CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture Podcast
CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture Podcast
CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture
Budget 2026: What's There For Workers, Jobseekers and Employers?
16 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2026 at 3:22 pm.
) How the Government will help AI learning pathways to be easier and clearer
) What mid-careerists and senior workers have to look out for from Budget 2026
) What help do local employers have from Budget 2026
Introduction to Budget 2026
AI at Work
Wages and Inequality
Lifelong Learning Initiatives
Support for Employers
AI and National Competitiveness
Conclusion and Future Outlook
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This episode unpacks Singapore's Budget 2026 delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on preparing the workforce, boosting AI literacy, and supporting fair wages and job growth.
Key measures annouced for workers, jobseekers and employers covered include:
Practical AI training and tool access
Higher local salary thresholds and progressive wage credits
Expanded training allowances and senior/mid-career support
Business relief measures like tax rebates, grants, and startup funding
Some key takeaways: it's time to build practical AI skills, keep upgrading through modular learning, and for employers—transform your processes and job design so growth delivers better jobs for Singaporeans!
This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website.
Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ new AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on what you should be aware about ahead of Budget Day.
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