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DDAS Youth

To forge a generation of digitally secure, community-driven leaders who will secure Singapore’s digital future with skill, integrity, and purpose.

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Call To Action

Singapore stands at the forefront of digital transformation. From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, from data science to blockchain—technology is reshaping how we live, work, and connect. Yet, with progress comes the challenge of safeguarding our digital space. The time has come to nurture a generation of youth who will not just participate in this future—but secure it.

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The DDAS Youth is our rallying cry. It is a national movement of young minds committed to defending, shaping, and leading Singapore’s digital destiny.

Mission Pillar

Be the Digital Defence Generation.

Portfolio-Driven Membership System

We will create an integrated digital portfolio system, where every activity, achievement, and contribution adds to a living, evolving profile—like a LinkedIn for Digital Defenders.

  • Domains of focus:

    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    • Blockchain & Decentralised Security

    • Cloud & Infrastructure Security

    • Cybersecurity

    • Data Science & Analytics

    • Digital Forensics

    • Digital Risk Management & Governance

    • Digital Trust & Ethics

    • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing

    • IoT & Embedded Systems Security

  • Recognition & Reward:

    • Participatory Certificates for all activity involvement

    • Certificates of Merit for competition winners

    • Verified endorsements from partner companies & mentors

Tech Partner Meetups & Sharing Sessions

Regularly, youths will gather for:

  • Industry expert talks

  • Skill-based workshops

  • Panel discussions

  • Hands-on labs

 

These will not just be learning spaces, but collaborative communities where ideas turn into projects and partnerships.

Youth Day - Annual Flagship Event & Competition for Impact

The Youth Day Flagship event will be a high-energy day of:

  • Celebration of youth achievements

  • Inspiration from keynote tech leaders

  • Networking and recruitment booths

  • Showcases of youth-led innovation

 

This will be the national stage for our Youth Wing, and a rallying point for partners and parents to see youth in action.

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There will be competitions focusing on:

  • AI & Cybersecurity Hackathons

  • Capture-the-Flag (CTF) tournaments

  • Data for Good Challenges

  • Ethical Tech Design Sprints

 

These events drive critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world skills, and winners will gain internships, scholarships, and recognition in their portfolios.

Career Outreach & Navigation

Through targeted recruitment events, we will:

  • Connect youth to real-world career opportunities

  • Partner with IHLs, polytechnics, and universities

  • Host “Tech Career 101” bootcamps

  • Offer CV writing, interview prep, and LinkedIn profile clinics

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