New effort to match job seekers to roles nearer to home

CDCs will lead initiative to match workers to vacancies in the community

- Tay Hong Yi

Job seekers looking to work nearer to their homes will be matched to suitable vacancies in or around the towns they live in under a new initiative, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Aug 17.

The initiative will be led by the community development councils (CDCs), owing to their strong networks with local merchants, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as community partners, said PM Wong at the 2025 National Day Rally.

"So they are well placed to match job seekers with vacancies - especially those who prefer to work closer to home," he added.

The move is part of wider efforts meant to create good jobs for Singaporeans of all ages and career stages to flourish, riding on technological advancements such as in artificial intelligence, PM Wong outlined in his speech.

"Ultimately, our economic strategy is about jobs, jobs and jobs - that's our No. 1 priority."

The mayors who chair the five CDCs will share more details on the new job-matching initiative.