AI Data Centre Talent Development Programme (AITDP) 2025 in Japan

If you are a recent graduate, early-career professional, or someone seeking to transition into the infrastructure/AI domain, the AI Data Centre Talent Development Programme (AITDP) 2025 is now open for applications. This initiative, backed by Ada Infrastructure, aims to nurture talent in data centre operations and underpin Japan’s ambitions for AI-driven economic growth and resilient digital infrastructure. Here's everything you need to know

📌 Programme Summary

• Location: Remote (online) sessions + in-person component in Japan

• Sponsor: Ada Infrastructure (Japan)

• Programme Type: Training / Talent Development

• Target Group: Recent graduates (or near graduates) and professionals in related fields interested in infrastructure / technology

• Fields of Focus: Data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, networking), operations, sustainability, emerging technologies

• Value & Coverage: Fully sponsored (no cost to participants)

• Duration: 3 weeks (15 sessions, 1.5 hours each)

• Application Deadline: 10 October 2025, 23:59 JST (rolled, until positions filled)

• Start Date: 14 October 2025

  
  

👩🏻‍💻 Programme Overview

Curriculum & Activities

Over three weeks, participants engage in 15 remote lecture sessions (1.5 hours each, evenings), delivered Monday through Friday at 19:00 JST. The weekly breakdown:

• Week 1: Introduction to AI Data Centres and Core Concepts

  Basics of data centre infrastructure: power systems, cooling, networking, data centre roles and components.

• Week 2: Data Centre Operations and Management

  Focus on operations, maintenance, uptime/availability, efficiency (PUE, thermal design), and scaling.

• Week 3: Advanced Topics & Career Pathways

  Emerging trends (e.g. liquid cooling, sustainability, AI workloads), industry outlook, and pathways into roles in data centres.

In addition to lectures, the programme may include hands-on case studies, real-world examples, and networking with industry professionals (e.g. via guest speakers) as part of its design.

At the end, there is an in-person graduation ceremony (date to be confirmed) which participants are expected to attend.

The programme is open free of charge, fully sponsored by Ada Infrastructure.

🎁 Benefits

• Instruction from industry experts in the field

• Exposure to practical, real-world case studies

• Opportunities to network with professionals in the data centre / infrastructure domain

• Clear pathway into roles in data centre operations, infrastructure engineering, or related technology roles

• No tuition or fees for accepted participants

• Building a foundation for a career aligned with Japan’s growing AI & infrastructure sector

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Mandatory Requirements

1. Residency: Applicants must currently reside in Japan.

2. Educational / Experience Background:

   • Hold an academic degree, or be graduating within 6 months, ideally in computing, engineering, physics, business, or similar; OR

   • Have completed vocational/technical training in a relevant domain; OR

   • Possess equivalent professional experience in related fields (IT, engineering, operations, infrastructure, ESG, etc.)

3. Attendance Commitment: Must commit to attending all 15 remote sessions (evenings) and the in-person graduation.

4. Interest in the industry: Demonstrate in the application a clear interest in the data centre / infrastructure industry.

Desired Attributes

• Technical aptitude, basic knowledge of IT or engineering

• Problem-solving skills, interest in teamwork

• Adaptability, willingness to learn in a dynamic environment

• Strong motivation, especially for career changers including veterans / ex-service

• Applications from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged.

Application Procedure

1. Submit Application

   • Email your resume / CV

   • Include a 200-word statement describing your interest in the programme

   • Send to: admissions@Ltav.com 

2. Confirmation: You will receive an email acknowledging receipt.

3. Selection / Shortlisting: Applications are evaluated based on meeting the mandatory requirements and strength of your statement & resume in line with desired attributes.

4. Notification: If selected, you will receive full details and next steps.

⚠️ Important: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until slots fill. Early submission is highly encouraged.

💡 Additional Context & Insights

• Ada Infrastructure in Japan: Ada is actively investing in data centre infrastructure across Tokyo and Osaka, with plans for approximately 600 MW IT load capacity in Japan.

• Their Tokyo West 1 campus (TKW1) is slated to provide 31 MW capacity, with clean energy, LEED design, and high density AI-hardware readiness.

• The demand for technical talent in Japan’s AI / infrastructure sector is high, especially in bridging the skills gap in data infrastructure.

• Japan’s recent legislative frameworks (e.g. AI Promotion Act, R&D & Utilisation Promotion Act) reflect strong government support for human capital development in AI technologies.

• Ada’s leadership highlights workforce and labor challenges in the data centre sector and emphasizes training and talent programs as strategic priorities.

🔗 Official Link

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