IMDA eyes internships for 3,000 information and digital tech students

Students can also get up to 90% funding for AI, cloud, and cybersecurity courses.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is targeting 3,000 year-long internship opportunities over the next three years for information and digital technologies (IDT) students across ITEs, polytechnics, and autonomous universities.

The internships form part of TIP Alliance+ Bridge2Tech, a set of expanded initiatives to help IDT students strengthen their pathways from education into technology careers.

Co-designed by institutes of higher learning and employers, the internships will allow students to contribute to substantive projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop professional judgment that comes from real-world practice, according to IMDA.

The agency will provide funding support to encourage employers to participate.

Students will also have better access to industry-recognised courses and certifications through the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) Skills Pathways in AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity.

Eligible students can receive IMDA funding support of up to 90% for eligible courses and certifications, subject to applicable caps.

The program also includes the Government Tech Domain Pathway, which aims to equip students with government-specific domain knowledge and understanding of public-service requirements.

Developed by SCS and the Government Technology Agency of Singapore, the pathway will be open for applications in November.

IMDA said similar pathways are being planned for other sectors.

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