TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance

• Provide high quality enhanced internships in tech-related job roles for Polytechnic/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

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.

To guide companies in skills-based hiring – a movement that encourages employers to consider job seekers based on their skill sets rather than relying on just academic qualifications for tech recruitment – IMDA and TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance have partnered with the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to develop a free Skills-Based Hiring handbook for tech jobs. You will find valuable case studies, industry best practices, and a step-by-step hiring guide to help you navigate the different hiring phases.

Explore case studies, industry insights and a comprehensive hiring guide in our handbook.

Download the Skills-based Hiring Handbook Now

Pledge your support

Be a part of the Skills-Based Hiring movement and benefit from:

• Recognition as a progressive employer: Be featured on IMDA’s website as one of the pledged companies, demonstrating your commitment in building a more diverse and inclusive workforce for Singapore
• Access to funding support: Help offset your costs of training and development via funding support for enhanced internships, apprenticeships, and work-study opportunities
• A more diverse workforce: Build a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and improve your employee retention and productivity

Take the Employer Pledge today:

Employers' Pledge

More than 200 companies have pledged their support for Skills-Based Hiring, including:

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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.