Internships, apprenticeships, and strategic partnerships by training 10,000 students and professionals in latest technologies
LEADING cloud technology provider Oracle announced a major collaboration with the Singapore Government to significantly expand the nation’s digital workforce. The announcement came as part of the Oracle CloudWorld Tour 2024, a one-day event in Singapore last week.
The initiative aims to train up to 10,000 students and professionals in critical digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data science by 2027.
This ambitious program emphasizes practical experience, with Oracle offering up to 300 internships and apprenticeships for students and recent graduates of the five polytechnics in Singapore’s TechSkills Accelerator for Institute of Technical Education and Polytechnics Alliance (TIP Alliance). Students will gain on-the-job training while working alongside Oracle’s industry experts.
“We recognize the need to evolve our talent pool in line with the rapid growth of Singapore’s digital economy,” said Garrett Ilg, Oracle’s executive vice president and general manager for Japan & Asia Pacific. “This collaboration strongly supports Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative and ensures our workforce possesses the skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow.”
Certification and training through Oracle University
Oracle University, the company’s comprehensive training platform, will play a central role in equipping Singapore’s workforce with in-demand digital skills. The platform will provide training and certifications programs for up to 9,700 Singapore-based learners over the next three years. Rigorous foundational courses in data-driven technologies will be followed by professional-level training in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data science. Oracle will tailor additional training to individual learners based on their existing skills and goals.
The program includes a new Gen AI Professional Certification, specifically designed to build advanced AI expertise among Singapore’s digital professionals. Additionally, learners can earn digital badges to showcase specific skills making it easier for employers to find the right talent.
“When we launched the refreshed National AI Strategy (NAIS 2.0) in December last year, we set ambitious goals, one of which involves tripling our AI practitioner pool to 15,000 over the next five years. Although it has only been four months,” Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information and Minister-in-charge of Smart Nation and Cybersecurity said in a fire-side chat with Oracle CEO Safra Catz.
“Singapore is making significant progress towards cultivating a skilled tech workforce capable of driving innovation and meeting industry demands. Partners like Oracle are crucial on this journey.” Teo concluded.
Romil Sharma, group head of technology and operations at Singlife, highlighted the importance of continuous upskilling and developing innovative solutions with platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Deepika Giri, associate vice president at IDC, emphasized the growing demand for AI talent in Asia and the critical need for companies to invest in digital skill development to avoid falling behind.
Oracle University leverages the expertise of world-leading technology practitioners to deliver comprehensive cloud-focused training and certifications. Millions of professionals have used the platform to develop valuable skills, contributing to Oracle’s strong track record in global workforce training.
