Back-to-Industry Scheme. Unlike the local industrial attachment scheme, which is meant for training purposes, the Back-to-Industry (BTI) scheme is meant to provide actual working stints for employees back in the industry for at least 6 months to 1 year, to help academic staff remain relevant and sustain their long-term employability. Schools / Division will seek to establish linkages with strategic industry partners and get placements for the employees so as to retain our competitive edge. Companies participating in the BTI scheme will share part of the employee salary as follows -
Back-to-Industry Scheme. Unlike the local industrial attachment scheme, which is meant for training purposes, the Back-to-Industry (BTI) scheme is meant to provide actual working stints for employees back in the industry for at least 6 months to 1 year, to help academic staff remain relevant and sustain their long-term employability. Schools / Division will seek to establish linkages with strategic industry partners and get placements for the employees so as to retain our competitive edge. Companies participating in the BTI scheme will share part of the employee salary as follows - First 6 months - 25% of employee’s salary plus employer’s CPF contribution. 7th month to 1 year - 50% of employee’ salary plus employer’s CPF contribution. Attachment of longer period may be allowed depending on the circumstances and exigencies of services. If the attachment is extended beyond 1 year, company will bear 100% of the employee’s salary.
