Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Food Professionals and Associates
Food Services & Manufacturing industry has evolved.
Food service operators are shifting to quick-service formats, online delivery, cloud kitchens, and hybrid models blending physical stores with cloud kitchens. Food manufacturing firms are adopting automation, robotics, and sustainable practices to boost efficiency and cut environmental impact. As both sectors continue to innovate in their business models and automate their processes further in their transformation journey, career opportunities at various job levels have been significantly enhanced.
What is CCP & how does it help your business?
Finding the right people with the right skills is hard, but training them and retaining them is even harder. Turnover in the F&B industry is high, and that’s costing companies a lot of money and lost opportunities!
The Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Food Professionals and Associates offered by Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is part of the holistic support provided to food service & food manufacturing companies to train and upskill existing workers, as well as attract new entrants and facilitate mid-career switchers into the sector.
Companies are encouraged to reskill existing employees to take on growth job roles with long-term prospects for progression, identified based on industry transformation trends and future workforce needs.
CCP supports your business transformation plans
In the competitive food and beverage industry, it is crucial that food business owners & managers know the inside-out of their business. Understanding all aspects of business can help the team
Examples of roles for Food Services
Job titles may vary depending on company
Emerging Roles
- Sustainability Specialist
- Customer Retention Specialist
- Field Trainer
Operation Roles
- Operations Manager
- Area Manager
- Restaurant Manager
Examples of roles for Food Manufacturing
Job titles may vary depending on company
Emerging Roles
- Food Biotechnologist
- Automation Engineer
Food Production
- Production Manager
- Process Technician
- Production Planner
Supporting Roles
- Food Safety Specialist
- Innovation Manager
Funding Support For Job Redesign
MINIMUM QUALIFYING SALARY
- PMET - $3,600
- Non-PMET - $2,400
Funding Categories
- Standard rate - For trainees below 40 years old
- Enhanced rate - For trainees aged 40 and above
Funding Quantum
| Job Level | Training Duration | Standard Rate | Enhanced Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMET | 3 months | $7,560 | $9,720 |
| Non-PMET | $5,000 | $6,500 |
- Registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Must be able to offer an employment contract on permanent terms or on contract terms that are no less than one year
- Be committed to work with SWDA and SGPC on the necessary administrative matters related to the CCP
- Develop OJT for conversion of candidates into new roles that are substantially different from previous roles
- Singapore Citizen / PR aged 21 years and above
- Must not have connections to the CCP participating company:
- Shareholder of the participating company or its related entities;
- Related to individuals in the participating company who have the authority to make decisions in relation to the CCP application;
- Related to the owner(s) of the participating company; and
- Immediate ex-staff of the participating company or its related entities
- Must not be undergoing any programmes funded by SWDA concurrently
- Must be employed by participating company for at least 12 months at the point of application (for JRR)
Why us
Here at SGPC, we're here to help!
As the appointed Programme Partner, SGPC will be able to assist you with your business transformation plans.
