P-Max
From 1 January 2022, the P-Max programme will cease and any applications for this programme will no longer be accepted after 6pm on 31 December 2021 onwards.
To continue supporting SMEs in building long-term capabilities through the hiring and retention of PMETs, Workforce Singapore will be introducing a new Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for SME Executives.
More details on the new CCP will be made available on 1 January 2022.
P-Max and P-Max for Older Workers[1]
- Job Matching – Job-seeking PMETs will be screened and matched into suitable positions in hiring SMEs by Programme Managers ( PMs ). SMEs with newly-hired PMETs are also eligible to participate.
- Training – PMETs’ supervisors and their newly-hired PMETs will attend the respective workshops stated below:
| 2/3-Day PMET workshop | PMETs will learn to:Better acclimatise to and take on SME jobs |
| 1-Day SME workshop | SME Supervisors will learn to:Better communicate with their newly-hired PMETsAdopt and incorporate progressive HR best practices/guidelines within their SMEs |
| 1-Day Age management workshop(P-Max for Older Workers only) | SME Reps will learn to:Better communicate and manage their newly-hired older workerAdopt and incorporate age management practices within their SMEs |
All workshops enjoy up to 90% WSG course fee funding for Singaporean and PRs.
- Post-training follow-up – Upon completion of both workshops, the appointed P-Max PMs will follow-up with the newly-trained PMET personnel and their SME supervisor for a period of six months.
- Assistance Grant – SMEs that successfully complete the six-month follow-up and retain their newly-hired PMET employee will then be eligible for a one-off grant of $5,000 or $10,000 Assistance Grant (P-Max for Older Workers only).
P-Max Lite
- Training – SMEs interested in building up their human capital capabilities within their organisation can send their SME supervisor(s) to attend the SME workshop and enjoy up to 90% WSG course fee funding for Singaporeans and PRs.
Contact the Programme Managers for more information or send in your interest here:
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