About TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance
The TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) for Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and Polytechnics Alliance (TIP Alliance) is an industry-led initiative driven by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and supported by industry partners. Launched in September 2022, it is co-chaired by the Singapore Computer Society (SCS) and SGTech.
The TIP Alliance aims to place and train Polytechnic and ITE graduates with tech qualifications, drive the shift in hiring practices in industry from qualification-based to skills-based, giving capable jobseekers equal opportunities to succeed, and shape the Polytechnic and ITE curriculum to stay relevant with industry trends.
Participating companies will endeavour to provide clear end-to-end pathways for students and graduates to kickstart their careers in tech jobs across various sectors and acquire relevant skills. These include providing enhanced internships, on-the-job training via apprenticeships, as well as opportunities to obtain further education and industry-recognised certifications. This is so graduates can achieve better career growth and maximise their potential, regardless of their starting point or educational background.
The TIP Alliance comprises global and local companies that employ tech talent, including Accenture, Carousell, DBS, Dell Technologies, Ensign InfoSecurity, Google, GovTech, Inspire-Tech, NCS, OCBC, Oracle, PSA International, Singtel, ST Engineering, Temus and UOB. Companies keen to join or support the TIP Alliance and provide internship or job opportunities can write to TIP_Alliance_Admin@imda.gov.sg.
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- Provide high quality enhanced internships in tech-related job roles for Poly/ITE students, for a duration of at least 44 weeks/10 months to 52 weeks/12 months.
- Facilitate on-the-job training via apprenticeships to connect graduates with rewarding tech jobs and accelerate their professional development.
- Offer students and graduates the opportunity to upgrade skills through further education via the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programme (WSP), and other industry-recognised certifications.
- Singapore-registered company offering tech-related job roles to trainees
- Companies that can provide mentors or supervisors to support and train trainees during their internship or apprenticeship
- Enhanced Internship - co-funding for monthly stipend to cover the cost of training during the internship.
- Apprenticeship - support for monthly stipend/salary, and local/overseas training of trainees.
- Work-study upgrading - grants to defray the costs of providing on-the-job training, as well as co-funding for monthly stipend to cover cost of training polytechnic/ITE upgraders during work attachments.
If your company is interested in recruiting tech talent from ITE or Polytechnics, please reach out to us at TIP_Alliance_Admin@imda.gov.sg.
The TIP Alliance is an unique opportunity to fast-forward your career trajectory. If you are a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) enrolled in any tech-related programme at ITE or Polytechnic, the TIP Alliance helps you achieve better career growth.
How do you benefit?- Enhanced internships - Before going into the workforce, you will go through a tech internship with a TIP company that is integrated with your school curriculum You may also have the opportunity to pursue relevant industry certifications and courses, or overseas attachments.
- Apprenticeships - Upon graduation, you will go through a structured on-the-job training under the TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) TIP Alliance programme. This will help bridge you into good tech jobs and accelerate your professional development.
- Work-study upgrading - If you are keen to deepen your expertise to secure higher-value tech jobs, the SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (WSP) offer an array of work-study options, including work-study certificates, diplomas, post diplomas and degrees.
If you are currently pursuing a tech-related course at ITE or Polytechnic, please contact your school for more details on enhanced internships.
If you are a recent graduate from a tech-related course at ITE or Polytechnic, check out the apprenticeship and work-study opportunities.
Participating companies
Polytechnic Graduate Programme: Fusion
ITE Graduate Programme: Ignite
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