RMIT opens $1M learning space dedicated to Apple Foundation Program at City Campus

New learning space dedicated to the Apple Foundation Program at RMIT now open to teach technology skills for jobs of the future.

RMIT today unveiled a new dedicated space for learners participating in the Apple Foundation Program at RMIT. The million-dollar space, designed by architecture firm Hinge, features a sustainable building design, enabled with the latest Apple technology.

Over four weeks, the Apple Foundation Program at RMIT introduces students to the Swift and Xcode programming languages, using Mac and iPhone to design and prototype an original app for the Apple iOS ecosystem.

The program allows for a transition into technology from other career paths, opening pathways for mature-aged students and learners from non-STEM backgrounds and enables study to be combined with ongoing employment in a sustainable way.

The Apple Foundation Program at RMIT Learning Space will support the expansion of the free four-week program, coinciding with the first of four new intakes across 2024.

The Apple Foundation Program at RMIT model is one of many initiatives that addresses the recommendations from the Australian Universities Accord, offering a flexible and responsive learning pathway for underrepresented groups.