Overseas Markets Immersion Programme (OMIP) for Employees
Launch your global career with an overseas job opportunity through OMIP. Whether you're a new hire or an existing employee, gain invaluable work experience abroad and develop in-demand skills for a global or regional role. Receive up to 70% support for your salary and overseas allowance.
Benefits
- Gain global exposure - Immerse yourself in a new culture & build international networks
- Accelerate career growth - Fast-track your development with hands-on experience abroad
- Develop specialised skills - Acquire sought-after expertise for global & regional roles
What is it?
The Overseas Markets Immersion Programme (OMIP) is tailored for professionals who are interested in reskilling while gaining overseas work experience.
OMIP Eligibility Criteria for Employees
Ready to begin an overseas job placement and enhance your global mobility? Check if you meet these basic requirements to unlock an exciting international job opportunity:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Minimum 21 years old
- Must not be a shareholder of the company, or its related companies
- Must not be related to the owner(s) of the company
- Completed National Service or graduate from educational institution
- Not currently participating in any other SWDA-funded programmes
- Employees are required to be relocated overseas for work postings to support business growth internationally for a minimum of 6 consecutive months
- Should have little or no prior experience in identified new role, industry, or market
- Must not have started training before application is approved
Eligibility Criteria for Individuals
- Not an immediate ex-staff of the company or its related entities
- Offered or currently in a full-time position, with a contract of at least 12 months
- Employed by the company at the time of application
- New job scope requires significant reskilling
How does it work?
Training Plan for Individuals
Employees will undergo up to 9 months of structured on-the-job training. A Career Development Plan will also be put in place to monitor their progress against key performance indicators and support their longer-term career growth.
