IIT Alumni to Train 1,000 Migrant Workers in AI and Digital Skills in Singapore
Source: Times Now
IITAAS has partnered with the Migrant Workers’ Centre to train 1,000 migrant workers in AI and digital literacy over two years, starting August 2026. The programme covers basic digital skills, workplace applications, and AI concepts, supported by the High Commission of India.
The Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association Singapore (IITAAS) has partnered with the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) to train 1,000 migrant workers in artificial intelligence and digital literacy over the next two years. The first batch of training sessions is expected to begin in August 2026, with sessions held twice a month at MWC’s recreation club in the Jurong industrial belt.
The initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed last week, builds on a pilot programme conducted in March 2026, where IITAAS ran a full-day AI literacy workshop for more than 100 migrant workers. The curriculum covers basic digital literacy, practical workplace applications, and introductory AI concepts. Dhruv Jain, President of IITAAS, described the programme as a reflection of the alumni network’s commitment to making technology more inclusive while benefiting both Singapore and India.
The programme is supported by the High Commission of India and was launched in the presence of High Commissioner Dr. Shilpak Ambule and NTUC Deputy Secretary General Desmond Tan. Michael Lim, Director of the Migrant Workers’ Centre, said the training could significantly improve communication, workplace safety, and well-being by equipping workers with essential digital skills. Migrant workers from India, Bangladesh, China, and the Philippines stand to benefit.
Why it matters for Singapore: Singapore’s AI ambitions depend not just on cutting-edge research and high-skilled talent, but also on ensuring the benefits of technology reach ground-level workers who power the city-state’s construction, marine, and services sectors. Initiatives like IITAAS’s AI training programme help close the digital divide and build a more inclusive AI-ready workforce, which strengthens Singapore’s broader push for nationwide AI adoption under the refreshed National AI Strategy.