WAP

WORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (WAP)

If you are out of job and need some help looking for a new job, you may get help under WAP.

What WAP Provides

Depending on the needs of the family, one or more of the following types of assistance may be provided. WAP assistance will be provided for up to 3 months. The exact type and amount of assistance will be based on the needs of your family.

Possible Benefits Job placement services Case management services Monthly cash grant Educational assistance for children Grant to help with utilities and service & conservancy charges

Who Can Apply

The applicant must be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident of Singapore (PR). If the applicant is a PR, then at least one immediate family member must be a Singapore citizen; The applicant must be unemployed and medically fit for work; and The family's monthly household income should be below $1,500. The Community Development Council (CDC) will assess your application to determine if you qualify for help under WAP.

Where to Apply

Apply for WAP at the CDC in your district.

CDC Offices Central-Singapore CDC HDB Hub Bizthree 490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #04-10 Tel: 6370 9901 North East CDC 3 Tampines Grande #01-02, AIA Tampines Tel: 6424 4000 North West CDC 900 South Woodlands Drive #01-04, Woodlands Civic Centre Tel: 6767 2288 South East CDC 10 Eunos Road 8 #02-01, Singapore Post Centre Tel: 6243 8753 South West CDC The JTC Summit 8 Jurong Town Hall Road, #26-06 Tel: 1800-316 1616