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MINDS (Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore)

Hi-Job! -- Job Placement / Job Support Programme

MINDS Employment offers supported and open employment pathways for persons with intellectual disabilities through vocational training, job coaching, and sustained post-placement support. It partners with inclusive employers and provides structured environments to build confidence, independence, and job success.

Overview

MINDS Employment provides tailored pathways to work for persons with intellectual disabilities (ID), supporting both readiness and sustained success at work.

  • Personalised vocational pathways that focus on strengths, interests, and job readiness
  • Pre-vocational and on-the-job training delivered via Regional and Community Hubs
  • Supported employment in structured environments to build work habits, confidence, and workplace readiness
  • Open employment support through the Hi-Job! Job Placement / Job Support Programme, including profiling, job matching, short work assessments, and up to 1 year of post-placement support and workplace mediation
  • Job coaching and guidance by Training Officers and Allied Health Professionals
  • Real-world skills development through MINDS social enterprises (e.g., baking, retail, light manufacturing)
  • Partnerships with inclusive employers, with job redesign and on-site support to ensure sustainable placements
  • End-to-end assistance for inclusive hiring to create meaningful, long-term employment outcomes for persons with ID

Scheme type

Persons with Disabilities (PWD)Special NeedsEmployment SupportVocational Training

Who qualifies

Eligibility groups

Persons with disabilities (PWDs)
Persons with special needs

What you receive

Vocational training
Employment assistance
Skills training and job matching
Information services

Eligibility details

  • Persons with intellectual disability (ID) who are seeking pre-vocational training, supported employment, or open employment.
  • Singapore Citizen or PR
  • At least 16 years of age
  • An independent traveller
  • Independent in self-care Note: Suitability for roles is assessed via profiling, matching, and a short work assessment.

How to apply

Contact MINDS to express interest in employment support via email at TEAM@HIJOB.ORG.SG or by phone at 6479 5655 (Ext 35392/35395).

Agency details

Important Information

Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.

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