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IMDA rolls out 800 AI practitioner jobs and training opportunities for locals

https://theindependent.sg/imda-rolls-out...or-locals/

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News Article Summary:
 
Title: IMDA rolls out 800 AI practitioner jobs and training opportunities for locals
 
Source: The Independent Singapore, https://theindependent.sg/imda-rolls-out...or-locals/, Published 2025-05-27 16:00:00
 
Author: Not specified
 
Theme: The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) in Singapore is launching initiatives to address the growing demand for AI talent by providing 800 job and training opportunities for local residents.
 
Core Points:
 
- 800 AI-related job and training opportunities: IMDA is creating 800 opportunities to bolster Singapore's AI workforce. This initiative is in response to increasing demand from companies establishing AI Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and expanding their AI teams.
- 400 jobs through TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA): 400 jobs are secured under the TeSA Company-Led Training program in collaboration with companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Oracle, and Singtel.
- 400 jobs and training through AI Singapore (AISG): The remaining 400 opportunities stem from a partnership with AISG and industry partners, launching two new training programs:
- AI Apprenticeship Programme (Industry) (AIAP(I)): A six-month program training 300 AI practitioners over two years, focusing on AI, data, and machine learning skills, with real-world project experience. Launching in June.
- Pinnacle AI Industry Programme (PAIP): An intensive six-month program training 100 AI practitioners over three years, specializing in building large-scale AI models. Developed in partnership with AISG's SEA-LION team.
 
Phenomenon: This initiative by IMDA reflects Singapore's proactive approach to fostering a skilled AI workforce to maintain its competitiveness in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The collaboration with major tech companies and AI Singapore highlights a public-private partnership strategy to address national skill demands.

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Take this kind of news with a pinch of salt. The actual number of positions created won't be that many.