Information and Communications (I&C), encompassing Infocomm and Technology (ICT) and Media, is a key economic growth sector offering quality jobs and spearheading digitalisation across industries. According to the Singapore Digital Economy (SGDE) Report 2023, I&C sector accounts for around one third of Singapore’s digital economy, with the remaining two-thirds attributable to the value-added (VA) from digitalisation in the rest of the economy. A skilled workforce is essential for sustaining the growth of the digital economy, with IMDA’s Annual Survey on Infocomm Media Manpower reporting that the number of tech professionals had grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% per annum from around 165,860 professionals in 2018 to around 208,260 professionals in 2023. Further manpower growth is expected as more businesses transform due to digitalisation and rapid advances in tech, such as in quantum computing and AI.

The overall demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to grow for specialised roles such as Penetration Testing Specialist, Cybersecurity Architect, and Digital Forensics Specialist. The CCP for ICT Professionals (Cybersecurity) can serve as a starting point for mid-career individuals to build core cybersecurity competencies and kickstart their career in cybersecurity. It is designed to support mid-career individuals in undergoing skills conversion and taking on roles relating to Cybersecurity.

Examples of Cybersecurity roles (non-exhaustive) include:

• Cyber Risk Analyst / Manager
• Security Operations Analyst / Manager
• Forensic Investigator / Forensic Investigation Manager
• Security Engineer / Senior Security Engineer
• Security Architect

It is a Place-and-Train programme which requires prospective employers to first hire mid-career individuals before they undergo training. Upon successful placement in the CCP, mid-career individuals will undergo up to 100% of On-the-Job Training (OJT), as well as optional structured classroom trainings (where applicable), across a 6-month period.

Employers and individuals may refer to the ICT SkillsFramework to identify the relevant ICT roles and skills.

Employers and individuals need to meet the following criteria:

Employers

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore with a valid Unique Entity Number (UEN) with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA);
• Offer a position related to job role which the CCP is for, with a minimum fixed monthly salary of $3,000 or more, and at least a 12-month employment contract;
• Ensure that new hires are not:
  • A shareholder of the CCP company, or its related companies;
  • Related to the owner(s) of the company; and
  • Immediate ex-staff of the company or its related companies.
• Must put in place structured OJT for the candidate; and
• Commit to CCP training arrangements for the trainees.

Individuals

• Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) aged 21 years and above
• New hires must have graduated or completed NS, whichever is later, at least two years at the point of application;
• Must be newly hired (i.e. not more than three (3) months from date of employment), and nominated by an eligible company for the CCP;
• Must not be in a similar job role prior to joining the CCP;
• Must not be a shareholder of the participating company, or its related companies;
• Must not be related to the owner(s) of the participating company; and
• Must not be immediate ex-staff of participating company and its related companies.

Individuals

Applications received will be routed by the Programme Partner – Lithan Academy, to participating employers for review. Suitable candidates will be shortlisted for interview. Successful candidates must be offered employment by the participating employers before embarking on the CCP and commencing the 6-month training programme.

Employers

Employers interested in hiring mid-career individuals under the CCP must commit to working with the appointed Programme Partner on necessary administrative matters related to the CCP.

Frequency of runs: Ongoing intakes throughout the year.

Funding Support