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Tokyo Digital Academy: Young Engineer Course 2025 Enrollment

The Tokyo Digital Academy is pleased to announce the commencement of recruitment for its Young Engineer Course set for the 2025 academic year. This initiative, which began in 2022, has been part of a broader effort by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to nurture digital talent, particularly amongst municipal employees. However, in the past year, the focus has shifted to young professionals in the private sector, aiming not only to enhance their career progression and income but also to cultivate immediate digital transformation (DX) capabilities within the city.

Target Audience

This year's course is open to candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. Must be a resident of Tokyo and under 35 years of age, seeking employment in IT companies (current job holders included). Residents from outside Tokyo are eligible if they aspire to work with Tokyo-based IT firms.
2. Must have practical experience in IT-related occupations.
3. Must be able to participate in a reskilling program lasting approximately four months.

Enrollment Capacity

The program aims to accommodate around 500 participants, with selection based on criteria set by the organizers.

Course Content

1. Reskilling Program

This year introduces a new focus area in “AI and Machine Learning,” alongside three high-demand sectors: “App Development,” “Cloud Infrastructure,” and “Project Management.” The curriculum has been designed in collaboration with GovTech Tokyo, taking into consideration the applicants' experience, skills, and career aspirations. Participants can expect a well-rounded program that balances business acumen with practical technical exercises, designed for effective, short-term mastery.

2. Subsidy for Course Fees

Participants may receive financial assistance for selecting paid programs or obtaining relevant certifications, with support up to 300,000 JPY available after course completion.

3. Concierge Support

Career support will be provided by experienced concierges, who will guide participants through the selection of reskilling programs to employment opportunities, ensuring a comprehensive support system.

4. Skill Development Opportunities

Participants will have opportunities to learn practical know-how from previous course graduates and professionals, including engineers and Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) from IT firms. Networking events, both online and in-person, will also be organized to facilitate information exchange among participants.

5. Employment Support

Support includes career coaching, interview preparation, and hosting job-matching events aimed at helping participants secure employment or pivot careers. Additionally, companies employing program graduates could receive subsidies for fee-related expenses required for external training or certification acquisition, capped at 200,000 JPY.

Application Period and Process

Applications can be submitted from June 2, 2025, until August 31, 2025. Notifications regarding selection outcomes will be sent to the email addresses provided during registration. Prospective candidates are encouraged to check the official website for comprehensive details on the program and application procedures: Tokyo Digital Academy Website.

Online Information Sessions

Various online information sessions will be conducted from early June to late August 2025. More information about these sessions can also be found on the official website.

This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to promote the “2050 Tokyo Strategy,” specifically aimed at enhancing digital governance by driving structural reforms in the city's operational quality.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Tokyo Digital Services Bureau, Department of Digital Talent Strategy, Phone: 03-5388-2038.