Hiring in Singapore? The Government May Cover Up to 90% of Your Payroll.
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) is a Workforce Singapore initiative that provides salary support for employers who hire or reskill mid-career Singaporeans and PRs into new or redesigned roles.
At DBD Hub, we guide you through the entire process — from eligibility check to grant approval — so you can focus on building your team, not navigating paperwork.
- New hires and existing staff covered
- Up to 90% salary support for eligible SMEs
- Up to 9 months of structured on-the-job training (pathway dependent)
- Success fee model — you only pay when the grant is approved
Salary Support
For eligible SMEs
Up to 90%
Programme Duration
Depending on pathway
Up to 9 Months
Staff Covered
Both new hires and reskilling
New & Existing
Our Model
You pay only when grant is approved
Success Fee
What Is the Career Conversion Programme?
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) is a government-backed scheme under Workforce Singapore that helps businesses hire or reskill mid-career professionals into new or significantly redesigned roles.
Unlike most grants, CCP covers both new hires AND existing employees — as long as their role has changed substantially in scope, skills, or function. This makes it one of the most versatile and underutilised funding tools available to Singapore employers.
Who Is Typically Eligible?
- Singapore-registered companies hiring or reskilling Singapore Citizens or PRs
- Roles that are newly created or redesigned with at least 50% change in job content
- Mid-career individuals aged 21 and above moving into new or expanded roles
- Staff who are not shareholders or immediate family members of company directors
What Does 90% Salary Support Actually Look Like?
Example: Sustainability Manager
F&B Group · Mid-career Singaporean hire
Monthly Salary: $5,000
Funding Rate: Up to 90% (SME)
Programme Duration: 6 months
Potential Total Support: Up to $45,000
How the numbers work:
- Eligible SMEs receive up to 90% support
- Non-SMEs typically receive up to 70%
- Support paid as salary reimbursement during OJT period
- Actual funding subject to WSG prevailing guidelines
- DBD Hub helps structure roles and documentation for the strongest possible application
⚠ Disclaimer: Actual funding is subject to Workforce Singapore’s prevailing guidelines. We help you maximise your eligibility.
Which Roles Qualify? Browse by Pathway.
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01. Different Job Scope
Substantial change in responsibilities or operating context
Substantial change in responsibilities or operating context
Eligible Staff: New hires only
Min. Salary: $3,500 (some cases $3,000)
Support Duration: 3 months
Job Families
- Leadership and management
- Sales and marketing
- Business development
- Project management
- Operations and administration
Example Roles
- Operations Executive / Manager
- Project Coordinator / Executive
- Business Development Executive / Manager
- Account Executive / Sales Executive
- Admin and Operations Executive (with process ownership)
📌 Good entry-level CCP pathway for companies making their first hire into a newly defined role.
02. ESG / Sustainability
Sustainability as a core function within the role scope
Sustainability as a core function within the role scope
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,800 Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- Carbon management
- Regulatory compliance and reporting
- Sustainability / carbon project development
- Sustainability assurance
- Energy management
Example Roles
- Carbon Analyst
- Sustainability Officer / Specialist
- Sustainability Assurance Manager
- Regional Sustainability Manager
- Carbon Project Developer
- Energy Management / System Analyst
📌 One of the most active pathways in Singapore right now given ESG reporting requirements. Highly relevant for F&B, property, manufacturing, and listed companies.
03. Overseas Markets
Market expansion with in-market execution responsibilities
Market expansion with in-market execution responsibilities
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $4,000 Support Duration: Up to 9 months
Job Families
- Regional business development
- Country management
- Regional partnerships
- Regional operations
- International sales
Example Roles
- Regional Business Development Manager
- Country Manager
- Regional Partnerships Manager
- Regional Operations Manager
- International Expansion Lead
📌 Requires genuine in-market responsibilities — not just coordination from Singapore. Strong pathway for companies expanding into SEA or new geographies.
04. Human Resource Functions
Growth HR responsibilities beyond baseline HR administration
Growth HR responsibilities beyond baseline HR administration
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,200 Support Duration: 4 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- HR Business Partnering
- Employee Experience & Relations
- Talent Attraction
- Learning & Organisation Development
- HR Technology & Operations
- Performance & Rewards
- Workforce Planning
- People Analytics
Example Roles
- Chief Human Resource Officer
- Head of HR Business Partner
- HR Business Partner
- Employee Experience & Relations Manager
- Talent Acquisition Lead
- L&OD Specialist
- People Analytics Manager
- Workforce Planning Executive
📌 Very commonly used pathway. If your HR team is evolving from admin-focused to strategic, existing staff may qualify for reskilling support.
05. Digital Advertising & Marketing
Growth marketing across performance, analytics, content, and ecommerce
Growth marketing across performance, analytics, content, and ecommerce
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,500 Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- Brand and product marketing
- Digital execution and analytics
- Performance marketing
- Content and social
- Ecommerce
Example Roles
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Performance Marketing Specialist
- Marketing Analytics Manager
- SEO Analyst
- Social Media Marketer
- Ecommerce Specialist
- Digital Campaign Strategist
- Brand / Category Manager
📌 One of the most commonly accessed CCP pathways across all industries. If you are hiring a marketing role, this is worth checking first.
06. Design Professionals
UX/UI and experience design roles
UX/UI and experience design roles
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,500 Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- UX research and requirements
- Interaction and visual design
- Design systems
- Customer experience design
Example Roles
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- UX/UI Designer
- Customer Experience Designer
- UX Consultant
- Content Designer
📌 Role must demonstrate design research, prototyping, usability testing, and cross-functional delivery — not purely aesthetic or graphic design.
