People's Association to launch S$10 AI courses for seniors and homemakers at community clubs from November
The People's Association (PA) will roll out bite-sized, beginner-friendly AI courses at community clubs from November 2026, priced at S$10 per session. Aimed at residents unfamiliar with technology, including seniors and homemakers, the AI @ Your Neighbourhood programme targets 10,000 participants a
SINGAPORE: Residents unfamiliar with artificial intelligence (AI) can learn how to use it in their everyday lives through bite-sized, beginner-friendly and affordable courses at community clubs from November 2026. Unlike most AI courses commercially available today, which are designed for working professionals, the courses will cater to residents unfamiliar with AI, including seniors and homemakers, the People's Association (PA) said in a press release on Saturday (10 Oct).
Named AI @ Your Neighbourhood, the courses aim to help residents understand AI, build confidence in using AI tools for everyday life, and use it safely and responsibly. PA has curated 25 courses to date with PA training providers, with more courses to be progressively introduced to keep pace with developments in AI and residents' evolving needs and interests. The courses will cover topics including everyday digital life skills, photography and photo enhancement, and how to use AI to make travel easier.
From November, the courses will be offered at community clubs at S$10 (US$7.80) per course. PA will offer a 30 per cent discount from November 2026 to October 2027, bringing the fee to S$7 per session. “Through the programme, PA aims to reach 10,000 residents and make AI learning more accessible to the community,” it said.
PA is also collaborating with partners including AI Singapore, Micron Technology and NTUC LearningHub to bring AI workshops to residents. Speaking at PA's annual Community Seminar at Our Tampines Hub on Saturday, PA Deputy Chairman Edwin Tong said AI is already changing how residents receive information, discover opportunities and connect with one another. Mr Tong, who is also Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, encouraged grassroots leaders, community volunteers and partners to harness AI to stay close to residents, understand their needs better and deepen the human connections at the heart of their work.
PA has also been using technology and AI to streamline administrative processes, such as its vendor selection, grassroots procurement and payment systems. Other initiatives announced at the Community Seminar included an AI Voice Assistant on onePA, which will let residents tell onePA what they are looking for in their own words. Expected to be launched by early 2027, the AI Voice Assistant will recommend suitable programmes and facilities based on their interests and live availability, before guiding them from discovery to booking and payment. The assistant will support English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
PA will also pilot the PA Community Robot, which will allow residents to discover suitable programmes, navigate the CC and connect with CC staff through voice or touchscreen when further assistance is needed. It is expected to be piloted in the first quarter of 2027.
