In a major step towards promoting AI literacy, digital skills, and workforce inclusion, the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association Singapore (IITAAS) has partnered with the Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC) to train nearly 1,000 migrant workers in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy over the next two years.

The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 28, 2026, during the NTUC May Day Migrant Workers' Celebrations held at the MWC Recreation Club in Soon Lee, Jurong. Supported by the High Commission of India in Singapore, the initiative aims to equip migrant workers with practical digital competencies needed in an increasingly technology-driven workplace.

Training sessions are scheduled to begin in August 2026 and will be conducted twice every month. The programme is designed for workers from India, Bangladesh, China, the Philippines, and other Asian countries employed across sectors such as construction, marine, and manufacturing.

The curriculum combines foundational digital literacy, workplace technology skills, and introductory artificial intelligence concepts. Participants will learn practical applications of digital tools to improve workplace communication, productivity, safety, and day-to-day problem-solving, while gaining an understanding of emerging AI technologies.

MWC Director Michael Lim said that as digital technologies become integral to workplaces, empowering migrant workers with relevant skills is essential for ensuring their inclusion in Singapore's evolving digital economy.

The initiative builds on IITAAS' earlier outreach efforts, including a full-day AI literacy workshop organised in March 2026, which attracted more than 100 migrant workers. The workshop was inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner Dr Shilpak Ambule, highlighting the growing focus on digital empowerment within the migrant worker community.

IITAAS President Dhruv Jain described the programme as a long-term commitment to making technology education more inclusive and accessible while strengthening human capital in both Singapore and India.

If implemented successfully, the initiative could become a model for AI upskilling programmes for migrant workers globally. Beyond improving digital awareness, it has the potential to enhance employability, support career progression into supervisory and technical roles, and contribute to a more digitally skilled and resilient workforce in the years ahead.