Enhanced Learning in Information Technology (ELITe)
The Enhanced Learning in Infocomm Technology (ELITe) aims to develop industry-ready infocomm graduates. A core group of university undergraduates will be given opportunities to acquire practical exposure through industry attachments, mentorship, projects and certified skills development.
Programme Description
Undergraduates participating in the programme enjoy these opportunities:
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Exposure to infocomm industry seminars;
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Mentorship from industry leaders;
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Local and/or overseas industry internship;
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Training and development in technical skills, soft skills, domain knowledge in demand by the industry; and
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Industry awareness and exposure when working on industry-relevant projects.
Benefits
Successful applicants will enjoy the following benefits:
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Mentorship, internship and industry-based projects offered by industry partners
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Exclusive invitations to industry and infocomm policy thinking seminars;
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Opportunities to attend soft-skills workshops;
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1-time laptop allowance;
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Funding support for overseas internship; and
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Funding support for technical courses/certifications
ELITe Industry Partners
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduates participating in the programme must be:
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1
st
year university infocomm undergraduate who has been nominated by their university (Scholarship holders without bond obligations are eligible); and
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Singapore citizens & Permanent Residents.
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International students who meet the following criteria are eligible:
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Offered scholarship to study in Singapore;
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Required to serve a bond in a Singapore-registered company for at least 3 years; and
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To seek employment on their own upon graduation.
Service Commitment
Successful applicants will be required to:
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Attend at least one seminar, lecture or workshop during undergraduate studies.
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Undertake at least one industry-relevant project during his/her undergraduate studies with his/her mentor or undertake an industry-relevant project accepted by the university.
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Undertake at least one infocomm-focused internship during his undergraduate studies with an industry partner.
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Take up at least one endorsed certification or course
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Maintain a progress report throughout the duration of the programme.
Application Procedure
By nomination by universities and invitation by IDA.
Enquiries
For enquiries, please email
[email protected]
For more information and resources on ELITe, please visit
www.infocommtalent.sg/elite.aspx
.