Work Experience Singapore

Spice Travel (Singapore Polytechnic Innovative Creative Enterprise) is a joint venture between Transinex (established since 1972) & Singapore Polytechnic School of Tourism to assist students in overseas cultural exchange through work & travel. In addition, we also receive students from all over the world on our Singapore Work & Travel or Singapore Internship Program.

Our Company has a valid Ministry of Manpower licence to work with host companies. Work Experience Singapore (WES) was formed in 2008.  Since 2008, we have successfully placed students and graduates in internships within host companies across Singapore.  A Singapore Work Experience internship helps students bypass all the ‘red tape’ and visa application process.

We work closely with students & companies to find suitable match. In short, students will have a competitive edge by undertaking a Singapore internship where they will gain experience in an Asian economy that other graduates simply do not have. Singapore is the hub of Asia and the melting pot of many Asian cultures. You have to experience it for yourself!

Eligibility
Attachment Program
*Previous study related to the chosen field
*High level of English proficiency
*Minimum age 19 ~ 25 years old
*12 – 24 weeks program
*Valid visa & Sufficient funds to support yourself for duration of internship

Professional Year
*At least a degree in relevant field of study
*High level of English proficiency
*Minimum age 21 ~ 36 years old
*Motivation to undertake a professional year
*12 – 18 months
*Valid visa & Sufficient funds to support yourself for duration of internship

Types of Visa
1. S Pass
2. Landed Permanent Residency (LPR)
3. Employment Pass (EP)
4. Training Employment Pass
5. Working Holiday Pass
6. Work Permit (min.6mths) China & Malaysia passport holder

Working Holiday Pass
Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore in 2008, the Work Holiday Programme offers a positive and rewarding experience to foreign university students and recent graduates keen to experience first hand, Singapore’s reputation as a talent capita!!

You need to be between 18 and 29 years old and a student or a recent graduate from a recognized university in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, the UK or the US to apply. (Applicable to both Attachment program & Professional Year Program, and takes about 21 days to process)

For Training Employment Passes lasting three months or more, a one-time issuing fee of S$40 will be charged per application, payable by the employer to the Employment Pass Department. For Training Employment Passes shorter than three months, there are no charges. (Subject to changes)

Internship Categories
Paid Internship: Accounting, Event Management, Graphic Design, Hospitality Travel & Tourism, Food Service
Unpaid Internship: Architecture, Business Administration, Computing, Engineering, Fashion, Finance, Human Resource, Interior Design, Law, Marketing, Media, Arts & Entertainment, Pharmaceutical, Public Relations, Trade, Transport & Shipping

Program Features
Paid Internships
(a) Applicants for Internship / Professional Year S$550 – S$650
(b) Applicants will be able to receive a minimum of S$700 per month during their internship to cover basic needs. (Applicable only to students from Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, UK or US Universities)

All internships are custom-designed, so applicants can choose the following:
a) Start date – all year round
b) Location – anywhere in Singapore
c) Industry – almost any industry
d) Internships can be designed to meet university requirements
e) Remuneration provided for Internships

Tax Information for Students
Organizations do not have to pay CPF for students undertaking an Internship in Singapore, they should not deduct any amount from your salary for CPF or any other tax. This only applies to Trainee Visa & Working Holiday Visa.  Applicants on Work Permit & S-Pass are subjected to income tax.

1) Cancellation after acceptance into program prior to placement - All fees less non-refundable application fee S$165 + admin fee S$150

2) Cancellation after confirmation and acceptance of placement - No refund will be provided.

3) Cancellation after internship starts - No refund will be provided.

4) Cancellation due to visa denial by Singapore MOM - All fees less non-refundable application fee S$165+admin fee S$150+visa fee

Replacement Policy
1) Any intern who wishes to be considered for a replacement is asked to report any issues of neglect and/or misconduct in the workplace to WES representative within 24 hours of the incident/s.
2) The intern may ask to be placed with another organisation if the host organisation fails to adhere to the terms and conditions specified in the training agreement and if, after consultation arranged by WES representative, there is lack of adherence to the agreed training defined in the training agreement.
3) The intern may ask to be placed with another organisation if the host organisation is professionally negligent in terms of misconduct and/or improper behaviour.
4) Special consideration is given for replacements at any time where the host organisation is failing to meet with obligations defined in the TA.
5) Interns are eligible for a replacement at no cost if the host organisation is negligent. WES will cancel all cooperation and future internship options with any organisations that fail to meet the agreed terms and conditions specified in the Training Agreement.
6) Interns seeking replacement are required to comply with the ‘termination conditions’ specified in the Training Agreement.
7) All interns must provide two weeks written notification prior to departing a workplace.
8) No intern will be eligible for a replacement unless they have advised WES and their supervisor prior to leaving the workplace.
9) A written notification request must be approved by WES prior to departing the workplace.
10) Refusal by the intern to attend interviews will not constitute reasonable grounds for a refund during the replacement process.