THERE IS nothing more absurd than a very abusive corporation liaising with states. Well, maybe there are more absurd things out there, but when it comes to software, this ought to be a top issue. Are the companies states now? Are they unethically handed over an entire generation of young people to train them to become customers? This is a subject that this post will address with citations from the past 2.5 weeks.
Microsoft’s Elevate America is providing 1 million vouchers nationwide for free basic e-learning training and some Microsoft Certification exams.
Look for the Microsoft Certification courses that could open several job opportunities for you. Learning innovative skills and enhancing your current skill-sets will take you way higher within your career. As a matter of fact there are lots of IT training companies offering Microsoft certified training programs for corporate employees.
Local education and economic development officials are preaching the value of a new partnership between the Microsoft Corporation and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Microsoft’s Elevate America program was launched in Kentucky by Gov. Steve Beshear late last month.
Last Friday I was invited to my local Microsoft campus here in Charlotte for Minority Student Day. The event, which is in its’ 8th year, is hosted by Blacks @ Microsoft.
HSBC has joined the Microsoft BizSpark Programme as a network partner.
Microsoft, IEEE Join Hands To Create Truck Drivers
Microsoft has collaborated with IEEE to increase the number of students engaged in technical pursuits with the long-term benefit of strengthening business and society through the use of technology.
The later part of the 'goal' is a cover-up, the core part is through this deal Microsoft will be able to 'sell' IEEE student members its latest servers, development tools and eLearning — with 'privileged' access to more than 300 software titles as part of the MSDN Academic Alliance, a subscription service traditionally available only through educational institutions.
It's all about 'show me the money'.
The deal will also ensure work force for Microsoft as the press release says, "exposing science, technology, engineering and math students to job opportunities with Microsoft partners and customers through the Microsoft Students to Business program."
To upgrade the skills of engineering students, especially in the field of information technology, Microsoft IT Academy made a presentation at the Gulzar Institute of Engineering & Technology in Khanna. As part of this programme, Microsoft will be providing training to students on various computer applications including programming skills.
Tech-tonic shift in Delhi University
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Microsoft Corporation India and Institute of Lifelong Learning (ILLL), this may ssoon be a reality.
Microsoft's BizSpark programme, designed to catalyze the success of entrepreneurs by making Microsoft's end-to-end software solutions available to early-stage startup businesses, witnessed remarkable success in India with over 1000 startup companies joining the platform in the last one year. Building on the momentum, Microsoft India is now turning its focus to high potential startups with the launch of BizSpark One
Microsoft will work hand-in-hand with the Government, educational and health entities as well as various private sector organizations to cater to the IT needs of schools, universities, hospitals, clinics and other related organizations and institutions.
Microsoft Jordan is sponsoring 100 university graduates as part of a Graduate Internship and Employment Program that was launched in May 2009 by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT), the Ministry of Labor (MoL), USAID’s Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ), and sector associations that include int@j and Jordan Computer Society. Microsoft Jordan is providing a number of free training courses that will help develop the IT skills of graduates hired under the Program and better prepare them for their careers in the IT industry.
The Government is helping graduates find suitable employment within the private sector, subsidizing 50% of each student’s salary during the first 12 months of their employment and 25% during the subsequent six months employment period. Every graduate hired under the Program also receives a two-week soft skills training course. Microsoft’s contribution to the Program will further expand the skills developed by the recruits.
Comments
Agent_Smith
2010-02-25 01:58:07
As someone pointed out in forums, "That's why the market is flooding with MCSE certified professionals and thus, their wages are so low..."
Roy Schestowitz
2010-02-25 07:47:16
Needs Sunlight
2010-02-25 08:03:18
Be that as it may, the trolls in HR see the MSCE certification and mistake that for having something to do with computers. Thus some do get hired, even if only a small fraction it is still a large number. The world is full of flies, bluebottle flies, greenbottle flies, and so on. Some fraction of those also getg in the house despite screening.