P-Max is a Place-and-Train Programme that aims to: - Help SMEs to better recruit, train, manage and retain their newly-hired PMETs - Encourage the adoption of progressive human resource practices within SMEs - Help to place job-seeking PMETs into suitable SME jobs.
Depending on SMEs’ needs, SMEs can choose to embark on three different P-Max options: 1. P-Max: For SME hiring PMETs. 2. P-Max for Older Workers: For SME hiring PMETs who are Singaporeans aged 50 years & above. 3. P-Max Lite: Non-hiring SMEs
P-Max and P-Max for Older Workers* i. 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. ii. Training: PMETs' supervisors and their newly-hired PMETs will attend the respective workshops - 2/3-Day PMET Workshop, 1-Day SME Workshop, 1-Day Age Management workshop (P-Max for Older Workers only). All workshops enjoy up to 90% WSG course fee funding for Singaporeans and PRs. iii. 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. iv. 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* i. 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. This programme targets non-hiring supervisors in SMEs who are keen to learn progressive HR practices to better manage their existing staff. Course fee funding will be provided for non-hiring SME supervisors to attend the SME workshop which will cover progressive HR-related topics, such as goal setting and performance management tools and an introduction to an HR toolkit. SMEs under P-Max Lite will not be eligible for the assistance grant.
*Effective 15 July 2019
^Please note that the Assistance Grant is capped at $5,000 or $10,000 (for SMEs under P-Max for Older Worker) regardless of the number of PMETs hired & retained under P-Max. Companies who previously have received $5,000 P-Max grant will only be eligible for additional $5,000 under P-Max for Older Workers
Eligibility Criteria
SMEs
P-Max, P-Max for Older Workers, P-Max Lite
- Companies registered or incorporated in Singapore;
- Employment size (at group level) of not more than 200; OR Annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than S$100 million;
- At least 30% local shareholding being held by Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Hired a PMET within the last three months (i.e. 90 days) prior to enrolment into the programme, offering a gross monthly salary of at least $2,500
PMETs
1. P-Max:
- Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is keen to pursue a full-time career in an SME; and
- Possess educational qualifications that are Diploma or higher, or employed/have prior work experience in a PMET position; and
- Have graduated or completed National Service for a minimum period of 12 months
2. P-Max for Older Workers:
- Be a Singapore Citizen, age 50 and above who is keen to pursue a full-time career in an SME; and
- Possess educational qualifications that are Diploma or higher, or employed/have prior work experience in a PMET position; and
- Have graduated or completed National Service for a minimum period of 12 months