Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launches 'Tokyo Digital Academy' to Support IT Engineer Reskilling

Workport, a comprehensive recruitment agency, has been selected as a partner agent for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's 'Tokyo Digital Academy: Young Engineer Course' for fiscal year 2026. This initiative aims to provide reskilling and career support for young IT professionals, with applications opening on June 1st. Workport will be responsible for providing employment support to participants. Given the current shortage of immediate-impact talent in the IT industry, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government aims to foster career advancement and develop DX-ready talent through this reskilling program. The program is open to individuals aged 35 and under with practical IT experience, with a capacity of approximately 500 participants. Students can choose from three fields: App Development, Cloud Infrastructure, and AI/Machine Learning. Upon completion, participants can receive a subsidy of up to 300,000 yen. The application period runs until August 31st.