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“Workforce Singapore (WSG) offers the Career Conversion Programmes, or CCPs, to co-share costs with employers who reskill new hires or existing workers for new or enhanced job roles.”
– Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng
The Career Conversion Programme bridges skills gaps and accelerates digital transformation by sharing upskilling costs, helping companies invest in their people and stay competitive.
To qualify for the Career Conversion Programme, employees must meet specific criteria established by Workforce Singapore.
- Minimum Salary Threshold
Earning at least $3,000 gross per month - Residency Status
Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident - Employment Status
Permanent employee with at least 1 year of service - Exclusions
ACRA-listed personnel & family members are not eligible
The government provides substantial salary support to offset reskilling costs. Funding levels are tiered based on employee age and employment status to maximise impact where it’s needed most.
| Employee Category | Monthly Salary Support | Monthly Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SG Citizens/PRs Under 40 years old | 70% of Monthly Salary | Capped at $5,000 per month |
| SG Citizens/PRs 40 years old & above OR Unemployed > 6 months | 90% of Monthly Salary | Capped at $7,500 per month |
Enhanced Support: Higher funding for employees 40+ and long-term unemployed, supporting mid-career upskilling and integration.
The programme targets existing professionals across five key disciplines, equipping them with essential digital competencies to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving economy.
- IT Professionals – Technical specialists transitioning to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies
- Sales Specialists – Client-facing professionals adopting digital sales tools, CRM systems, and data-driven strategies
- Marketing Experts – Creative professionals mastering digital marketing, analytics, and omni-channel campaign management
- Business Development Executives – Strategic professionals leveraging digital platforms and automation for pipeline growth
- Accountants – Finance professionals embracing automation, AI-powered tools, and digital financial systems
Smart Pte Ltd intends to implement an advanced inventory management system, worth $30,000. The new system will help to boost the overall productivity for the company and a total of 6 existing staff will get to benefit. Smart Pte Ltd decides to apply for the CCP to transform the jobs for their staff.
| No. of Staff | Local/Foreigner | Age | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Local | < 40 years | $4,000 |
| 2 | Local | > 40 years | $6,000 |
| 2 | Foreigner | - | $2,500 |
| No. of Staff | Local/Foreigner | Age | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Local | < 40 years | $4,000 |
| Funding Support: 70% x $4,000 x 3 months x 2 staff = $16,800 | |||
| 2 | Local | > 40 years | $6,000 |
| Funding Support: 90% x $6,000 x 3 months x 2 staff = $32,400 | |||
| 2 | Foreigner | - | $2,500 |
| Funding Support: NIL as foreigners are not eligible | |||
