Singapore offers 3,000 internships to address AI’s impact on jobs
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The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore will provide 3,000 year-long internships to students in Information and Digital Technologies over the next three years.
These internships, part of the Bridge2Tech initiative under TIP Alliance+, aim to give students practical work experience as artificial intelligence changes the job market. Previously offered to students at the Institute of Technical Education and polytechnics since 2022, the program now extends to students at autonomous universities.
Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How announced the program, noting that employers now seek new hires who can contribute immediately. The 10- to 12-month internships will be integrated into students’ studies, co-designed by schools and companies, and financially supported by IMDA. This initiative responds to concerns that AI is automating tasks previously done by junior professionals, eliminating traditional entry points into the workforce.
Beyond internships, IMDA will fund up to 90 percent of the cost of industry-recognised certifications in areas like AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The Government Tech Domain Pathway, opening for applications in November, will prepare students for technology roles within the public sector. Tan Kiat How urged employers to value skills and practical experience alongside traditional qualifications, as over 200 companies have pledged support for skills-based hiring.
