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Grant Guide
Career Conversion Programme — New Hire
CCP New Hire
Supports employers hiring mid-career Singapore Citizens or PRs into growth roles through structured on-the-job training and salary support.
Quick Facts
Key information about this grant, including agency, support level, funding cap, supported costs and application window.
AGENCY
Workforce Singapore
SUPPORTED COSTS
Supports salary during CCP training duration; selected programmes may also include course fee subsidies.
SUPPORT LEVEL
Up to 70% salary support, or up to 90% for eligible mature or long-term unemployed trainees.
APPLICATION WINDOW
No fixed application closing date.
FUNDING CAP
Salary support capped at S$5,000 or S$7,500 per month.
LAST REVIEWED
August 15, 2026
What This Grant Supports
Supports salary during CCP training duration; selected programmes may also include course fee subsidies.
Who This Grant May Suit
Singapore employers hiring mid-career Singapore Citizens or PRs into new growth job roles where structured training is needed. This is most relevant when the new hire requires career conversion into a substantially different role.
Typical Project Examples
Typical projects may include hiring mid-career candidates into business development, operations, technology, digital, sustainability, engineering, logistics, financial services or other growth roles, supported by structured on-the-job training and, where required, external training.
Key Eligibility Notes
For new hires, CCP generally applies under the Place-and-Train mode, where the company hires a jobseeker and trains the individual for a new growth role. The individual should be a Singapore Citizen or PR, at least 21 years old, and have graduated or completed National Service for at least two years. The new role should be substantially different from the individual’s previous role, unless specific exceptions apply. The employer must be registered or incorporated in Singapore and offer permanent employment or a contract of at least one year.
Grant eligibility depends on the latest programme requirements, company profile, project scope, timing and supporting evidence. RIC assesses grant fit based on the specific project context.
FAQs
What does CCP New Hire support?
It supports employers hiring mid-career Singapore Citizens or PRs into growth job roles where structured training is needed for career conversion.
Which CCP mode applies to new hires?
New hires are generally supported under the Place-and-Train mode, where the employer hires a jobseeker and puts the individual through structured on-the-job training.
What support level applies?
Employers may receive up to 70% salary support, capped at S$5,000 per month, for the CCP training duration.
When does the enhanced rate apply?
Enhanced support of up to 90%, capped at S$7,500 per month, may apply for eligible mature or long-term unemployed Singapore Citizen or PR trainees.
Who can qualify as a trainee?
The trainee should generally be a Singapore Citizen or PR, at least 21 years old, and have graduated or completed National Service for at least two years.
Must the new hire be changing careers?
Yes. For new hires, the role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from the individual’s previous job role.
What employment terms must the company offer?
The employer must offer permanent employment or a contract term of at least one year, directly related to the CCP job role.
How long is the CCP training duration?
CCP training typically ranges from three to six months, depending on the programme and job requirements.
What training is involved?
Training usually includes structured on-the-job training and may include external training, depending on the specific CCP and role requirements.
Can shareholders or related persons qualify?
Individuals are generally not eligible if they are shareholders, related to decision-makers or owners, or immediate ex-staff of the participating company or related entities.
Can existing staff use this pathway?
This specific record focuses on new hires. Existing employee reskilling is covered separately under Job Redesign or JR-Reskilling CCPs.
How can RIC help assess CCP New Hire fit?
RIC helps employers assess role fit, trainee eligibility, training structure, support level, documentation, application readiness and alignment between the new hire’s role and CCP requirements.
