About the project
Digital ASPirations For All is delivered in partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to bridge the digital divide in youths. By designing an end-to-end model of fostering aspirations, building skills, and enabling pathways, we want to help youths from all walks of life believe in themselves and grow into empowered and responsible digital creators.
Program Framework
We believe that the right form of support needs to be provided at every stage. Our three-tier framework works with both youths and their broader support ecosystem, and offer a range of touchpoints from seminars, workshops to full employability programs.
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Will I earn a certificate?Yes, at the end of the course, graduates of the programme will receive certificates. However, there are prerequisites or milestones that the students must meet in order to graduate from the programme.
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Do I need a technical background to join?Hatch’s programs are designed to be open and accessible to all. As the saying goes, if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. Our instructors are industry practitioners who can break down important concepts for students regardless of background. Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Leave the rest to us!
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What is the difference in schedule for the full-time and part-time programmes?The 5-week full-time program is designed for students with more immediate employment needs. Classes take place Mondays to Fridays over office hours. The 15-week part-time program is suitable for those balancing other commitments or who would like to finish the training before making the career switch. Classes take place three times a week on two weekday nights and Saturday mornings.
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How will classes be held?The classes will be conducted in a hybrid format of both physical and online classes. For physical classes, it will be held in a sufficiently large venue to ensure safe distancing among students. The classroom will also be disinfected in between lessons.
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What are the financing options available?We believe that no one should be deprived of quality education due to their financial difficulties. Hatch offers financial assistance to students from low-income households. As of April 2020, we have also extended the scheme to include those whose employment have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We also provide the option of interest free installment plans for students. We have a fast and straightforward approval process, and students who would like to find out more can enquire with our programs team.
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What’s the difference between Hatch Immersive and Hatch Accelerator?The Hatch Immersive is a train to match programme that equips students with skills in Digital Marketing or UIUX and upon completion of the course, matches them to a prospective company for internship. This allows them to directly apply what they learn with us and apply it in their internships. This is suitable for learners who are looking at a mid-career switch or are interested in the UIUX industry. The Hatch Accelerator is a 5-week training programme that covers the essential fundamentals of UIUX Web Design. This programme, however, does not provide job matching that Hatch Immersive does. This is suitable for learners who are looking to upskill themselves.
Who this is for
Individuals working
with Youths
You work with youths in any way (i.e. Youth Social Worker, Councilor, Career Coach, etc.) and you would like to learn ways you can help youths explore the digital industry.
Relevant Programs:
Youths
You are a youth (>36) that is interested in learning and exploring careers in the digital industry.
Relevant Programs:
Organisations working with youths
You are an organisation that works with youths and you would like to learn ways you can help youths explore the digital industry.
Relevant Programs:
Aspirations
Seminar targeted at individuals working with youths to equip them with skills to help youths pave out options and career possibilities from the demands and trends of the digital industry.
What you will get from this program:
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Understand digital trends and how it affects the future of work
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Access curated resources targeted at sharing information about digital and digital industry
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Learn to better support youths in their personal and career pursuits
Skills
Workshop targeted at youths interested in the digital industry to explore and discover if they would like to commit to a digital career.
What you will get from this program:
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Be exposed to the digital and design industries and skills needed to succeed in different roles
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Learn in-demand technical skills and knowledge to build a strong digital portfolio
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Gain greater clarity about personal and career goals, with Hatch’s network of industry mentors
Pathways
Train-and-place program targeted at youths interested to pursue a career in Digital Marketing.
What you'll get from this program:
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Learn in-demand technical skills from industry experts to prepare you for an entry-level position in digital marketing
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Be matched to Hatch's network of hiring partners for an internship or apprenticeship upon graduation
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Gain support and learn from a community of like-minded peers
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