The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (“IDA”) is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub. IDA uses an integrated approach to developing info-communications in Singapore. This involves nurturing a competitive telecoms market as well as a conducive business environment with programmes and schemes for both local and international companies.
IDA is committed to developing both students and professionals in the infocomm profession.
IDA programmes for professionals/undergraduates:
(1) Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme (CITREP)
The Critical Infocomm Technology Resource Programme (CITREP) is a training incentive programme to equip Singapore infocomm professionals with critical and emerging skills, thus enabling them to enhance their employability and to improve their organisations’ competitive advantage. The programme supports the course and examination fees for endorsed courses and certifications.
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Infocomm Leadershi and Development Progamme (iLEAD) The Infocomm Leadership and Development Programme (“iLEAD”) offers training and attachment opportunities to fresh graduates and infocomm professionals through local and overseas internships and courses. iLEAD provides companies funding support to train existing employees as well as take in new trainees in infocomm technology skills which are considered niche, such as Application Development, Cloud/Grid Computing, Green IT, Infocomm Security and Network Engineering.
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Infocomm Training and Attachment Programme (iTAP) – The Infocomm Training and Attachment Programme (“iTAP”) provides fresh graduates and infocomm professionals with opportunities to gain industry experience via local infocomm-related work attachments of between 6 to 24 months, with multi-national companies, local companies and start-ups across various economic sectors in Singapore.
(4) Techno Strategist
The Techno Strategist Programme provides funding support for infocomm professionals to acquire domain knowledge through training courses, including examinations to attain industry recognized certifications.IDA programmes for undergraduates/students:
IDA programmes for undergraduates/students:
(1) Integrated Infocomm Scholarship
The Integrated Infocomm Scholarship (“IIS”) offers bright ‘O’ level students an exciting path into the world of infocomm from polytechnic through to university. Along the journey, scholars pursuing their infocomm studies with IIS will benefit from valuable industry attachments with major corporations locally and overseas.
(2) National Infocomm Scholarship
The National Infocomm Scholarship offers outstanding ‘A’ level students and polytechnic graduates a wealth of exciting career opportunities at leading organizations. Pursue infocomm at renown international or Singapore universities and gain experience through job attachment opportunities both locally and overseas.
(3) Enhanced Learning in Infocomm Technology (ELITe)
The Enhanced Learning in Infocomm Technology (ELITe) is a talent development programme that aims to develop "industry-ready" infocomm graduates. University undergraduates can apply for the ELITe programme to obtain opportunities to acquire practical exposure through industry attachments, mentorship, projects and skills development through certifications. Obtain the ELITe advantage now.
(4) Infocomm Club
Infocomm Clubs are co-curricular activities to learn and appreciate digital media, mobile technologies, software development, security & networking and games development. Activities under the programme include training, project work, mentorship, workshops, competition and collaboration with other schools, locally and internationally. Students also have the opportunity to undertake joint activities with other schools with Infocomm Clubs and enjoy school-wide enrichment programmes such as seminars or workshops to raise infocomm awareness and appreciation for all students.
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Neu PC Plus:
For those without a computer, the NEU PC Plus Programme provides affordable computer bundles with software and 3 years free broadband subscription, if you qualify for the scheme.
For more information, visit IDA's website at www.ida.gov.sg.