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title: Do I have to resign from my current job to join the AIAP?
description: "YES. AIAP is a FULL-TIME programme where you will undergo training at an intensive pace over 6 or 9 months at AI Singapore’s office / any appropriate location. Due to our sponsorship requirements, you are not allowed to take no-pay…"
url: "https://aisingapore.org/faq/do-i-have-to-resign-from-my-current-job-to-join-the-aiap/"
updated: "2026-05-21"
category: AI APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME (AIAP)
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# Do I have to resign from my current job to join the AIAP?

YES. AIAP is a FULL-TIME programme where you will undergo training at an intensive pace over 6 or 9 months at AI Singapore’s office / any appropriate location.

Due to our sponsorship requirements, you are not allowed to take no-pay leave from your current full-time job to attend the programme. In addition, you should not be an owner or founder of a company.

During the AIAP project phase, the apprentices will be working on industry projects from companies where non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) must be signed. Hence apprentices should not be associated with any company during the entire programme period.