Applications for the 2026 intake will open from 1 December 2025 to 1 January 2026. Please refer to ‘How does it work?’ below on how to apply for this Programme.

Objectives of the Programme

WSG has partnered the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) to offer the Career Conversion Programme for Social Workers (CCPSW) to support mid-career individuals in acquiring knowledge and skills needed to become qualified Social Workers.

Eligible applicants must be selected by a participating employer in order to be selected for the Programme. With this arrangement, trainees can gain valuable experience while studying, and the practicum sessions will enable trainees to be effective in their respective fields upon graduation.

There are two part-time courses offered under CCPSW - Bachelor of Social Work and Graduate Diploma of Social Work.

Benefits and Opportunities

The CCPSW offers a myriad of opportunities as Social Workers and Medical Social Workers are highly sought after in organisations such as hospitals, family service centres, special education schools, youth centres and sheltered homes. Social workers perform various job roles beyond direct practice, for instance, administrative, management and policy planning roles.  Social Workers also serve diverse profiles of people such as persons with disabilities, children, low-income households, persons with addictions and mental illnesses, as well as many others, making their job a challenging yet fulfilling one.

Newly graduated Social Workers can potentially draw a starting salary of approximately $3,850. For current salary guidelines for Social Workers, please refer to https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Social-Service-Careers/Sector-Salary-Guidelines.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates may apply for accreditation with the Singapore Association of Social Workers.

For more information about the Career Conversion Programme for Social Workers (CCPSW), please download the Factsheet for reference.

General CCP Eligibility Criteria:

The trainee should:

• Be a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident;
• 21 years old and above;
• Have at least 2 years’ full-time working experience (excluding NS, internships, and any other part-time/ad hoc jobs taken on)
• New job role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from previous/current job role(s)*, hence requiring reskilling for career conversion
• Able to commit to full-time employment and attachment in a participating company

*CCPs are geared towards helping mid-career individuals acquire skills to change careers. Individuals with similar work experience but has more than 2 years of employment gap may apply to this CCP

In order to qualify for the 24-month Bachelor of Social Work (BSWK), applicants must be non-degree holders with:

• GCE 'A' Level with two passes (prior to 2006) or two H2 Passes (from 2006); or Local Polytechnic Diploma; or NUS High School Diploma or SSI Higher Diploma in Social Service/WSQ Diploma in Social Service; or
• Any other equivalent.

Applicants with acceptable SAT score may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.

In order to qualify for the 18-month Graduate Diploma of Social Work (GDSWK), applicants must possess a non-social work undergraduate degree from a recognised institution. 

Application and Selection Process

The table below details the timeline of the application, screening and enrolment process for the CCPSW 2026 intake. Dates provided are indicative and may be subject to changes.