Ministry of Manpower Create jobs, not training
Many retrenched or older people go for retraining but are still not able to get jobs.

The jobs created are for the training schools and teachers.

I suggest that the public sector should create jobs for the retrenched workers - e.g. to take care of the public spaces, cleaning the space, give guide to tourists and visitors, help to man the bus terminals and MRT stations, help the teachers in schools, provide guide in hospitals.

These are useful jobs that help to improve the public service and make life more pleasant in Singapore.

These jobs do not need to be full time or to pay a large sum. It can pay a modest sum, such as $10 an hour. 

These people can still go for training to improve their skills and get a higher pay rate. But, it is better to get them to work, rather than just to attend class. They learn better from "learn on the job" than attending schools.

Tan Kin Lian

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