# Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) > Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) offers up to 70-90% for Singapore businesses, capped at S$5,000-S$7,500 per month (enhanced rates). Max Support Up to 70-90% Cap S$5,000-S$7,500 per month (enhanced rates) ### On This Page ## Overview Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) are programmes run by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to help mid-career individuals (new hires or existing employees) reskill/convert into growth job roles with good long-term prospects. For employers, CCPs offer salary support during the training/transition period to reduce the cost burden of reskilling. CCPs are aligned with Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) and Jobs Transformation Maps (JTMs), ensuring participants move into roles aligned with industry trends and future demand. ## Support Details #### Support Rate From 1 April 2024 - Standard rate: up to 70% monthly salary (SC/PR <40), Enhanced rate: up to 90% for mature (≥40) or long-term unemployed participants. For Attach-and-Train: 50-70% training allowance support #### Cap Monthly salary support capped at S$5,000/month (standard rate) and S$7,500/month (enhanced rate). Course fee grant at 70% for applicable external training courses ### Project Duration & Scope CCP training durations typically range from 3 months to 24 months depending on reskilling requirements ## Eligibility Criteria - Must be Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) - Age ≥ 21 years and graduated/completed National Service for at least 2 years - For new hires: job being reskilled for must be substantially different from previous roles - For existing employees: new role must be a growth job under ITMs/JTMs - Should not be shareholder, immediate ex-employee, or related to owners of employer - Employer must be registered/incorporated in Singapore with valid UEN - Must offer full-time employment contract (or at least 1 year contract terms) - Employer must commit to On-the-Job Training (OJT) arrangements ### Supported Categories Place-and-Train: Employer hires new mid-career individual for growth job role with training during transition period Attach-and-Train: Employer acts as host/placement organisation providing attachments/training to jobseeker Job Redesign/JR Reskilling: Existing employees' roles are redesigned/expanded and they are reskilled for new growth roles ### Application Process 1 Explore and register interest in CCPs via MyCareersFuture/conversion portal 2 Identify CCP relevant to your sector/role (manufacturing, ICT, services) 3 Employer nominates individual (new hire or existing employee) for CCP 4 Submit application via WSG/programme partner system with required documents 5 Include employment contract, training plan/curriculum, role descriptions 6 Wait for approval and receive confirmation/award letter 7 Undergo training/conversion period with OJT, external training as required 8 Submit monitoring reports/evidence during training period 9 Complete conversion and validate successful transition to growth job role 10 Receive disbursement after validation as per CCP rules #### Processing Time Application processing varies by CCP programme, Training duration: 3-24 months depending on role requirements ### Project Duration & Completion CCP training durations typically range from 3 months to 24 months depending on reskilling requirements ### Best Practices for a Successful Application Apply before incurring any costs or signing contracts/payments linked to CCP training Ensure role conversion requirement is clear - must be substantially different or growth job Prepare comprehensive documentation for monitoring and compliance requirements Understand salary support caps - only portion within cap is supported even if actual salary is higher Verify training courses are CCP-approved and within programme structure Ensure both employer and trainee commitment to training and conversion path Avoid double claiming overlapping grants for same costs Plan for potential clawback risk if conversion does not proceed or conditions violated ### Sample Use Cases & Scenarios Manufacturing company reskilling shopfloor workers into automation/control roles Tech company converting non-ICT staff into software/data roles under tech CCPs Service firms redesigning roles (digital marketing, analytics) and reskilling existing staff Lower cost barrier for reskilling with salary support reducing employer cost risk Talent pipeline building for emerging/growth roles aligned to industry demand Boosting retention, mobility, and job satisfaction for mid-career workers ### Additional Information Recent Enhancements (Budget 2024/MOM Updates): Salary Support Cap Increases: • For mature/long-term unemployed: cap raised from S$6,000 to S$7,500/month • For other participants: cap raised from S$4,000 to S$5,000/month • Enhanced support rates up to 90% for mature (≥40) or long-term unemployed participants Expanded Scope for Existing Employees: • Previously only employees in at-risk roles could be reskilled • Now any existing employee can be supported if new role is growth job under ITMs/JTMs Structured Career Planning (SCP): • Workshops for HR/employers to better support reskilling/conversion journey • Integration with career planning tools and resources Stacking Benefits: • CCP is supported under SFEC for employer's claim of out-of-pocket costs • Can combine with other workforce development initiatives Challenges to Watch: • Must not start training/pay costs before CCP approval • Role must qualify as growth job or substantial conversion • Adherence to reporting and compliance requirements is essential • Course/training must be within CCP's approved structure ## Contact Information Official Website Email: mom_qsm@mom.gov.sg Phone: +65 6438 5122 ## Frequently Asked Questions Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs) are programmes run by Workforce Singapore (WSG) to help mid-career individuals (new hires or existing employees) reskill/convert into growth job roles with good long-term prospects. For employers, CCPs offer salary support during the training/transition period to reduce the cost burden of reskilling. CCPs are aligned with Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) and Jobs Transformation Maps (JTMs), ensuring participants move into roles aligned with industry trends and future demand. Must be Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR). Age ≥ 21 years and graduated/completed National Service for at least 2 years. For new hires: job being reskilled for must be substantially different from previous roles. For existing employees: new role must be a growth job under ITMs/JTMs. Should not be shareholder, immediate ex-employee, or related to owners of employer. The Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) provides Up to 70-90% funding support, capped at S$5,000-S$7,500 per month (enhanced rates). From 1 April 2024 - Standard rate: up to 70% monthly salary (SC/PR <40), Enhanced rate: up to 90% for mature (≥40) or long-term unemployed participants. For Attach-and-Train: 50-70% training allowance support Explore and register interest in CCPs via MyCareersFuture/conversion portal. Identify CCP relevant to your sector/role (manufacturing, ICT, services). Employer nominates individual (new hire or existing employee) for CCP. Submit application via WSG/programme partner system with required documents. Include employment contract, training plan/curriculum, role descriptions. Wait for approval and receive confirmation/award letter. Undergo training/conversion period with OJT, external training as required. Submit monitoring reports/evidence during training period. Complete conversion and validate successful transition to growth job role. Receive disbursement after validation as per CCP rules. Visit the official portal at https://www.wsg.gov.sg/home/employers-industry-partners/workforce-development-job-redesign/career-conversion-programmes-employers The Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) is administered by Ministry of Manpower Singapore. You can contact them at mom_qsm@mom.gov.sg or +65 6438 5122. Where Volty fits ## For businesses that answer customers on WhatsApp Volty is Voltade's WhatsApp AI agent builder. A business trains its own agent on its SOPs, products and brand voice, and the agent answers enquiries on the business's own WhatsApp number, then takes the booking, logs the order or updates the record in the tools the business already runs. Volty starts at S$199 a month on the Plus plan, with unlimited seats. Volty is sold under Voltade AI Solutions, a PSG Pre-Approved Solution, so eligible Singapore SMEs can receive up to 50% PSG support on it. 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