Train and Place Jr Data Engineer
What is a Jr Data Engineer?
Jr Data Engineers gather, clean, troubleshoot and process data, so that it can be used by various business teams, data scientists, and analysts. They build technologies of infrastructure, pipelines, dashboards, and processes of technology for unstructured data. Jr Data Engineers may also conduct simple analysis as required.
As key members of the data management and analytics teams, data engineers drive value for the organisation and its clients by having a thorough understanding of data, its purpose, and its usage. Their major responsibilities include designing and building data platforms to collect, store, and retrieve raw data, building data pipelines effectively, applying structured problem-solving techniques to determine solutions, and designing and deploying data solutions on cloud and creating dashboards for further analysis.
Jr Data Engineers will also need to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. They will also need to take charge of learning new technical skills to improve their performance and stay current in the industry.
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Our Impact
Program Length
12 weeksFull-time, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Next Cohort Starts
Q1 2024
Next Application Period Starts
September 2023
Course Fee
$15,000 (before subsidies and GST)
Subsidies
between 70% to 95% course fee funding for eligible participants
Coming Soon
Employment after 180 days
Average income increase
Programme Graduates
#GetReadySG Train-and-Place Programme Benefits

Mentorship Support
Personalised mentorship from a tech industry professional

Microsoft Certification Pathways
Learning pathways to attain Microsoft Learn certification in Microsoft Azure

Unlimited Access to Online Learning Platforms
Access to LinkedIn Learning, Data Camp, A Cloud Guru, or Codecademy, depending on job role

Personal Well-being Support
Well-being support from the Generation Singapore team and well-being partners
What You Will Learn
You’ll learn relevant behavioural, mindset and technical skills through a comprehensive instructor-facilitated training bootcamp that integrates real industry scenarios with hands-on projects and case studies.
After completing the programme, you will be able to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Drive value for the organization and its clients by having a thorough understanding of data, its purpose, and its usage
- Design and build data platforms to collect, store, and retrieve raw data
- Build data pipelines effectively using ELT
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques to determine solutions
- Learn new technical skills to improve performance and stay current in the industry
- Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Skills Earned
Technical Skills
We'll help you learn the technical skills with lots of hands-on, interactive sessions. By the end, you'll know:
- Database Management
- Programming Languages
- Developing Data Pipelines
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Testing Cycles, Test Approach and Test Case Design
- Project Management Basics
Behavior & Mindsets
In every job, there are key skills that will help you be successful. We'll help you learn how to:
- Orientation to Detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Personal Responsibility
- Future Orientation
- Growth Mindset
- Resilience
How We Support Your Well-Being
When you become a Generation learner, you become a part of a community of like-minded individuals who have been through similar experiences as you are about to go through. In whatever stage of your journey, our #GenAlumni, #GenVolunteers, #GenPartners, and #GenStaff work together to help you succeed beyond your programme and into a meaningful and sustainable career.

Dedicated Learner Success Associates
Each cohort is assigned a Learner Success Associate (LSA) who supports each learner’s wellbeing by being a resource to learners in their career transition journey.

A Curriculum that Cares
We don’t just cover technical skills and behavioural skills and mindsets. Our curriculum will also help you learn how to build a supportive peer community, how to manage negative thoughts, and how to care for your well-being and energy.

Subsidised Counselling Support
We know that making a career transition can be stressful. So, each Generation learner has access to subsidised counselling support in partnership with Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre.
Ready to Get Started?
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Start Your Application
Click on the Register Interest button to be notified of upcoming cohorts.
Register Interest - 2
Complete Related Technical Skills Tasks
Take a cognitive test and complete a technical skills assessment related to the programme you’re applying for.
- 3
Interview with the Generation Team
Upon review of the test and skills task you’ve completed, a Generation Singapore team member may invite you to a virtual interview to better understand you and your career aspirations.
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Application Outcome
You will be notified of the outcome of your application within 8 to 10 working days of completing your application. If you are shortlisted for the programme, you will be given instructions to confirm your place in the upcoming cohort.
Supporting People into Careers that Would Otherwise be Inaccessible
We accept applications from all individuals without a related educational background or prior work experience in the technology industry and we evaluate each application we receive for its own merits. To stay true to our organisation’s mission, we will be prioritising the following profiles:
- Individuals above the age of 40
- Individuals who have been unemployed for more than 3 months (Individuals who have been unemployed for more than 6 months may receive additional course fee subsidies of up to 95% upon submission of supporting documentation)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals who are in need of financial assistance
Are you an individual with disabilities?
Contact us prior to submitting an application to find out how we can support you throughout your journey as a Generation learner.
SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme
The #GetReadySG Train-and-Place Programme is a SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) that supports mid-career individuals in acquiring industry-relevant skills to improve employability and pivot to new sectors or job roles. For more information on SCTP, please visit the SkillsFuture website.