Empowering Growth Through Workforce Reskilling
Reskill Your Workforce with Up to 90% Salary Support!
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About
Career Conversion Programme
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore face the constant challenge of staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. To address this, Workforce Singapore (WSG) offers the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) specifically tailored to help SMEs reskill and redeploy their workforce into new roles with good long-term prospects. This initiative not only enhances the capabilities of SMEs but also aids in retaining valuable talent by investing in their professional development.
Start your business transformation journey with Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversion Programmes and build a competitive workforce for tomorrow. Apply Now and receive expert support and financial assistance!
About the Programme
To facilitate the transition of mid-career Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians (PMETs) into business support roles (Administration, Business development, Sales and marketing, Operations, Project management), through a comprehensive 4-month On-the-Job Training program.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will gain proficiency in at least one digital skill competency. Our aim is to empower PMETs with the necessary knowledge and expertise to excel in their new roles within the business support sector.
Who should apply?
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Supports mid-career switchers, and long-term unemployed individuals to transition into new roles through industry-specific training and salary support. It helps them acquire skills for high-growth sectors like ICT, Healthcare, and Advanced Manufacturing.
FOR SMEs
Reskill mid-career hires and existing employees for new roles through structured training. Companies receive up to 90% salary support and course fee subsidies, making it cost-effective to build a skilled workforce. It is ideal for businesses looking to address skills gaps, support digital transformation, or expand into new markets.
EMPLOYERS’ ELIGIBILITY
- Must be registered or incorporated in Singapore.
- Offer a full-time employment contract with a minimum fixed salary of S$3,000 or more, and at least a 12-months employment contract related to the job role targeted by the CCP.
- Must be committed to fulfilling all CCP training arrangements or in place structured on-the-job training for the candidate.
HOW TO GET STARTED
For SMEs keen on leveraging the Career Conversion Programme to drive business transformation and workforce growth, get in touch with us for a FREE Pre-assessment Call on how to sign up and explore sector-specific CCPs.
BENEFIT – SALARY SUPPORT
(WSG’s Funding to Employers)
- Standard Rate – Up to 70% of monthly salary for CCP training duration (capped at $5,000 per month)
- Enhanced Rate* – Up to 90% of monthly salary for CCP training duration (capped at $7,500 per month)
- For SC/PR trainees who are unemployed and actively seeking employment for six months or more, and/or SC/PR trainees aged 40 years and above in the year of commencement of the CCP.
Why SMEs Should Consider CCP:
- Support for Industry Transformation - CCPs are aligned with Singapore’s Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) to ensure that SMEs can quickly adapt to changes in the business landscape, allowing them to remain competitive and relevant.
- Talent Retention - Investing in the career progression of your employees builds loyalty and lowers turnover rates, which is crucial for SMEs operating with lean teams.
- Additional Financial Support - Eligible SMEs can also tap into the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC), which offers additional subsidies for companies investing in reskilling and job redesign initiativeS
INDIVIDUALS’ ELIGIBILTY
- Hold Singaporean (SC)/Permanent Resident (PR) aged 21 years and above;
- New hires must have graduated or completed NS, whichever is later, at least two years prior at the point of application;
- Must be a newly hired PMET (i.e. not more than three (3) months from date of employment), and nominated by an eligible company for the CCP;
- Must not be in a similar job role prior to joining the CCP;
- Must not be a shareholder, related to the owner(s) and an immediate ex-staff of the participating company, or its related companies.