Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs): A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers in Singapore

Introduction

Hiring or reskilling workers in today’s fast-evolving business environment can be challenging—especially for SMEs. To support employers, the Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) by Workforce Singapore (WSG) offer up to 90% funding to retrain mid-career individuals for new or redesigned job roles.

This guide explains the CCP framework, benefits for businesses, eligibility, and the application process in a clear, structured format.

What is the Career Conversion Programme (CCP)?

CCPs are structured programmes co-funded by the Singapore government to help:

• Employers hire or reskill mid-career individuals

• Workers transition into new roles or sectors

These programmes are available across over 30 sectors including:

• Infocomm Technology (ICT)

• Financial Services

• Healthcare

• Logistics

• Sustainability

• Manufacturing and more

Types of CCPs for Employers

CCP Type	Description	Best For
Place-and-Train (PnT)	Hire the individual first, then start CCP training	New hires without exact skillset
Attach-and-Train (AnT)	Trainee attached to employer for training before formal employment	Industries with tight manpower supply
Redeployment / Job Redesign	Reskill existing employees into new or redesigned job roles	Companies undergoing internal transformation

CCP Funding Support Table

Trainee Profile	Salary Support	Course Fee Support
Singapore Citizen below 40 years old	Up to 70%	Up to 90%
Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above	Up to 90%	Up to 90%
Long-Term Unemployed (≥6 months)	Up to 90%	Up to 90%

Key Benefits for Employers

• Receive significant salary and training cost offsets

• Gain access to structured, industry-vetted training plans

• Improve hiring of career switchers without bearing full risk

• Reskill and retain staff rather than retrenching them

• Strengthen workforce agility in fast-changing sectors

Employer Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, your company must:

• Be registered and operating in Singapore

• Offer a full-time role (except for AnT)

• Provide a structured training plan

• Commit to retaining the employee post-training

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for CCP as an Employer

Step 1: Identify a Suitable CCP Programme

• Visit the CCP Portal

• Filter by industry or job role

• Select the appropriate programme type (PnT, AnT, Redeployment)

Step 2: Contact the Programme Partner

Each CCP is administered by a sectoral programme partner (e.g., associations, polytechnics, training centres). Their role is to:

• Guide you through the application

• Co-develop your training plan

• Liaise with Workforce Singapore

  
  

Step 3: Prepare and Submit Your Application

Your application package typically includes:

• Company ACRA profile

• Job description

• Training plan

• Employee resume and NRIC

• Employment offer (if new hire)

Your Programme Partner will assist in the submission to WSG.

Step 4: Await Approval

Workforce Singapore will review:

• Employee eligibility

• Job role relevance

• Training plan quality

Approval takes about 2–4 weeks, depending on sector and completeness.

Step 5: Begin Training

Once approved:

• Training typically lasts 3 to 6 months

• Involves a mix of On-the-Job Training (OJT) and classroom-based instruction

• You must document training progress and attendance

Step 6: Submit Claims Post-Completion

Upon training completion:

• Submit final report and deliverables

• Provide payroll records and proof of training

• Claims are processed by the Programme Partner with WSG support

How ProLead Can Assist

ProLead is not a training provider, but we help businesses:

• Select the right CCP programme

• Connect with sector-specific programme partners

• Understand documentation and compliance

• Clarify application flow and funding scope

We simplify your path to workforce funding while you focus on business growth.

Conclusion

The Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) offer SMEs and growing companies a powerful way to onboard or retain talent at significantly reduced cost. Whether you're hiring mid-career professionals or transforming job roles internally, the government will cover up to 90% of training and salary costs to support your efforts.

If you’d like assistance getting started or connecting with the right CCP programme partner, contact ProLead today for personalised guidance.