Career Conversion Programmes for Employers (CCP)
Salary support for employers who hire and reskill mid-career Singapore Citizens and PRs (or reskill existing staff) into growth job roles in around 30 sectors, through Place-and-Train, Attach-and-Train or Job Redesign Reskilling.
- Support
- Up to 70% of monthly salary during CCP training (cap $5,000/month) for SC/PR trainees below 40; up to 90% (cap $7,500/month) for mature SC/PR trainees aged 40+ or long-term unemployed. Selected CCPs also give a 70% course fee subsidy, with a further 20% top-up for mature SCs (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy) or SME-sponsored SC/PR employees (ETSS).
- Maximum funding
- No fixed cap published
- How to apply
- OurWorkforce / CCP programme partner; moving into the WDG single channel on BGP in phases
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Caps of $5,000 (70%) and $7,500 (90%) apply from 1 Apr 2024 and are unchanged in the Jan 2026 factsheet. From 1 Apr 2025, CCP participants may be on full-time or flexi-load arrangements (from provider sources). CCP is being brought under the WDG single application channel from 2026. SWDA took over from WSG on 1 Jul 2026.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Employer offers a permanent contract or a contract of at least one year for the CCP job role, at market-rate pay
- Trainee is a Singapore Citizen or PR, at least 21 years old, and graduated or completed NS at least 2 years ago
- Trainee is moving into a job role substantially different from previous experience (for career conversion)
- Job role is a growth role listed under the relevant sector CCP
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your company registered in Singapore?
- 2. Can you offer a permanent job or a contract of at least one year at market-rate pay for the role?
- 3. Is the trainee a Singapore Citizen or PR aged 21 or above?
- 4. Is the trainee moving into a job role that is substantially different from their past experience?
- 5. Is the job role a growth role covered by a CCP in your sector?
- 6. Is the trainee aged 40 or above, or long-term unemployed (for the 90% rate)?
- 7. Will you apply before the trainee starts the CCP training?
0 of 7 answered.
What it covers
- Trainee salary during the CCP training period
- Course fees for structured training (selected CCPs)
How to apply
- Register interest on OurWorkforce and find the CCP for your sector and job role
- Contact the CCP programme partner to confirm the role and trainee eligibility
- Hire the candidate (Place-and-Train) or nominate the existing employee (Job Redesign Reskilling)
- Submit the CCP application with the training plan before training starts
- Run the on-the-job and structured training as approved
Processing time: Not stated
Claims: Claim salary support from the programme partner after the training period, with salary and attendance records. CCPs were also SFEC-supportable for out-of-pocket costs.
Documents you need
- CCP application form for the sector programme
- Employment contract or letter of appointment (permanent or at least one year)
- Trainee's CV and NRIC/PR details
- Structured on-the-job training plan
- Payslips and CPF contribution records for the training period (for claims)
- Company ACRA business profile
Frequently asked questions
What is the Career Conversion Programmes for Employers?
Salary support for employers who hire and reskill mid-career Singapore Citizens and PRs (or reskill existing staff) into growth job roles in around 30 sectors, through Place-and-Train, Attach-and-Train or Job Redesign Reskilling.
How much funding does CCP give?
Up to 70% of monthly salary during CCP training (cap $5,000/month) for SC/PR trainees below 40; up to 90% (cap $7,500/month) for mature SC/PR trainees aged 40+ or long-term unemployed. Selected CCPs also give a 70% course fee subsidy, with a further 20% top-up for mature SCs (Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy) or SME-sponsored SC/PR employees (ETSS).
Who is eligible for CCP?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Employer offers a permanent contract or a contract of at least one year for the CCP job role, at market-rate pay Trainee is a Singapore Citizen or PR, at least 21 years old, and graduated or completed NS at least 2 years ago Trainee is moving into a job role substantially different from previous experience (for career conversion) Job role is a growth role listed under the relevant sector CCP
How do I apply for CCP?
Apply through OurWorkforce / CCP programme partner; moving into the WDG single channel on BGP in phases. You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: Not stated.
What documents do I need for CCP?
CCP application form for the sector programme; Employment contract or letter of appointment (permanent or at least one year); Trainee's CV and NRIC/PR details; Structured on-the-job training plan; Payslips and CPF contribution records for the training period (for claims); Company ACRA business profile.
Sources
- Official page: https://www.ourworkforce.gov.sg/programmes-directory/programme/career-conversion-programmes
- https://www.wsg.gov.sg/docs/default-source/programme/career-conversion-programmes/ccp-factsheet-jan26.pdf?sfvrsn=8c4e792e_3
- https://www.mom.gov.sg/-/media/mom/documents/press-releases/2026/factsheet-on-enterprise-workforce-transformation-package-03032026.pdf
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) before you apply.
