Temus, a digital transformation firm headquartered in Singapore, has announced the return of Step IT Up Singapore, its flagship ‘hire, train, and place’ career conversion program.

Now in its fourth run, the program will equip at least 20 more Singaporean locals—with no prior information technology (IT) experience—for full-time tech roles at Temus through an intensive four-month training journey, the firm said in a statement.

With this latest intake, Step IT Up will have trained 80 individuals, making up nearly 20 percent of Temus’ total workforce.

The structured four-month curriculum prepares participants to become certified OutSystems Low-Code Developers, with guaranteed placement in Temus’ Cloud, Application, and Platform practice upon graduation.

Since its launch in August 2022, Step IT Up has received over 3,000 applications for 60 places.

This year, Temus is strengthening its commitment to gender diversity by reserving five spots for women who meet the program’s recruitment criteria.

This pledge supports relaunch by SG Women in Tech (SGWIT), an initiative by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) that helps women re-enter the tech workforce.

“As Singapore’s digital economy evolves, investing in human capital, not just technology, is critical to building a future-ready workforce,

“Women already make up at least 30 percent of our Step IT Up cohorts, and we are building on this momentum by setting aside dedicated places for those seeking a pathway back into tech,” said Ng Lai Yee, Chief Executive Officer, Temus.

“But this is just the baseline – we at Temus hope to see more women step up, raise the bar, and earn their place on merit,

“Our commitment remains clear: to strengthen Singapore’s digital talent pipeline and empower individuals, regardless of background, to shape their own digital future,” she added.

It is noted that the adoption of low-code development is accelerating across the Asia Pacific, with one-third of enterprises recognizing it as a critical driver of automation and business resilience.

By enabling companies to build applications with minimal manual coding, low-code helps businesses modernize operations faster and at a lower cost.

Temus, as OutSystems’ longest-serving services partner in Southeast Asia, is expanding its low-code capabilities to meet this growing demand.

The company is building a talent pool of low-code developers to support clients across the public and private sectors, including a mainboard-listed Singapore telco, a global pharmaceutical leader, and the country’s largest private education institution.

Since its launch, Step IT Up boasts a near-100 percent graduation rate across three cohorts. Program graduates – trained in .NET development, OutSystems low-code development, and digital business analysis – have collectively contributed to over 15 digital transformation projects for Temus’ clients.

“Step IT Up continues to equip the next generation of digital talents with both technical and soft skills to adapt to the evolving digital landscape,

“We are incredibly proud to witness the growth of our graduates at Temus,” said Stephen Yeo, Director, Cloud, Application and Platform – Low Code, Temus.

“Our culture of mentorship has played a key role in shaping their experiences, providing valuable insights that boost confidence and empower them to advance their careers in the tech sector,” he added.

Recruitment for the program’s fourth intake is now open, with selected candidates set to begin training in June 2025.

Participants will receive hands-on instruction in OutSystems platform best practices, architecture, integration, and performance, alongside essential coordination, project management, and communication skills to prepare them for successful careers in technology.

Graduates will be guaranteed tech roles with market-competitive salaries, along with a stipend throughout the career conversion program.

Temus welcomes Singaporean locals from all backgrounds to apply and take their next step into Singapore’s digital economy. Applications for Step IT Up close on March 21, 2025.

Temus was established by Temasek in partnership with UST, to provide digital transformation solutions for the private and public sectors as it aspires to be a strategic partner in realizing the Singapore Government’s Smart Nation vision.

The firm is headquartered in Singapore and have about 200 employees across a wide range of disciplines in strategy, design, architecture, technology, data and artificial intelligence (AI).

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