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Sheltered Workshop

Sheltered Workshop by SPD provides employment and vocational training through real contract work for adults with disabilities in Singapore. It builds work skills and readiness via hands-on projects in production and office-based tasks.

Overview

The Sheltered Workshop, supported by Keppel and operated by SPD, provides employment and vocational training opportunities for people with disabilities. Trainees engage in real work environments through sub-contract projects such as packaging, letter-shopping, tagging, data entry, digital scanning, and administrative tasks. The workshop also features skilled craftsmen producing commercial-quality products. This initiative aims to improve the future employment prospects of trainees by equipping them with practical work experience and skills.

Scheme type

Persons with Disabilities (PWD)Employment SupportVocational Training

Who qualifies

Eligibility groups

Persons with disabilities (PWDs)

What you receive

Vocational training
Employment assistance

Eligibility details

  • Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Has a permanent disability (physical, developmental, visual, or hearing impairment)
  • Aged 18 years and above
  • Able to attend to own basic activities of daily living
  • Applicants are assessed for suitability; programme is free for eligible applicants

How to apply

Complete the SPD Referral Form and submit it to SPD for assessment of eligibility and suitability.

Agency details

Important Information

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