Cohort 5 puts top students on an AI Engineering track: five months of mentorship from Amihan and Avtica engineers, building real AI solutions for national-scale challenges with Claude, NVIDIA Orin, and Qwen.
Jumpstart works as a voluntary internship or as your academic internship, OJT, or practicum requirement.
The majority of our interns join voluntarily, on top of school, to explore, build, and get industry-ready before they graduate. No grade required, just curiosity and commitment.
Need internship hours for your degree? Jumpstart can count toward your school’s internship, OJT, or practicum requirement. Tell us your school’s requirements when you apply.
Forget the typical internship. Jumpstart focuses on your growth, with mentors who push you to see bigger opportunities in tech. On the AI Engineering track, you ship working AI for DEVCON’s nationwide community, not practice exercises.
Plus OpenCode, Ollama, and more
Deployable tools, like one intern’s Flood Detection with Flood Alarms system using sensors and real-time data.
Stand-out interns can apply for DEVCON’s AI Certification Scholarships to train for and earn industry AI certifications.
About the AI ScholarshipsMentors, peers, and the whole DEVCON community across 13 locations.
Outputs for your job applications, plus recognition for stand-out work.
Your CV and a cover letter with your top 2 tracks, top 3 skills, 2–3 projects, 2–3 favorite tech events, how you found DEVCON, and whether you’re joining voluntarily or for an academic requirement.
Shortlisted applicants are invited to the DEVCON HQ office in Makati or Ortigas.
Not this time? Re-apply to a future cohort. We’re always looking for stand-out candidates.
DEVCON 17 · Engineering an AI-Ready Nation
Jumpstart is part of our 17th-anniversary push to engineer an AI-ready Philippines, alongside Hour of AI, open-source AI code camps, and AI Certification Scholarships.
Pair the AI Engineering focus with the tracks that fit your goals.
Educate and empower the next generation with Climate Action Kits.
Build web2 and web3 applications with expert guidance.
Test modern cloud tools that store and manage data for AI-ready enterprises.
Publish your first smart contract, and more.
Experiment with AI tools and how they are shaping storytelling.
Master project lifecycles with quality assurance.
Create compelling content and digital strategies.
Learn from our founder about the latest tech-driven innovations.
Real-world challenges like climate resilience and tech education, with tangible outputs that prove your impact.
Practical tips and guidance from pros, in a supportive space that values your ideas.
Grow teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, with outputs for your job applications.
Online, in-person, and expert sessions across diverse tracks and modules.
Confidence beyond tech, plus special recognition for stand-out work.
Travel to events, visit institutions, and work on projects that mirror industry.
Asynchronous learning blended with in-person expert talks and mentorship.
1–2 sessions a week at the DEVCON HQ office in Makati or Ortigas, plus best-in-class conferences.
Workshops, on-site events, and career-accelerating access across the DEVCON community.
Industry experts, each followed by an “Ask Me Anything”.
Provided by DEVCON throughout the internship.
Tap a name to read Jumpstart intern stories on Medium.
“I walked in asking, “Why me?” I walked out thinking, “Why not me?””
“The projects I worked on weren’t just exercises; they were tools that could actually be deployed and used.”
“I committed to showing up, delivering results, and learning as much as I could.”
“It equipped me with new skill sets that seamlessly integrate with my existing freelance tech stack.”
“DEVCON has shown me that with the right support, I can overcome my perceived limitations.”
“I thought I’d spend my time in Canva and Photoshop, but instead I was pulled into the wider world of tech.”
Both. Most of our interns join voluntarily as adventure learning, to be ready for the industry. It can also count toward your academic internship, OJT, or practicum requirement; tell us your school’s requirements when you apply.
Next stepHow to apply
It is unpaid, but DEVCON provides transportation and communication allowances.
Next stepSee how the internship works
Five months of online, self-paced learning plus 1–2 in-person sessions a week, and occasional on-site and chapter events.
Next stepSee the structure
At the DEVCON HQ office in Makati or Ortigas. We’ll confirm the venue before each session. The cohort agrees on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Next stepApply now
Your CV, and a cover letter with your top 2 tracks, top 3 skills, 2–3 relevant projects, 2–3 favorite tech events, and how you learned about DEVCON.
Next stepSend your application
Slots are limited and selection is competitive. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an office visit and notified within 1–2 weeks. Not shortlisted? Re-apply to a future cohort.
Next stepApply now
Tracks depend on instructor availability and each cohort’s priorities. You pick a top 2, and you’re encouraged to collaborate on other projects.
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