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Tech in Singapore is thriving – and it’s just getting started.

Hiring may have slowed down around the world, but the bigger picture tells a different story – tech still offers unmatched opportunities for growth and innovation in the long run.

Singapore’s digital economy has maintained momentum. In fact, it’s been growing steadily, offering exciting prospects for businesses, workers and students:

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When it comes to opportunities and demand for tech skills, the numbers speak for themselves – tech workers earned 1.5 times more than the monthly median wage of the average worker1.

Read the Singapore Digital Economy Report for more insights.

AI is here to stay. Start today to be big in tech tomorrow

As Singapore steps into the next phase of digitalisation, one thing is clear – AI is here to stay, simplifying tasks and improving productivity for everyone.

Generative AI (GenAI) has made AI more approachable and useful for everyone. Its ability to create content, understand context and even provide meaningful responses to our questions opens the door to new opportunities and growth.

Make AI work for you, and you’ll be the one leading the way forward:

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Learn more about how GenAI can transform the future of work.

Big dreams need big support

We’re here to empower you with the tools, training and funding to thrive in this dynamic economy. Join a new generation of tech and AI professionals, equipped with the latest digital skills.

Whether you’re a student, in the middle of your career, or a business owner looking to adapt and grow, we're here to support you:

For Employers

Level up your team’s skills to get big in tech

As Singapore’s digital economy grows, the demand for skilled professionals grows too.

Our on-the-job training programmes and upskilling courses are all about developing tech professionals who can understand and apply tech and AI critically, now and in the future.

Equipped with the latest skills, your team can stay competitive in a fast-changing digital world.

How we’re helping your team grow bigger in tech

Build capabilities, attract new talent and empower the ones you already have with our range of development programmes:

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TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA)

Grow your team’s potential with programmes that prepare your workforce for the future while bringing in top talent.  

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I&C Job Transformation Map Courses

Choose from a range of tech upskilling courses in AI and Analytics, Software Engineering, and Cloud and Mobility. 

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For Students

Your journey to big starts here

You’re living through the tech revolution. Whether you’re dreaming of making that next must-have app or creating a life-changing AI innovation, this is the best time to launch your career in tech. Our digital economy is growing fast, and with the right skills and experiences, you can shape its future.

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Data refers to Information and digital technologies graduates, collected by the six autonomous universities and five polytechnics in Singapore. Source: Graduate Employment Survey

Among tech university graduates in 2023, the median salary was $5,500 and 87.5% had found full-time jobs within 6 months after their finals.

How we’re helping you be the next big thing in tech

Whether you’re looking for the right university, the right mentor or the right community to grow with, we’re here to support every step of your journey:

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SG Digital Scholarship

An industry scholarship aimed at Singaporean students looking to pursue Undergraduate or Postgraduate level studies to forge their own tech or media-related career path.

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TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance

Acquire skills and industry experience through enhanced internships and work-study programmes tailored for Polytechnic and ITE students.

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Specialised University Courses

Immerse yourself in emerging fields like AI ethics, data science and cybersecurity, and prepare yourself for future-ready roles.

Or check out the Ministry of Education’s course finder for more courses.

Footnotes:

1In 2023, the median monthly salary for resident tech workers was S$7,000, compared to the overall average of S$4,550. Source: MOM, IMDA

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