About the Programme
The Hawkers’ Development Programme (HDP) is jointly developed by the National Environment Agency (NEA) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to equip aspiring and existing hawkers with the relevant skills and competencies to run their hawker businesses. It also encourages them to take advantage of social media platforms to market their business.
Outline of Programme
Participants will go through three stages:
(1) Training
(2) Apprenticeship
(3) Incubation
Stage 1: Training | Stage 2: Apprenticeship | Stage 3: Incubation |
• Coached by certified trainers in two main areas - culinary and business management • Available to both aspiring and existing hawkers | • Learn the ropes of the trade from experienced hawkers at their stalls for two months (for ACI track), or four months (for Temasek Polytechnic track) of apprenticeship
• Available to aspiring hawkers only | • Test business plan through either the NEA’s Incubation Stall Programme or available stalls released during NEA’s monthly public tender
• For the first three (for ACI track) or six (for Temasek Polytechnic track) months of this stage, experienced hawkers will provide support and advice to aspiring hawkers
• Available to aspiring hawkers only |