The Productivity-Max (P-Max) programme helps small and medium enterprises (SMEs) better recruit and retain Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs).

Purpose of the Scheme

The aim of P-Max is to help:

• SMEs seeking to attract and retain PMEs, and
• job-seeking PMEs wanting to enter suitable SME jobs.

P-Max helps SMEs:

• recruit, train, manage and retain PMEs
• adopt better human resource practices

Eligibility Criteria

As an SME, you will be eligible if:

• you are registered or incorporated in Singapore
• you are made up of at least 30% local shareholding
• you have an annual sales turnover of no more than S$100M or you employ fewer than 200 employees

If you are a PME, you are eligible if:

• you are a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
• you are looking for a full-time career in an SME
• you hold at least a Diploma or have experience working in a PME job
• you have at least 1 year of full-time working experience

Funding Support

As an SME, you may receive the following:

• up to 90% funding support for SME and PME workshop course fees. You need only pay the 10% nett fee portion

Once you have completed the workshops, you will be eligible for a one-off S$5,000 Assistant Grant if:

• you retain your newly-hired PME employee for at least 6 months
• you successfully complete a 6-month follow up and have it endorsed by the programme manager

To Apply

SMEs and PMEs may contact the respective programme managers at:

• ASME PnT Progamme: (65) 6513 0349 / 0350
• SNEF PnT Programme: (65) 6827 6977

For More Info

Productivity-Max (P-Max) Programme

Workforce Singapore

1 Marina Boulevard
#16-01 One Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018989
Tel: (65) 6883 5885
Fax: (65) 6512 1111

Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
Tel: (65) 6513 0349 / 0350
Email: [email protected]

Singapore National Employer Federation
Tel: (65) 6827 6977
Email: [email protected]