Ref: MCPP · WSG / SWDA · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Mid-Career Pathways Programme (Host Organisations)
Trial an experienced 40+ hire for four to six months while the government pays 70% of their attachment allowance. If they work out, you convert them to a permanent role; if not, you part ways with no severance baggage.
Allowance range S$1,800-S$3,800/month (government share up to ~S$2,660/month), for 4-6 months per trainee
Who qualifies
- ✓Host organisations registered or incorporated in Singapore (SMEs, MNCs, TACs, NGOs, non-profits)
- ✓Companies with genuine headcount to hire mature workers aged 40 and above
- ✓Must commit to converting satisfactory trainees into full-time permanent roles
- ✓Conversion salary must be same or higher than the attachment allowance
What it pays for
- 70% of the trainee's monthly attachment allowance for 4-6 months
- A structured way to assess mature mid-career switchers before committing
- Early-conversion support if you hire them after the 3-month minimum
- Access to WSG's pool of mid-career candidates
How to apply
Open and active (page updated 30 June 2026); attachments run 4-6 months
- 1Prepare a clear training description and development plan for the attachment role
- 2Sign up as a host organisation via the MCPP page on the SWDA/WSG site
- 3Select and onboard trainees for a 4-6 month attachment
- 4Convert satisfactory performers to permanent employment (committed upfront)
Advisor's note
The conversion commitment is real - WSG expects you to hire satisfactory trainees, so treat this as subsidised probation, not cheap temporary labour. Budget for the permanent salary from day one.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? Those usually run under the EDG grant or the MRA grant, which our team delivers end to end.
Common questions
How much does the MCPP cover?
Government funds 70% of the monthly training allowance; you co-fund 30%, allowance range S$1,800-S$3,800/month (government share up to ~S$2,660/month), for 4-6 months per trainee. Trial an experienced 40+ hire for four to six months while the government pays 70% of their attachment allowance. If they work out, you convert them to a permanent role; if not, you part ways with no severance baggage.
Who is eligible for the MCPP?
Host organisations registered or incorporated in Singapore (SMEs, MNCs, TACs, NGOs, non-profits) Companies with genuine headcount to hire mature workers aged 40 and above Must commit to converting satisfactory trainees into full-time permanent roles Conversion salary must be same or higher than the attachment allowance
What does the MCPP pay for?
70% of the trainee's monthly attachment allowance for 4-6 months A structured way to assess mature mid-career switchers before committing Early-conversion support if you hire them after the 3-month minimum Access to WSG's pool of mid-career candidates
How do I apply for the MCPP?
1. Prepare a clear training description and development plan for the attachment role 2. Sign up as a host organisation via the MCPP page on the SWDA/WSG site 3. Select and onboard trainees for a 4-6 month attachment 4. Convert satisfactory performers to permanent employment (committed upfront)
How long does the MCPP take?
Open and active (page updated 30 June 2026); attachments run 4-6 months
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