By Computerworld Philippines Staff
February 13, 2012

The Oracle Academy and the Philippines Department of Science and Technology – Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST - ICTO) have expanded their relationship to bring the Oracle Academy’s state-of-the-art technology training program to 10,000 students over two years.

Students who participate in the Oracle Academy develop vital business and technology skills that provide them with a competitive advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce. As part of the collaboration, 24 state universities and colleges will integrate the Oracle Academy’s Advanced Computer Science curriculum into their programs.

In addition, the Oracle Academy will provide software, technical support, and faculty professional development to enrolled institutions. Faculty will receive discounts to attend training and students will receive discount vouchers for certification exams.

The joint effort supports DOST-ICTO’s commitment to offer quality human resources to the IT industry through its eQuality Program,

Today, more than 1.5 million students in 95 countries are enrolled in the Oracle Academy program. In the Philippines, over 3,000 students from 20 educational institutions benefit from the Oracle Academy program.

“The Oracle Academy program and its Advanced Computer Science offering are very important to our universities and our students. The curricula offers hands on experience with the latest technology and industry tools, as well as the potential opportunity for certifications that will help our graduates land industry jobs,” said Mr. Louis Casambre, Executive Director, DOST-ICTO.

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