Place-and-Train
For new hiresHire a mid-career jobseeker and put them through on-the-job training to take on a new growth role.
SWDA Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs)
Career Conversion Programmes for employers
CCPs help employers broaden their talent pool or transform their workforce by reskilling mid-career new hires or existing employees into growth roles, with up to 90% salary support during training.
Programme information reviewed 7 October 2026
Trainees below 40Up to 70%
salary support, capped at S$5,000 a month
Aged 40+ or long-term unemployedUp to 90%
salary support, capped at S$7,500 a month
Course fees70%
subsidy for selected CCPs with structured training
Coverage~30 sectors
growth roles across industries
Three modes
Choose the route that fits the role
Attach-and-Train
Host and trainAct as host employer, providing training and work attachments in growth roles with good prospects for placement.
Job Redesign Reskilling
For existing staffReskill existing employees into growth roles aligned to the Jobs Transformation Maps as their jobs are redesigned.
Employer eligibility
What participating companies need
- Registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Offer a permanent contract, or one of at least one year, directly related to the CCP role at market-rate pay
- Commit to the CCP training arrangements for the selected individuals
- Work with SWDA or its appointed partners on programme administration
Since 1 April 2025, Place-and-Train and Job Redesign Reskilling CCPs can support full-time or flexi-load arrangements such as part-time employment.
How LiT Strategy can help
Redesign the role before you reskill for it
CCPs fund the salary while people convert. The value comes from being clear about the growth role first: what the job does differently, which skills it needs and how performance will be measured.
- Identify growth roles linked to your business plan
- Redesign jobs, workflows and skills requirements
- Plan training and on-the-job learning milestones
- Combine CCP with WDG(JR+) job redesign support where relevant
CCP FAQ
Common questions
Information last reviewed on 7 October 2026 against SWDA's published guidance. Funding depends on the specific CCP, and final eligibility is confirmed during application.
What are Career Conversion Programmes?
CCPs, run by the Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), help employers reskill mid-career new hires or existing employees into growth job roles with good longer-term prospects, with up to 90% salary support.
How much salary support can employers receive?
Generally up to 70% of monthly salary, capped at S$5,000, for Singapore Citizen and PR trainees below 40. For mature trainees aged 40 and above or the long-term unemployed, support is up to 90%, capped at S$7,500 a month. The exact amount depends on the specific CCP.
Are course fees also supported?
For selected CCPs that need structured training, a 70% course fee subsidy applies. Employers may receive a further 20% top-up through the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for mature Singapore Citizens, or Enhanced Training Support for SMEs.
Can existing employees take part?
Yes. Under Job Redesign Reskilling, companies send existing employees for reskilling into growth roles aligned to the Jobs Transformation Maps.
How does a company start?
Register interest through SWDA's OurWorkforce programmes directory. Eligibility is confirmed during the application for the specific CCP.
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