As companies adapt to a post-pandemic world, supply chain and logistics have become an integral part of worldwide commerce. To better support the connections and collaborations between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics businesses, wholesalers, retailers and end customers, new or enhanced/redesigned job roles in the areas of data analysis/management, software development, digitalisation and automation will arise.

The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals and Coordinators aims to build a pipeline of workforce with the necessary competencies to take up roles in areas such as Supply Chain Analyst, Sourcing/Procurement Executive/Manager, Warehouse Operations Executive/Manager, Logistics Systems Engineer, Shipping Executive/Manager, Material Handlers, Shipping Assistants and Fleet Controllers in both logistics service providers and non-logistics companies.

Administered by the Supply Chain and Logistics Academy (SCALA), the CCP operates under the following mode:

• Place-and-Train: Reskill new hires in their new roles to support the business growth.

Under this CCP, participants will undergo 3 or 6 months of structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the company. Upon successful completion of the CCP, participants would be equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to take on job roles related to supply chain and logistics functions.

Individuals

Locals who meet the following criteria can apply for the programme:

• Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• Minimum 21 years old
• Graduated or completed National Service at least 2 years[1] prior at the point of application
• New job role trained under the CCP should be substantially different from the previous job role, hence require reskilling for career conversion
• Meet employer selection criteria, where applicable

Beyond the general eligibility criteria for the CCP, applicants should also not be:

• Shareholders[2] of the participating company or its related entities
• Immediate ex-employees of the participating company or its related entities
• Related to the owners[3] of the participating company

Employers

All participating companies must fulfil the following criteria:

• Registered or incorporated in Singapore
• Able to offer employment directly related to the job which the programme is for, with renumeration that commensurate with the market rate
• Commit to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) arrangements for the individuals whom they have selected

Footnotes

[1] This will be counted from the date of graduation from the latest qualification, or date of completion of national service, whichever is later.

[2] Does not apply to publicly traded shares in listed companies

[3] For non-publicly listed companies, refer to individuals with shareholding per ACRA profile

The CCP training period lasts up to 6 months. Structured on-the-job training (OJT) will be provided and conducted at participating companies to facilitate the application of learning and to ensure that individuals acquire necessary competencies.

Applications received would be forwarded to participating employers for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates have to go through the participating employer’s interview and selection process and be offered a position by a participating company before embarking on the programme. 

Funding Rates

Salary support for the duration of the programme will be reimbursed to the employers at the following rates, subject to funding availability and approval:

*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.