In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, addressing skill gaps and tapping into diverse talent pools are crucial for sustained growth. The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) offers a strategic solution for employers to reskill mid-career individuals, ensuring a resilient and adaptable workforce.
What is the Career Conversion Programme (CCP)?
Administered by Workforce Singapore (WSG), the CCP facilitates the transition of mid-career individuals into new sectors or occupations. By providing structured training and support, the programme equips participants with the necessary skills to embark on new career pathways, fostering both individual and organisational growth.
Modes of the Career Conversion Programme
The CCP offers three distinct modes to cater to varying organisational needs:
- Place-and-Train: Employers hire mid-career individuals and provide them with on-the-job training to prepare for new roles within the organisation.
- Attach-and-Train: Participants undergo training and work attachments facilitated by industry partners, preparing them for roles in growth sectors.
- Job Redesign (JR) Reskilling: Existing employees are reskilled to take on new or redesigned roles within the same company, especially beneficial during business transformations.
Benefits of the CCP for Employers
- Financial Support: Receive up to 90% salary support for 3 to 6 months, reducing the financial burden of training new or existing staff.
- Enhanced Workforce Capabilities: Equip employees with industry-relevant skills, aligning with evolving business needs.
- Talent Acquisition: Expand your talent pool by considering candidates from diverse backgrounds, fostering innovation and inclusivity.
- Employee Retention: Demonstrate commitment to employee growth, enhancing job satisfaction and loyalty.
Eligibility Criteria
Here are the general eligibility criteria for your employees to apply for CCP:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum 21 years old
- Graduated or completed National Service for at least 2 years
- The new job role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from previous job roles, requiring reskilling for career conversion
- Able to commit to full-time employment or attachment in a participating company
Additionally, other course-specific entry criteria and employer-specific shortlisting processes may apply for different CCPs.
CCP applicants should also not be:
- Shareholders of the CCP participating company or its related entities
- Immediate ex-staff of the CCP participating company or its related entities
- Related to the owners of the CCP participating company.
Enhanced Support Measures
Recent enhancements to the CCP include:
- Increased Salary Support Caps: For mature or long-term unemployed workers, the cap has risen to $7,500 per month.
- Expanded Eligibility: Reskilling support now extends to any existing employee transitioning into growth roles identified under the Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) or Jobs Transformation Maps (JTMs).
- Structured Career Planning (SCP) Workshops: Introduced to assist employers and HR personnel in facilitating meaningful career conversations and planning.
Do SMEs qualify for the Career Conversion Programme?
Yes! SMEs are eligible to apply for the Career Conversion Programme as long as they meet the above criteria.
How to apply
Career Conversion Programme (CCP) are managed by Programme Partners (industry partners) collaborating with companies on CCP initiatives.
If you're interested, you can learn the CCPs currently available. Once you've selected suitable CCPs for your company, you can register your interest by completing this form. The respective Programme Partner will then follow up on your submission.
For applications involving redeployment/JR Reskilling CCPs, companies must provide details of their business transformation plan for evaluation by the appointed Programme Partners
Funding support for Place-and-Train and JR-Reskilling Career Conversion Programme
Funding support for Place-and-Train and JR-Reskilling CCPs initiatives is primarily facilitated by Workforce Singapore (WSG). Under these programmes, WSG provides financial assistance to employers to help cover the costs associated with training and reskilling their employees. The funding support will be provided to employers, and employers will co-fund the remaining salary.
From 1 April 2024
Table 1: Funding Rates for Place-and-Train / JR-Reskilling CCPs
| WSG’s Funding to Employers | Standard Rate (SCs/PRs below age of 40) | Enhanced Rate |
| Salary Support* | Up to 70% of Monthly Salary for CCP training duration (capped at $5,000 per month) | Up to 90% of Monthly Salary for CCP training duration(capped at $7,500 per month) For Long-term Unemployed SC/PR traineesorMature SC/PR trainees |
Note: For selected CCPs where facilitated/structured training is required for individuals to undergo career conversion, course fee subsidy of 70% will be provided. Where applicable, employers can receive a 20% course fee subsidy top-up from SSG’s SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for mature SCs, or a 20% course fee subsidy top-up from SSG’s Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for SME-sponsored SC/PR employees.
What is the funding support for Attach-and-Train CCPs?
Under this CCP mode, trainees will receive funding support from WSG, with hosting employers contributing a minimum of 10% of the prevailing salary as co-funding.
From 1 April 2024
Table 4: Funding Rates for Attach-and-Train CCPs
| WSG’s Funding to Trainees | Standard Rate (SCs below age of 40/ PRs) | Enhanced Rate (SCs aged 40 and above) |
| Training Allowance* | WSG’s funding for AnT training durationBetween 50 - 70% of Prevailing Salary(capped at $5,000 per month) Co-funding by hosting employerAt least an additional 10% of Prevailing Salary# | |
* For selected CCPs where facilitated/structured training is required for individuals to undergo career conversion, course fee subsidy of 70% will be provided. Where applicable, employers can receive a 20% course fee subsidy top-up from SSG’s SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for mature SCs.
#Based on jobs the trainee is being prepared for, to be determined by WSG for each Attach-and-Train CCP
Future-Proof Your Workforce with the Career Conversion Programme
The Career Conversion Programme isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about investing in people and building a resilient, future-ready workforce. As industries evolve and business needs shift, employers who prioritise reskilling and adaptability will gain a competitive edge. By tapping into CCP support and streamlining HR processes with digital tools, you can empower your organisation to grow sustainably while supporting meaningful career transitions for your employees.
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