Apple Foundation Program at RMIT

Immerse yourself in a challenge-based learning environment to build adaptability and experience the world of technology, creativity and entrepreneurship.

Innovative businesses are searching for problem solvers, collaborators, creators and conceptual thinkers - people driven by a passion for making a positive impact in the world.

About the Apple Foundation Program

The Apple Foundation Program at RMIT empowers learners with a future-fit skill set at the intersection of technology, creativity and entrepreneurship.

You will be introduced to the Swift programming language - a powerful and intuitive programming language for iPhone, iPad, Mac and more - to prototype an original app idea.

In this four week program you will experience the creative process of what it takes to solve real world problems, collaborate in teams in a challenge based learning environment and design apps using the Apple iOS ecosystem.

If this excites you, then submit your interest and apply today.

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Building essential skills

This world-class learning and design program offers an overview of the skills to become an iOS developer, while simultaneously introducing you to highly sought-after transferable skills, including:

Design Thinking
User Research
Prototyping apps and conceptual design
User Interface and User Experience design
Introduction to Swift coding
Introduction to Xcode
Storytelling
Presentation and pitching of ideas

The RMIT Apple Foundation Program is an immersive, challenge-based learning opportunity for learners to experience what it really means to design and develop an app, learn Design Thinking principles and gain hands-on practice with the intuitive Swift programming environment. By targeting learners from underrepresented groups, we hope to both broaden the pool of talent in the tech sector and increase the diversity of that talent pool.

Karin Verspoor

Executive Dean, School of Computing Technologies, STEM College.

Program details

The Apple Foundation Program at RMIT is open to a broad range of cohort groups, spanning current high school students, existing RMIT students who may be interested in further study in this field, retraining professionals looking for a change in career and women who are interested in exploring career options in STEM.

Intake dates 2024

Group	Program dates	Applications close
2024 Group 2: Application open to all	4 weeks 10am - 2pm - Mon-Fri 15 April - 10 May	Closed
2024 Group 3 : Women in Tech	4 weeks 10 am - 2pm - Mon - Fri 26 August - 20 September	26th July 2024 - 6pm
2024 Group 4 : Open to all	4 weeks 10am - 2pm - Mon - Fri 11 November - 6 December	11th October 2024 - 6pm

Group

Program dates

Applications close

2024 Group 2: Application open to all

4 weeks

10am - 2pm - Mon-Fri

15 April - 10 May

Closed

2024 Group 3 : Women in Tech

4 weeks

10 am - 2pm - Mon - Fri

26 August - 20 September

26th July 2024 - 6pm

2024 Group 4 : Open to all

4 weeks

10am - 2pm - Mon - Fri

11 November - 6 December

11th October 2024 - 6pm

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What you need to know

The RMIT Apple Foundation Program is free
All applicants must be over the age of 16
All applicants must reside in Australia
No prior coding knowledge, skills or experience is required, but previous knowledge is welcomed
The program runs for four weeks, five days a week and four hours per day
If successful in gaining a place in the program, you must be able to commit to be on-site at RMIT University Melbourne for the duration of the program dates and timeframe
A MacBook and iPhone device will be loaned to all participating students

How to apply

Entry to the RMIT Apple Foundation Program is competitive because we can only accept up to 30 participating learners at a time and we will use the selection task to help assist us with final group selection.

In addition to your online application you will need to answer the following selection task in order to be considered for a place in the program:

Tell us about something that you learnt recently and how you learnt it?

You have the freedom to complete this task however you wish, whether a collage, illustration, short video (no more than 30 seconds) or written response – the sky is the limit, so be creative and most importantly, have fun! We look forward to seeing your applications!

Apply now

Attend our online info seminar

If you want to learn more about the program, join one of our online information seminars.

Meet our mentors

Beck Storer

With over 20 years experience in the communication design industry, Beck is an RMIT Alumni with a Masters in Design and is the founder of The Cutaway, a creative studio that explores cultural storytelling in the public space. A driver for challenging the way we see design and its role in our world, she shares everything she knows as a leader in industry led design education and has lectured and developed post graduate design courses in the Australian academic environment.

Steph Worladge

Steph is an experienced education and training professional with a passion for technology and instructional design. With over 7 years at Apple perfecting her craft in the Apple Ecosystem, devices, and software, Steph has a strong focus on user experience. She believes that technology has the power to enrich lives and create an inclusive environment that empowers individuals to achieve their full potential, and is committed to inspiring students to think creatively, leveraging Apple technology to make a difference.

For any queries about the program please contact us at: apple.foundation.program@rmit.edu.au.

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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