SkillsConnect Phase 2 – Full Launch – The full launch of Phase 2 of the SkillsConnect system which provides for the application and claim of training grants (comprising course fee and absentee payroll grants) will take place on 22 March 2010. Please click here for more information.
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A Security Firm Was Prosecuted for Falsified Claims - WDA acted against the Director and an employee of a security firm for submitting falsified claims to the SDF and Absentee Payroll Funding scheme. More information can be found in this Notification sent to Security Companies and Training Providers.
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System Blockage - Prior to the soft launch of Phase 2 of the SkillsConnect system, there will be a system blockage of SDF EasyNet system from 12 Oct 09. During this time, the SDF EasyNet system will not be able to accept transactions made by training providers. Please click here for more information.
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Update on Unique Entity Number (UEN) and NRIC Deployment – The move to Phase 2 of the SkillsConnect system requires the assistance of training providers and companies to ensure that their UEN and newly-added NRIC fields are updated accordingly. This exercise shall commence from 11 August 2009. Please click here for more information.
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Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience - The Ministry of Manpower has introduced new measures under SPUR (Skills Programme for Upgrading and Resilience) to further develop Singapore’s manpower capabilities and provide greater support for companies and workers, especially Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), affected by the downturn. Please click here for more information on SPUR.
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Revision of Skills Development Levy (SDL) - With effect from 1 October 2008, SDL contribution is payable by employers for all employees up to the first $4,500 of gross monthly remuneration at a reduced levy rate of 0.25% or $2, whichever is higher. For more details Click here.
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Revision of Absentee Payroll Funding - Increase in Absentee Payroll cap to better support training for PMETs. With effect from 15 May 2009, absentee payroll cap will be increased from $6/$6.80 to $10 per training hour for employees sent for training under SPUR. Employers will qualify for this new absentee payroll rate for all SPUR courses commencing on or after 15 May 2009. Please click here to visit the SRP website for more information on Absentee Payroll funding.
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Misuse of the SDF - WDA takes firm stand against misuse of the Skills Development Fund. More information can be found in the Notification sent to all Training Providers & Companies and the Press Release issued.
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Update of Terms and Conditions - Please be informed that WDA has updated the Terms and Conditions for Companies and Provider. The new Terms and Conditions will take effect from 1 June 2007. Please click here to view the updated Terms and Conditions for Companies. Please click here to view the updated Terms and Conditions for Training Providers.
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