In collaboration with Workforce Singapore (WSG), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and the broader electronics industry, has developed the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Advanced Manufacturing Engineer / Assistant Engineer (Semiconductor and Electronics).
This programme combines job-matching with targeted training to help mid-career professionals and current employees reskill and transition into new roles with promising long-term career prospects.
The programme offers two modes over 3 to 6 months: Place-and-Train (PnT) for mid-career new hires and Job Redesign Reskilling (JRR) for existing employees needing reskilling. In the PnT mode, participants are hired by companies before starting their training.
Participants undergo a mix of customized facilitated classroom sessions and structured On-the-Job Training (OJT), allowing them to develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential to their roles.
The programme is tailored for different job roles and can be customized further based on individual developmental needs. This approach ensures that participants gain the relevant skills and competencies necessary for a successful career conversion.
| Time | Place and Train (PnT) | Job Redesign Reskilling (JRR) |
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| Programme Duration & Structure | 6 months
On-the-Job training (OJT) |
3 months
On-the-Job training (OJT) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Mid-Career Individuals:
Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident. Minimum 21 years old Graduated from school OR completed National Service (at least 2 years prior at the point of application). New job role trained for under the CCP should be substantially different from previous job role, hence requiring reskilling for career conversion. |
Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
Minimum 21 years old Must be employed by the participating company for at least 1 year at the point of application. To provide a clear transformation plan and how it will impact the job of the trainees as the existing job roles evolve to support business/digital/workforce transformation and/or technology adoption. |
| General Eligibility Criteria | Employers: Registered or incorporated in Singapore with Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). AND Must put in place structured On-the-Job training for the candidate. Candidates should also not be: Shareholder of the participating company, or its related entities OR Immediate ex-staff of the participating company or its related entities OR Related to the owner of the participating company |
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| Salary Funding Support | Standard Rate: up to 70% of monthly salary, capped at S$5,000 per month
* Enhanced Rate: up to 90% of monthly salary, capped at S$7,500 per month * For SC/PR trainees that is aged 40 years & above or actively seeking employment for six months or more |
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Leading semiconductor manufacturer, ams-OSRAM Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, embarked on a digital transformation journey with Industry 4.0 technologies to improve its operations and productivity. More than 15 workstreams were transformed through process automations and improvements in data accessibility such as automated guided vehicles and retrieval systems.
The transformation journey was not just about acquisition of new technology. It was also about future-proofing their employees. ams Osram invested in its employees through WSG’s job redesign initiative and a comprehensive Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Electronics Engineer/Assistant Engineer.
More than 100 staff gained new competencies in automation programming, data analysis, data visualisation and project management skills through the three-month CCP. Workmen were upskilled to take on higher value roles such as Automation Technicians and Engineers, ensuring their relevance for the digital economy.
Ms Soon Vern Yee, a Manufacturing Engineer who participated in the programme, said, “Initially, there was confusion arising from the integration of these new skills into our existing job scope. But the structured on-the-job training helped us transition from performing daily operational tasks to more strategic data analysis and reporting, which significantly improved my professional trajectory and efficiency at work.”
Ms Valerie Lee, Senior HR Director of ams Osram, Singapore and Philippines, emphasised the company’s commitment to keeping its workforce relevant in the digital economy, “Fostering a culture that embraces change and continuous learning is crucial to achieving our business objectives. ams Osram believes that by elevating the capabilities of our workers and supporting innovation and adaptability, we can effectively meet the dynamic demands of this ever-evolving industry.”
ams OSRAM was also a recipient of the 2024 Workforce Transformation Awards (WTA)
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