Up to 100,000 employees in AI expected to enhance understanding of developing tech
Microsoft is partnering with various organisations in Singapore to upskill employees in AI amid the widespread adoption of the technology across workplaces.
In an announcement, Microsoft said it is collaborating with NTUC LearningHub to upskill 100,000 members in AI to enhance their literacy understanding when it comes to the developing tech.
Jeremy Ong, chief executive officer at NTUC LearningHub, said the collaboration with Microsoft is an "important milestone" for the organisation.
"Through this partnership, we have developed a series of digital and in-person training programmes to drive AI knowledge and how it can be applied at the workplace," Ong said in a statement.
"We are committed to ensuring that our members are ready for the future of work and to building a resilient workforce capable of harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for both professional and personal growth."
Microsoft is also collaborating with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to equip companies and employees with deeper skills in AI.
SSG chief executive Tan Kok Yam said the collaboration is a "timely initiative" following the government's recent budget announcement on the SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme.
"It takes a twin commitment by industry and government to the SkillsFuture movement, to give Singapore workers the competence and confidence to adapt to change and to seize new opportunities. We look forward to more companies stepping up likewise," Tan said in a statement.
These are among the recently announced skilling initiatives by Microsoft in its bid to advance AI capabilities for businesses and employees in Singapore.
"Microsoft is excited to be collaborating with SSG and NTUC LearningHub to empower enterprises and employees with AI skills to thrive in the era of AI. We are also dedicated to making AI real and scaling its benefits for businesses of all sizes," said Lee Hui Li, managing director of Microsoft Singapore, in a statement.
The collaborations come amid strong desire from Singaporeans to upskill amid the AI revolution happening across the world.
Meanwhile, Microsoft also launched its Microsoft AI Pinnacle Programme that to "facilitate co-creation and co-innovation of AI use cases and foster an AI-first culture and ecosystem."
The programme will be launched in five organisations, namely Certis, HTX, Mediacorp, Seatrium, and Synapxe.
"By partnering with leading organisations under the Microsoft AI Pinnacle Programme, we will co-innovate meaningful and impactful AI solutions and establish AI Centre of Capabilities for their respective organisations and sectors," Lee said.