07. Biomedical Manufacturing
API production, devices, QA/QC and bioprocess functions
API production, devices, QA/QC and bioprocess functions
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,150 (PMET) · $1,800 (Rank & File) Support Duration: 12 months (new) · 6 months (redeploy) · 3 months (redesign)
Job Families
- API / bioprocess production
- Quality assurance and control
- Validation and regulatory affairs
- Research and development
- Engineering
Example Roles
- Biotechnologist / Microbiologist / Chemist
- Bioprocess Engineer / Scientist
- Validation / Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Production Engineer
- QC / QA Specialist
- Production Operator
- Assembly Technician
📌 One of the longer-duration pathways — up to 12 months for new hires. Relevant for pharma, medtech, and life sciences companies.
08. Wholesale Trade Professionals
Trade ops, finance, procurement, and compliance functions
Trade ops, finance, procurement, and compliance functions
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $4,000 (new) · $3,500 (existing) Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- Trade operations
- Trade finance
- Procurement and sourcing
- Supply chain
- Risk and regulatory compliance
Example Roles
- Trade Operations Executive
- Procurement / Sourcing Executive or Manager
- Trade Finance Manager
- Compliance Specialist
- Supply Chain Executive
📌 Relevant for trading houses, commodity firms, logistics, and F&B importers/distributors.
09. Built Environment
Design, delivery, and operations roles across the built environment sector
Design, delivery, and operations roles across the built environment sector
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,500 (role dependent) Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- Architectural consultancy and design
- Engineering (design and consultancy)
- Quantity surveying and cost management
- Construction management (site roles)
- Digital delivery and BIM
- Facilities and property management
Example Roles
- Architect / Architectural Associate
- Mechanical / Electrical / Civil Engineer
- Quantity Surveyor
- Project Manager / Site Engineer
- BIM Modeler / Coordinator / Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Property Executive
📌 Wide coverage across the built environment. Relevant for architecture firms, engineering consultancies, construction companies, and property managers.
10. Infocomm Sales, Marketing & Tech
Technology, digital, data, software, and security job families
Technology, digital, data, software, and security job families
Eligible Staff: New and existing staff Min. Salary: $3,000 Support Duration: 6 months (new) · 3 months (existing)
Job Families
- Digital sales and marketing
- Data and AI
- Software engineering
- Scrum / project management
- Cybersecurity
- Infrastructure and systems
- Cloud
Example Roles
- Data Analyst / Data Engineer / AI-ML Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Security Operations Analyst
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Project Manager / Scrum Master
- Business Development Manager (tech)
- Marketing Executive / Manager
📌 Broad tech pathway covering the widest range of roles. If you are hiring for any tech or data function, check this pathway first.
Recent CCP Projects We've Supported
Every engagement starts from your existing team structure and business priorities. Here are examples of roles we have helped structure and support through CCP applications.
Industry
F&B Group
Biotech SME
Engineering Firm
Hospitality
Role
Sustainability Manager
Regional Marketing Manager
People & Culture Manager
Sustainability Director
Monthly Salary
$5,000/month
$5,500/month
$4,800/month
$6,000/month
Potential Support
Up to $45,000 over 6 months
Up to $29,700 over 6 months
Up to $25,920 over 6 months
Up to $32,400 over 6 months
How DBD Hub Supports Your CCP Application
Why Companies Choose DBD Hub for CCP Advisory
We don’t just process grant applications. We work alongside your HR team and business leaders to understand your workforce priorities — then structure roles and training plans that make commercial sense while meeting programme requirements.
- End-to-end support from eligibility check to claims documentation
- New hire placement AND internal reskilling pathways — we cover both
- Success fee model — you invest only when the grant is approved
- Fast grasp of your operating context — no generic templates
- Trusted by 100+ companies including Citibank, Keppel, ST Engineering, HSBC and more
FAQs
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Does CCP only apply to new hires?
No — this is one of the most common misconceptions. CCP also covers existing staff whose roles have been significantly redesigned, with at least 50% change in job scope. If you have recently promoted or restructured team members, they may already qualify.
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How much salary support can my company receive?
Eligible SMEs can receive up to 90% salary support. Non-SMEs typically receive up to 70%. The exact amount depends on the specific CCP pathway, the role, and Workforce Singapore's prevailing guidelines at the time of application.
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What types of roles are supported?
There are 10 active CCP pathways covering digital marketing, sustainability, HR, overseas markets, design, infocomm/tech, built environment, biomedical, wholesale trade, and general job scope changes. Browse the pathways section above to find the most relevant match for your team.
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How does your success fee model work?
You pay DBD Hub only when your grant application is approved. There are no upfront consulting fees. This means our interests are fully aligned — we are motivated to position your application as strongly as possible.
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How long does the application process take?
We typically begin with a 30-minute eligibility check, followed by role scoping and documentation preparation. Most applications are ready for submission within 2 to 4 weeks of our initial engagement.
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Can we apply retroactively if we have already made the hire?
In some cases, yes — depending on the timing of the hire relative to the programme start date. We recommend reaching out as early as possible. Book a free consultation and we will advise on your specific situation.
Find Out If Your Next Hire Qualifies in 30 Minutes
A short conversation is usually all it takes to identify whether CCP applies to your team — and how much support you could be accessing.
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