IHL-to-Work

Students in IHLs are increasingly recognising the value of early exposure to industry and internships to gain real-world working experience, as well as building their resumes. Students with disabilities tend to face more challenges in this regard than their typical peers, which could put them at a disadvantage when it comes to securing jobs post-graduation.

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NEW! ITE-SG Enable Internship and Employment Support Programme

 

Announced at the Committee of Supply 2025, students with disabilities in the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will receive pre-employment training, post-graduation job placement and up to one year of job support. Students can learn personal grooming, resume preparation, workplace communication and more during the pre-employment training. Job coaches will provide job support, including advising employers on job redesign and reasonable accommodations, as well as support students with disabilities on the job and integrating them into the workforce.  
ITE-SGE Internship and Employment Support Programme


IHL Internship Programme

The SG Enable IHL Internship Programme matches students with disabilities to internships offered by inclusive organisations in various sectors based on their course of study, interests and preferences. Students will learn in a real work environment, build up their professional networks, and gain practical job-related knowledge and skills.

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RISE Mentorship Programme

Are you a recent graduate with disability from a polytechnic or university? Elevate your career journey with the SG Enable RISE Mentorship Programme!

Build your professional network by connecting with inclusive employers, where you will gain valuable career guidance and hands-on experiences through job shadowing opportunities.

Take the leap today! Click here to register by 31st December 2025 for the next programme run from April to July 2026 or email SG Enable at ihl-to-work@sgenable.sg should you have any queries.



Other Resources and Events

IHL graduates and jobseekers with disabilities can seek employment assistance from SG Enable. Work-ready persons with disabilities will be supported for job placement and job support through SG Enable’s appointed partners, namely the Autism Resource Centre (ARC), Movement for the Intellectually Disabled Singapore (MINDS) or SPD. Click here to find out more and to apply for the Job Placement Job Support (JPJS) Programme.

SG Enable also organises events from time to time to facilitate the employment journey of persons with disabilities. For example, SG Enable’s career fairs for persons with disabilities offer a convenient platform for job matching between jobseekers and employers. Career preparatory workshops provide advisory to students and jobseekers with disabilities on resume writing and LinkedIn profiles to leave a strong, positive impression with prospective employers and optimise the chances of applications being shortlisted. Click here to find out more about upcoming events.

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More Information

  • IHL-to-Work programmes are open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
  • Applicants should have a permanent disability based on any one of the following:
    • Physical Disability – Requires assistance with at least one of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) due to physical impairment
    • Moderate visual impairment or worse in the better eye
    • Moderate hearing loss or worse in the better ear
    • Intellectual Disability
    • Autism

Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) refer to universities, polytechnics, Institute of Technical Education and other arts/private education institutions. 


Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Does SG Enable accept Special Educational Needs (SEN) students with dyslexia or ADHD?

    2. Dyslexia and ADHD are considered learning difficulties and do not fall under SG Enable’s purview.  However, if the person has other comorbidities together with one of the disability types mentioned above, they could still be eligible for our programmes and services.

  2. Does SG Enable accept clients with mental health issues?

    3. Mental health conditions do not fall under SG Enable’s purview. However, if the person has other comorbidities together with one of the disability types mentioned above, they could still be eligible for our programmes and services.

  3. For the IHL Internship Programme, what type of support does SG Enable provide for students with disabilities?
    We will assist the students in:
    • reviewing their resumes;
    • conducting internship search;
    • preparing them for interviews;
    • accompanying them for interviews (sitting in as observer);
    • advising potential employers on the student’s disabilities and support needs and;
    • providing job support (either virtual or in-person) during the internship.
     

Have additional enquiries? Contact SG Enable at contactus@sgenable.sg or call 1800-8585-885.


 


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