Standard Chartered has launched a new training lab to boost the skillsets of its employees in Singapore.
In Brief:
It aims to train up 8,000 staff by 2022.
Skills in focus include data analytics, AI and blockchain.
diSCover Lab offers both virtual and face to face coaching, with courses ranging from a few hours to 18 months.
What does this mean?
This comes after an initial commitment by the bank to invest US$3.74mn in enhancing digital skillsets in Singapore, where most of its tech and innovation hubs are located, and drive the digitalisation of its business.