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9,300 Graduates Employed Amid Job Market Concerns

9/24/2025

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9,300 graduates were employed in June 2025, up from 2024, while 2,400 more entered the labor force.
Nevertheless, 1,700 graduates sought jobs, signaling intensified competition.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) presented data without disclosing methodology, raising reliability concerns.
The GRIT scheme starts October 2025 with 800 traineeships to help graduates obtain roles, amid worries over trade tensions and AI.

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Story summary

9,300 graduates were employed in June 2025, up from 2024, while 2,400 more entered the labor force.
Nevertheless, 1,700 graduates sought jobs, signaling intensified competition.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) presented data without disclosing methodology, raising reliability concerns.
The GRIT scheme starts October 2025 with 800 traineeships to help graduates obtain roles, amid worries over trade tensions and AI.