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The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives is specifically designed to assist Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians (PMETs) in transitioning into new roles within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
This programme focuses on equipping them with the essential skills needed to thrive in SMEs by
This comprehensive approach ensures that PMETs are well-prepared to contribute effectively in their new roles within the dynamic SME sector.
Training them in new job functions tailored to the needs of SMEs.
Acclimating them to the unique working environment of an SME.
Delivering foundational training across various domains.
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives is specifically tailored for Professionals, Managers, Executives, and Technicians (PMETs) transitioning from non-SME environments.
It prepares them to adapt to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflows of SMEs, often requiring multitasking and handling expanded job roles.
From January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024, Workforce Singapore has designated five Programme Managers (PMs) to oversee this initiative:
Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME)
Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF)
Workforce Advancement Federation Ltd (WAF)
For more detailed information, including how to apply and participate, please refer to the provided Factsheet and FAQs.
Job Functions
Individuals
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives is open to all company-sponsored applicants who meet the following general eligibility criteria:
Citizenship/Residency: Applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents who are interested in pursuing a full-time career in an SME.
Education/Service Completion: Applicants should have graduated or completed their National Service at least two years prior to the application date.
Role Difference: The new job role being trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from the applicant’s previous job role, or the applicant must have held a similar role previously but was employed by a non-SME before joining the current company.
No Company Connection: Applicants must not have a direct connection to the company participating in the CCP. This includes:
Being a shareholder of the CCP company or its related companies.
Being related to the owners of the CCP company.
Being an immediate ex-staff of the CCP company or its related entities.
Employers
Eligible employers interested in participating in the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives must meet the following criteria:
Registration and Incorporation: Companies must be registered or incorporated in Singapore.
Size and Turnover: Companies should either have an employment size of no more than 200 employees or an annual sales turnover of not more than S$100 million.
Employment Terms: Companies must offer full-time employment with a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,700 and provide at least a 12-month employment contract to the candidate.
Structured Training: Employers must establish structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) for the candidate.
Commitment to Training: Employers must commit to the CCP’s training arrangements for the trainees.
Administrative Cooperation: Employers must be willing to collaborate with Workforce Singapore (WSG) or its appointed programme partners on necessary administrative matters related to the programme.
Revitalize Your Workforce, Transform Your Business
Alongside the transformative Career Conversion Programme (CCP), take advantage of additional government grant support through the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) and the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).
SMEs are eligible for up to 50% grant support. Eligible employers will also receive a one-off $10,000 credit to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses on qualifying costs. T&C apply.
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