If you have just been retrenched (VSS/MSS) or receive EIS benefits, the first question is usually not “which course?” — but “am I eligible for PERKESO/SOCSO-funded training?”
This page explains the basic eligibility, the documents usually requested, the benefit estimates cited in the market, and how to move into SG Academy's 5-day reskilling programme. Always check the official information at PERKESO as conditions may be updated.
Who usually qualifies?
- Retrenched / VSS / MSS workers
- Recipients or applicants of PERKESO EIS-related benefits
- Have a minimum EIS contribution of around 12 months (common practice for related schemes — confirm your EIS account status)
- Willing to attend intensive training and provide supporting documents
Frequently cited benefit estimates
In industry communications and jobseeker enquiries, the support package is often referred to as around training fee ≈ RM4,000 plus a daily allowance in the range of RM10–RM20/day (subject to scheme approval and individual status). Exact figures depend on PERKESO/provider approval — request a written letter/approval before assuming the fee is “100% covered”.
Documents usually required
- MyKad
- Retrenchment / VSS / MSS letter
- EIS contribution record / PERKESO account status
- Payslips for approximately 6 months recent (common practice for verification)
- Bank details for the allowance (if applicable)
What is SG Academy's 5-day reskilling programme?
SG Academy (a JPK 5-star TVET college since 1999) offers 5-day intensive training for affected workers, with tracks based on interest and industry demand:
- Drone — operasi sejajar keperluan CAAM
- AI — pensijilan USAII / CAIA
- Siemens Automation — asas PLC / industri
- EV — electric vehicle technology (IMI UK alignment on related tracks)
The goal: skills you can present to an employer quickly, not a long theory course without assessment.
Next steps
- Check your EIS status / retrenchment letter
- Gather payslips & basic documents
- Choose a track (drone / AI / Siemens / EV)
- Register your interest on the reskilling programme page — our team helps check eligibility
To the Special Reskilling Programme page →
Contact: reskilling@sgacademy.edu.my · +60 12-865 6926