In the dynamic environment of today’s job market, individuals at mid-career stages in Singapore find themselves at a crossroads, faced with both challenges and opportunities.

Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) serve as a critical resource for those looking to transition into roles or sectors that offer substantial prospects for the future. These programmes are meticulously designed to aid in the conversion of skills, providing participants with the tools needed to navigate and succeed in new professional territories.

What CCPs Offer

Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) are pivotal for mid-career individuals in Singapore looking to navigate their way into new job roles or sectors that promise robust long-term prospects.

These programmes are meticulously designed to facilitate skill conversion, enabling participants to adapt and thrive in new professional landscapes.

This initiative highlights the government’s dedication to fostering workforce adaptability amidst shifting industry demands.

Key Benefits of CCPs

Industry-Recognised Training: CCPs equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for a seamless transition into new occupations or sectors, ensuring readiness for immediate contribution.

Salary Support: Understanding the financial hurdles associated with career transitions, CCPs offer up to 90% salary support for eligible mid-career workers, alleviating economic pressures during the training phase.

Sectoral Diversity: Reflecting the diverse economic landscape, CCPs span approximately 30 sectors, offering a wide range of opportunities to suit different interests and professional backgrounds.

Modes of CCPs

Place-and-Train: Companies hire jobseekers and provide on-the-job training or industry-recognized training for new growth roles.

Attach-and-Train: Host employers offer jobseekers training and work attachments in high-demand roles, preparing them for future employment opportunities.

Job Redesign (JR) Reskilling: Companies reskill current employees for emerging or in-demand roles aligned with Industry Transformation Maps, ensuring long-term career progression.

Eligibility for CCPs

Beyond the general eligibility criteria, other course-specific entry criteria and employer-specific shortlisting processes may apply for different CCPs.

In general, individuals applying for CCPs should not be shareholders, immediate ex-employees of company or related entities, or be related to shareholders of the hiring company. Please refer to the FAQs for more details on these exclusions.

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Minimum 21 years old

• Graduated or completed National Service, for at least two (2) years*

• Career conversion is required**:

• New Hire: New job role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from previous job role(s),

• Existing Employee: New job role should be growth job identified under the Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs)/Jobs Transformation Maps (JTMs).

• Able to commit to full-time employment or attachment in a participating company

*This will be counted from the date of graduation from latest qualification, or date of completion of national service, whichever is later.
**CCPs are geared towards helping mid-career individuals acquire skills to make a switch in their careers. Hence, there is a requirement for career conversion when mid-career individuals undergo a CCP. However, individuals who have a continuous employment gap of at least two (2) years prior to the programme’s commencement will be allowed to apply for CCP job roles similar to their previous jobs.

The Strategic Importance of CCPs

CCPs embody a strategic commitment to keeping the Singapore workforce agile, skilled, and adaptable to the demands of a global economy. They represent a broader promise of lifelong learning and career resilience among Singaporeans.

For those considering a career pivot or seeking new opportunities within their current path, CCPs offer a structured approach to reskilling and integrating into sectors ripe with potential.

Navigate Towards Your Professional Growth

If you’re interested in reshaping your professional journey, CCPs could be the key to unlocking your next career chapter. While facilitation and funding are managed externally, the benefits and opportunities they provide are significant.

For more detailed information and to determine your eligibility, visiting Workforce Singapore is an essential next step on this exciting path.