The big picture: Workato has launched the AI Institute Alliance in Singapore, partnering with seven educational institutions to develop a future-ready workforce equipped with cutting-edge AI and automation skills. This initiative aims to boost the local AI talent ecosystem and ensure workplace readiness.The AI Institute Alliance aims to spearhead the future of work through skills development and industry collaboration.SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -

• Workato®, the leader in agentic orchestration, today announced the launch of the AI Institute Alliance. This launch represents a significant milestone in Singapore's AI workforce development landscape to boost the thriving local ecosystem of AI talents. In conjunction with education partners – Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and National University of Singapore – the AI Institute Alliance aims to equip the next-generation workforce with cutting-edge AI and automation skills that directly translate to workplace readiness and economic impact.Launch of AI Institute Alliance at World of Workato 2025 SingaporeIn a welcome address, Simon Chesterman, Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore and Vice Provost at the National University of Singapore, spoke about "The University Disrupted: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence". He highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing universities and their students, and the changing role of education in an economic landscape being reshaped by AI."As AI disrupts the traditional model of higher education, universities can benefit from collaboration with industry to ensure that our graduates have the skills both to survive and to thrive in this brave new world," said Chesterman. "That means understanding the potential and the limitations of the latest technology, as well as having the adaptability and resilience to identify and seize the next big thing. It also means accepting that you will never truly finish your education, we all need to be lifelong learners."The launch programme also featured a panel discussion titled "Bridging Education and Enterprise: Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders," exploring industry perspectives on AI skills gaps and workforce readiness. The panel was moderated by Carter Busse, CIO of Workato, with industry leaders Colin Yip, Regional Head of IT, SEA at PSA, and Miguel Ho, Head of Process Automation at FairPrice Group.

Why it matters: As AI rapidly reshapes the global economy, this alliance directly addresses the growing skills gap, providing a model for how industry-education collaboration can secure a pipeline of qualified talent for businesses and staffing firms. It highlights the increasing demand for specialized AI expertise and the need for continuous learning.The AI Institute Alliance aims to spearhead the future of work through skills development and industry collaboration.SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -

• Workato®, the leader in agentic orchestration, today announced the launch of the AI Institute Alliance. This launch represents a significant milestone in Singapore's AI workforce development landscape to boost the thriving local ecosystem of AI talents. In conjunction with education partners – Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and National University of Singapore – the AI Institute Alliance aims to equip the next-generation workforce with cutting-edge AI and automation skills that directly translate to workplace readiness and economic impact.Launch of AI Institute Alliance at World of Workato 2025 SingaporeIn a welcome address, Simon Chesterman, Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore and Vice Provost at the National University of Singapore, spoke about "The University Disrupted: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence". He highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing universities and their students, and the changing role of education in an economic landscape being reshaped by AI."As AI disrupts the traditional model of higher education, universities can benefit from collaboration with industry to ensure that our graduates have the skills both to survive and to thrive in this brave new world," said Chesterman. "That means understanding the potential and the limitations of the latest technology, as well as having the adaptability and resilience to identify and seize the next big thing. It also means accepting that you will never truly finish your education, we all need to be lifelong learners."The launch programme also featured a panel discussion titled "Bridging Education and Enterprise: Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders," exploring industry perspectives on AI skills gaps and workforce readiness. The panel was moderated by Carter Busse, CIO of Workato, with industry leaders Colin Yip, Regional Head of IT, SEA at PSA, and Miguel Ho, Head of Process Automation at FairPrice Group.

Between the lines:

• The alliance includes seven polytechnics and universities, such as the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Polytechnic.

• It builds on Workato's prior success, which trained over 3,000 tertiary students in automation and integration skills.

• Simon Chesterman of AI Singapore emphasized the need for universities to collaborate with industry to prepare graduates for an AI-disrupted world, advocating for lifelong learning.The AI Institute Alliance aims to spearhead the future of work through skills development and industry collaboration.SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -

• Workato®, the leader in agentic orchestration, today announced the launch of the AI Institute Alliance. This launch represents a significant milestone in Singapore's AI workforce development landscape to boost the thriving local ecosystem of AI talents. In conjunction with education partners – Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and National University of Singapore – the AI Institute Alliance aims to equip the next-generation workforce with cutting-edge AI and automation skills that directly translate to workplace readiness and economic impact.Launch of AI Institute Alliance at World of Workato 2025 SingaporeIn a welcome address, Simon Chesterman, Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore and Vice Provost at the National University of Singapore, spoke about "The University Disrupted: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence". He highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing universities and their students, and the changing role of education in an economic landscape being reshaped by AI."As AI disrupts the traditional model of higher education, universities can benefit from collaboration with industry to ensure that our graduates have the skills both to survive and to thrive in this brave new world," said Chesterman. "That means understanding the potential and the limitations of the latest technology, as well as having the adaptability and resilience to identify and seize the next big thing. It also means accepting that you will never truly finish your education, we all need to be lifelong learners."The launch programme also featured a panel discussion titled "Bridging Education and Enterprise: Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders," exploring industry perspectives on AI skills gaps and workforce readiness. The panel was moderated by Carter Busse, CIO of Workato, with industry leaders Colin Yip, Regional Head of IT, SEA at PSA, and Miguel Ho, Head of Process Automation at FairPrice Group.

Staffing & HR impact: Staffing firms will see a clearer, more robust pipeline of AI-skilled talent emerging from Singapore, potentially easing recruitment challenges for specialized roles and improving recruiter mobility in high-demand sectors. HR leaders can leverage similar industry-education models to proactively develop internal talent and address future skill demands, impacting long-term workforce planning.The AI Institute Alliance aims to spearhead the future of work through skills development and industry collaboration.SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -

• Workato®, the leader in agentic orchestration, today announced the launch of the AI Institute Alliance. This launch represents a significant milestone in Singapore's AI workforce development landscape to boost the thriving local ecosystem of AI talents. In conjunction with education partners – Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and National University of Singapore – the AI Institute Alliance aims to equip the next-generation workforce with cutting-edge AI and automation skills that directly translate to workplace readiness and economic impact.Launch of AI Institute Alliance at World of Workato 2025 SingaporeIn a welcome address, Simon Chesterman, Senior Director of AI Governance at AI Singapore and Vice Provost at the National University of Singapore, spoke about "The University Disrupted: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence". He highlighted the opportunities and challenges facing universities and their students, and the changing role of education in an economic landscape being reshaped by AI."As AI disrupts the traditional model of higher education, universities can benefit from collaboration with industry to ensure that our graduates have the skills both to survive and to thrive in this brave new world," said Chesterman. "That means understanding the potential and the limitations of the latest technology, as well as having the adaptability and resilience to identify and seize the next big thing. It also means accepting that you will never truly finish your education, we all need to be lifelong learners."The launch programme also featured a panel discussion titled "Bridging Education and Enterprise: Preparing the Next Generation of AI Leaders," exploring industry perspectives on AI skills gaps and workforce readiness. The panel was moderated by Carter Busse, CIO of Workato, with industry leaders Colin Yip, Regional Head of IT, SEA at PSA, and Miguel Ho, Head of Process Automation at FairPrice Group.

The bottom line: Proactive industry-education partnerships are becoming essential for building resilient, AI-capable workforces globally and mitigating future talent shortages.