TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA)
TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) is a SkillsFuture initiative driven by IMDA in collaboration with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), Workforce Singapore (WSG), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and the industry. It aims to build and develop a skilled Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workforce for Singapore's digital economy. TeSA takes an integrated approach to ICT skills acquisition and practitioner training, enabling professionals to acquire relevant in-demand skills. TeSA comprises several key programmes: (1) Company-Led Training (CLT) — a structured on-the-job training programme for fresh, mid-career, and mature professionals to acquire tech skills for in-demand roles; (2) Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) — for PMETs and mid-career switchers to undergo skills conversion into new tech occupations; (3) Pinnacle AI Industry Programme (PAIP) — for frontier companies to upskill local AI talent in LLM development; (4) TeSA for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance — placing and training Polytechnic and ITE graduates in tech roles; (5) Jobs Transformation Map — mapping the future of tech jobs; and (6) Skills-Based Hiring — encouraging employers to hire based on skills rather than qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria
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Companies: Singapore-registered with capabilities to deliver training programmes
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Good past track record of human resource development
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Prepared to commit resources including practical projects and mentors
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Will provide structured career progression path based on skills
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SPR trainees should not exceed 15% of total completed trainees
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Individuals: Singapore Citizens or PRs with relevant qualifications
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For CLT: Fresh professionals (within 3 years), mid-career professionals (3+ years), or mature PMETs (40+)
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For CCP: Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians including mid-career switchers
How to Apply
For Companies (CLT): 1. Register interest at https://go.gov.sg/techmanpowerquestionnaire 2. Engage with IMDA for programme details 3. Receive grant approval before commencing project/hiring
For Individuals (CLT): 1. Browse available job roles at IMDA's job roles page 2. Apply directly to companies offering CLT positions 3. Subject to company's hiring review and decision
For CCP: Contact IMDA or WSG for available programmes For TIP Alliance: Companies email TIP_Alliance_Admin@imda.gov.sg; Students contact their ITE/Polytechnic school
Claims and Disbursement
Grant claims follow IMDA's standard disbursement procedures based on training completion milestones. Companies submit claims after trainees complete the programme. Specific documentation and milestone requirements are defined in the grant agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depends on the complexity and skills required for each job role, and may last up to 12 months.
No. Company should only commence project or hiring after grant has been approved.
IMDA encourages companies to retain suitable trainees. The programme equips trainees with in-demand skills for future roles.
Salary commensurates with qualifications, work experience, job scope, and responsibilities. It varies by company.
CLT is a full-time programme requiring an employment contract. Working professionals can apply but would need to transition to the new role.
AI, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, Network/Infrastructure, Virtual Production, and GenAI (as of 2025 Skills Framework refresh).
An industry-led initiative to place and train Polytechnic and ITE graduates in tech roles, promote skills-based hiring, and shape relevant curriculum. Co-chaired by SCS and SGTech.
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