CAREER CONVERSION PROGRAMME @ ASME ADVISORY
Get up to 90% government support to hire experienced talent.
Is My Business Eligible to Hire under the CCP?
Your SME can participate if it:
Is registered or incorporated in Singapore
Has an employment size of not more than 200 employees OR an annual sales turnover of not more than S$100 million
Can offer a full-time position with a minimum one-year contract and a fixed salary of at least S$3,000 per month
How Can My Business Participate in the CCP?
Here are the steps you need to take to participate in the CCP:
1. Identify a Role
Have a specific job role for a new hire or an existing employee to be reskilled.
2. Find a Candidate
Hire a new employee or identify an existing employee for reskilling.
3. Contact ASME
Reach out to ASME to apply for the CCP.
What are the Benefits of the CCP for My Business?
The CCP provides salary support of up to 90% for the training duration to help your business reskill mid-career individuals.
What are an Employer's Commitments for the CCP?
Beyond salary support: The CCP involves a structured training plan, which can include On-the-Job Training (OJT) and facilitated classroom learning.
Commitment to training: As an employer, you must commit to providing the necessary training and mentorship to help the CCP candidate successfully transition into their new role.
For new and existing staff: The programme can be used to hire and reskill mid-career individuals or to upskill your existing employees for redesigned job roles.

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Your Quick Start Guide to Applying for the Career Conversion Programme @ Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (CCP @ ASME)
Updated on 11 August 2026.
The Skills & Workforce Development Agency's (SWDA) Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives is managed by the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (CCP @ ASME).
Specifically designed to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), CCP @ ASME helps professionals, managers, executives, and technicians (PMETs) reskill and take on new job roles in SMEs.
This guide walks you through the essentials of applying for CCP @ ASME to reskill and hire PMETs.
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