Career Conversion Programme.
Supporting employers to reskill mid-career workers into retail roles — with up to 90% salary support during the training period.
Programme Structure
What is CCP-RPA and how does it work?
Reskill mid-career PMETs and non-PMETs to develop new capabilities to take on jobs in growth areas or redesigned job roles.
Up to 90% of Salary Support for training duration to employers
Hiring
Train new hires* from adjacent industries or roles to take on new positions within your company.
Benefits
- Access a larger pool of mid-career talent
- Tap into their valuable experience and transferable skills
Job Redesign
Equip existing employees with new capabilities to take on modified or newly created job roles within your company.
Benefits
- Creates higher-value job roles
- Builds a multi-skilled workforce capable of handling more complex tasks
* A “new hire” is defined as an individual with at least 2 years of working experience, who previously held a different PMET job role or came from another industry.
“Empowering retail employees with in-demand skills for a resilient, future-ready workforce.”
The Career Conversion Programme for Retail Professionals and Associates (CCP-RPA) is administered by the Singapore Retailers Association. It supports employers in reskilling mid-career Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) and non-PMETs who are taking on new or redesigned job roles in the retail sector.
The programme runs for 3 to 6 months and covers two tracks: hiring new talent from adjacent industries, and redesigning jobs for existing employees to build higher-value capabilities. Employers receive salary support of up to 90% during the on-the-job training period.
Note: Long-term Unemployed (LTU) is defined as being unemployed and actively seeking employment for six months or more.
Salary & Funding Details
CCP-RPA: Salary Requirements & Funding Support
| Employee Category | Salary Support | Salary Cap |
|---|---|---|
Below 40 years old Standard Rate | Up to 70% of fixed monthly salary | $5,000/month |
40 years & above Enhanced Rate | Up to 90% of fixed monthly salary | $7,500/month |
| Min. Fixed Monthly Salary(Permanent Roles) from 1 Jan 2025 | Structured OJT Duration | |
|---|---|---|
PMET | $3,500 | New Hires: 6 months Existing Employees: 3 months |
Non-PMET RnF | $2,500 | Both New Hires & Existing Employees: 3 months |
Salary support is applicable only during the approved OJT period and subject to WSG’s approval.
Applications are open. Email the following documents to sra-ccpretail@sra.org.sg for our preliminary review.
- 01
ACRA Business Profile
Dated within the last 6 months. If your company has corporate shareholders, include their business profiles too.
- 02
Each CCP Candidate's Documents
NRIC, CV, and highest education certificate for every candidate enrolled in the programme.
- 03
Employment Contracts / Job Descriptions
For the relevant new hires or existing employees being put forward for the programme.
- 04
Completed Application Form
Download and complete the appropriate form for your candidate type — New Hire (PMET) or Existing Employee (JRR).
Download Application Forms