Mid-Career Pathways Programme
A structured attachment programme for mid-career professionals exploring a new sector or role. Host companies offer a monthly training allowance, supported by Workforce Singapore.
What MCP looks like
An attachment model — different from CCP's salary subsidy. The trainee receives a monthly allowance during the placement period.
Monthly allowance range
per month, depending on profile and attachment scope
Programme duration
months, varies by placement and learning plan
Programme type
traineeship-style — not a permanent hire by default
What's the monthly cost?
Estimate the WSG-supported portion of your training allowance. WSG co-funds 70% of the approved allowance for the attachment duration.
Illustrative estimate of WSG support at 70% co-funding. Actual support is confirmed by Workforce Singapore on approval.
How MCP works in practice
Unlike a traditional hire or internship, MCP follows a structured attachment model designed for mid-career exploration.
Attachment period
- Lasts between 3 to 6 months depending on the scope of the placement
- The trainee is not a permanent employee — this is a structured attachment
- Host company provides meaningful mentorship and on-the-job learning
- Both sides evaluate fit before committing to long-term employment
- Flexible structure that can be tailored to your company's needs
Monthly allowance structure
- Allowance of $1,800 to $3,800 per month, set by the host company
- Designed to cover the trainee's living expenses during the attachment
- WSG co-funds 70% of the approved allowance — confirmed at eligibility assessment
- Paid directly by the host company; WSG reimbursement follows later
- No CPF contributions required during the attachment period
We've helped 300+ companies secure grant funding
Over the past two years, we've built a track record that speaks for itself — with a 85%+ approval rate across CCP, MCP and OMIP applications.
Cases handled
Across all WSG programmes
Approval rate
Well above industry average
In operation
Focused on WSG grants
Is MCP the right fit?
MCP works best when both sides are exploring a fit — companies discovering new talent, professionals testing a new sector.
For host companies
- Singapore-registered companies offering structured workplace learning
- Ability to provide a meaningful attachment role with mentorship
- Willingness to pay the monthly allowance during the placement
- Specific eligibility criteria confirmed in consultation
For trainees
- Mid-career professionals exploring a new sector or role
- Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Open to short-term attachment as a stepping stone
- Specific eligibility criteria confirmed in consultation
Detailed eligibility for MCP is confirmed in your free consultation. The criteria above are indicative.
From enquiry to placement
The MCP process spans placement design, application and onboarding — we run each stage.
Placement design
We help structure the attachment scope, learning outcomes, and supervisor framework.
Application
We prepare and submit the documentation required by Workforce Singapore.
Onboard the trainee
We support setup, induction and first-month check-in to give the placement the best chance.
Claim the support
We guide your team through disbursement and reporting so funds land on schedule.
Explore MCP for your team.
Whether you're a host company curious about attachments or thinking about workforce strategy more broadly, a free consultation lets us map MCP — and the other programmes — against your plan.