Under Workforce Singapore’s programmes and initiatives, the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Food Services Executives is developed to attract new entrants and facilitate mid-career individuals’ switch into the F&B industry.

Through the CCP, participants will receive job-matching support as well as training from SHRM College to equip jobseekers with necessary skills and competencies in front-of-house service management and back-of-house culinary arts so that they can embark on a new career within the food services sector.

The 6-month CCP comprises of customised structured on-the-job training and facilitated classroom training. Upon completion of the programme, participants can expect to graduate with a Diploma in Food Services Management or a Diploma in Culinary Studies.

To qualify for the Career Conversion Programme for Food Services Executives, you have to meet the following criteria:

Employers

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore;
• Must offer the new hire a PMET job which is different from his previous employment, with minimum offering salary of $2,700 that is aligned with the market rate. Conversions can be inter or intra-sectoral (Eg. Chef to convert to Restaurant Manager, or vice versa)
• Able to commit to the CCP training arrangements for the trainees
• Committed to work with WSG or its appointed partner on the necessary administrative matters related to the programme

Individuals

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimally 21 years old
• Graduated or completed National Service at least 2 years prior at the point of application
• New hire nominated by an eligible participating company for the CCP
• New job role should be substantially different from previous job role(s), hence require training for career conversion
• Must not be a shareholder of the company, or its related companies
• Must not be immediate ex-staff of the participating company or its related entities
• Must not be related to the owner(s) of the company

Funding Rates

The employing company will receive the following funding upon the fulfilment of the corresponding requirements: