WAF stands for Workforce Advancement Federation. We are a non-government, non-profit, independent organization dedicated to driving workforce innovation and promoting business excellence.
WAF raises awareness of various government grants such as the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), and Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant, all designed to boost innovation, productivity, and market expansion for SMEs.
WAF collaborates with strategic partners to guide SMEs in developing market entry strategies, aligned with support under the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant.
Yes, WAF offers consultancy services including Job Redesign, Digital Business Solutions, Global Expansion Support, and Business Financing. We also provide guidance on leveraging government support schemes like the Career Conversion Programmes to drive business transformation and sustainable growth.
WAF is appointed by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to administer certain Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs), offering up to 90% salary support to offset hiring costs.
Additionally, our consultancy services, such as Job Redesign, help companies enhance job roles for better employee progression and satisfaction, improving both talent retention and attraction.
Through the Career Conversion Programmes, you can hire and reskill mid-career switchers with up to 90% salary grants. These individuals bring professional maturity, transferable skills, and fresh perspectives that can immediately strengthen your team.
Yes, WAF collaborates with partners to offer leadership development workshops designed to cultivate strong, future-ready leadership teams.
Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) support mid-career individuals in reskilling and transitioning into new occupations or sectors with strong growth prospects. Companies benefit by building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent.
WAF administers three CCPs:
The CCPs for SME Professionals and Professional Executives are applicable across various industries and PMET (Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians) roles, such as business development, sales and marketing, operations, and administration.
The CCP for the Biomedical Manufacturing Industry focuses on biomedical companies, covering both Rank-and-File and PMET roles.
For more details, please click here to learn more about the grants and programmes we offer.
WAF collaborates with partners to provide advisory services focused on enhancing financial resilience through effective cash flow management, access to funding, business continuity planning, and strategic cost optimization.
WAF partners with financial consultancy experts who provide advice on SME loan financing and mortgage services.
WAF partners with digital specialists to conduct digital readiness assessments and connects SMEs to relevant grants such as the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) to support digital adoption.
WAF keeps SMEs informed on upcoming regulations, including those related to fair employment practices, cybersecurity, and sustainability reporting.
WAF works with partners to provide advisory services on sustainability reporting and compliance with the latest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) regulations in Singapore.
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We welcome partnership opportunities!
Please email us at waf.secretariat@waf.org.sg to explore collaboration possibilities.
WAF works closely with partners to organize events that drive workforce innovation and business excellence. Partnerships also allow for cross-promotion of relevant initiatives to a wider audience.