2014-04-23
STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI) and giant computer software developer Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) engage in an institutional linkage in working towards the holistic development of STI students taking ICT courses. The partnership was made official during a signing event on March 25, 2015 at the STI Holdings Building in Makati City. In this collaboration, Microsoft will provide modules on Microsoft Phone Application Development, Windows 8, and Microsoft Azure which will be integrated into the courseware of STI ICT programs. It will also implement the Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) Program, wherein two (2) qualified STI students will be recruited to become Microsoft ambassadors in their schools, and help promote Microsoft events and application development initiatives. In addition, Microsoft will provide training programs on the latest technology trends in the industry to STI faculty members and MSPs.
Faculty members will likewise be able to use the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) which will allow them to monitor their students performance more easily and access Webinars (web seminars) wherein professionals from Microsoft share their expertise online. Microsoft has opened more opportunities for STI students and faculty members to gain more knowledge, skills, and experience in the field of ICT. This is driven by Microsoft and STI common goal for the students to better utilize the latest technology so they will become more efficient when they join the workforce, shares STI President Monico V. Jacob. We are delighted to be partnering with STI. As the country most established IT educational institution, STI has taught generations of IT professionals who now serve in many capacities in IT and other companies and who serve as the foundation upon which the industry rests, says Karrie Ilagan, GM of Microsoft Philippines, In an increasingly Mobile First, Cloud First world, Microsoft believes in equipping both teachers and students in technology skills that will prepare them for work and life.
Microsoft programs for education promote effective, immersive learning experiences to inspire teachers and students to realize their full potential. This partnership with the multinational corporation Microsoft coincides with STI pursuit to strengthen the international standards of the training it gives its students so they will become life-ready and global-ready. ### ABOUT STI: STI Education Services Group, Inc. is owned by the publicly listed company STI Education Systems Holdings, Inc. (PSE SYMBOL: STI). STI remains committed to providing education for real life for thirty years now with highly-relevant academic programs in the fields of Information & Communications Technology, Business & Management, Tourism & Hospitality Management, Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and Healthcare.
More information on STI is available at www.sti.edu. ABOUT MICROSOFT: Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFTÂ) is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft Philippines, the local subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, has been constantly bringing innovation and making its technology available to Filipino businesses and individuals since 1995. As a committed and trusted partner in nation-building, Microsoft Philippines has made it its mission to fuel growth and healthy communities, as well as transform locally-based businesses and empower them to compete in the global economy.
