Ref: CCP · Workforce Singapore · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Career Conversion Programme
Salary support of up to 90% during the training period when you hire and reskill mid-career workers into new roles, across 100+ programmes by sector and role.
Capped per-month per programme; enhanced for mature and long-term unemployed hires
Who qualifies
- ✓Employers hiring mid-career switchers into eligible roles
- ✓New hire must be a Singapore Citizen or PR, typically with a career switch involved
- ✓Role must be in a CCP-supported occupation
What it pays for
- A large share of salary during the structured training period (typically 3 to 6 months)
- Course fees for the conversion training in many programmes
How to apply
Approval typically 3 to 6 weeks; support runs through the training period
- 1Find the CCP for the role you are hiring (WSG directory)
- 2Apply through WSG or the appointed programme partner
- 3Hire and start the structured training plan
- 4Receive salary support during the conversion period
Advisor's note
If you were going to hire anyway, hiring a career switcher through a CCP can cut months of salary cost. The support rates step up for hires aged 40+ and the long-term unemployed.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? Those usually run under EDG or MRA, which our team delivers end to end.
Common questions
How much does the CCP cover?
Up to 90% salary support during training, capped per-month per programme; enhanced for mature and long-term unemployed hires. Salary support of up to 90% during the training period when you hire and reskill mid-career workers into new roles, across 100+ programmes by sector and role.
Who is eligible for the CCP?
Employers hiring mid-career switchers into eligible roles New hire must be a Singapore Citizen or PR, typically with a career switch involved Role must be in a CCP-supported occupation
What does the CCP pay for?
A large share of salary during the structured training period (typically 3 to 6 months) Course fees for the conversion training in many programmes
How do I apply for the CCP?
1. Find the CCP for the role you are hiring (WSG directory) 2. Apply through WSG or the appointed programme partner 3. Hire and start the structured training plan 4. Receive salary support during the conversion period
How long does the CCP take?
Approval typically 3 to 6 weeks; support runs through the training period
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