CCPs are career conversion programmes targeted at mid-career Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) to undergo reskilling and move into new occupations or sectors that have good prospects.

About the Sector

Information and Communications (I&C) is a key economic growth sector that creates quality jobs and opens up exciting new opportunities for citizens. According to the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)’s Annual Survey on Infocomm Media Manpower 2020, the number of tech professionals employed across the economy grew by about 10,000 annually over the past few years, reaching around 216,000 in 2020. Demand will also extend beyond the sector into other sectors like finance, manufacturing, and retail.

Job Role Description (as per ICT Skills Framework)

The Product Manager track maps to the Product Manager role in the CT Skills Framwork (SFw). The Product Manager manage the product life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities, acting as a liaison to support product positioning and customer demand. The individual guides product development from conception to launch, evaluating product functionalities and performance, and proposing enhancements and/or improvements to products based on market feedback. The individual analyses potential partner relationships for the product, and generate innovative ideas to grow market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.

The individual works with various teams across the organisation. The individual is familiar with product development life cycles and management tools, as well as various product positioning approaches. The individual is also knowledgeable of new and emerging consumer trends in the market.

The Product Manager is able to see inter-connections and anticipate issues across all phases of the product life cycle and develop creative strategies to address them. The individual is an articulate and influential communicator to both internal and external stakeholders and is able to work well in a team environment.

About the Programme

The CCP for Information and Communications Technology is designed to equip mid-career PMETs to undergo skills conversion and take on enhanced roles in the ICT Industry.

Under the CCP for Information and Communications Technology, the individual will undergo up to 100% of On-the-Job training (OJT), as well as optional structured classroom trainings (where applicable) to take on the role.

Training will be conducted over 3 – 6 months depending on modality. Upon successful completion of the CCP, the individual will be equipped with the necessary skills to embark on a career in an Information and Technology-related role.

For more information on the Technical Skills and Competencies (TSCs) that may be acquired through the programme, please refer to SFw for ICT, found here.

Interested individuals and employers need to meet the following criteria:

Individuals

The Programme is open to all company-sponsored applicants who meet the following General Eligibility Criteria:

• Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR);
• Minimum 21 years old;
• Graduated or completed National Service, whichever is later, at least two years prior, at the point of application;
• Must not be a shareholder of the CCP company, or its related companies;
• Must not be related to the owner(s) of the CCP company; and
• Existing employees must have served at least one-year tenure with the employer to qualify for the Redeployment/Job Redesign Reskilling CCP

In addition, new hires should also adhere to the following:

• Hired for not more than three (3) months prior to CCP commencement;
• Must not be in the same or similar job role prior to joining the CCP;
• Must not be immediate ex-staff of CCP company or its related companies.

Employers

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore with a valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA);
• Ensure that new hires / existing staff cannot be:
  • A shareholder of the CCP company, or its related companies;
  • Related to the owner(s) of the CCP company; and
  • (For New Hires only) Immediate ex-staff of CCP company or its related companies;
• (For new hires only) Offer a full-time PMET position employment contract on permanent terms or on contract terms that are no less than one (1) year;
• Offer employment directly related to the job which the CCP is for, with remuneration that is aligned to the market rate;
• Must put in place OJT for the trainees; and
• Commit to the CCP training arrangements for the trainees.

Selected applicants will undergo screening, interview and shortlisting process as determined by the hiring employer.

Employers must commit to working with WSG and the appointed programme manager on necessary administrative matters related to the CCP.

Funding Support

*Note

• For trainees who commence training from 1 April 2024
• For trainees who commence training before 1 April 2024, the funding is capped at $4,000 and $6,000 for Standard Rate and Enhanced Rate, respectively.

TSCs that may be acquired through the Programme which are aligned to the SFw for ICT: