The Institute of Electronic Governance (IEG) has extended its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oracle India to implement Oracle Academy’s computer science curriculum in 400 educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh.
Under the MoU, it is planned that 50,000 students and 1,000 faculty in Andhra Pradesh will be introduced to computer science using Oracle technology in Oracle Academy’s introduction to Computer Science and Advanced Computer Science offerings. Additionally, Oracle Academy’s content and courseware will also be offered as elective modules in at least 100 institutions.
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The Oracle Academy offers a comprehensive program that helps students gain industry relevant technology skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. We are honoured to work with IEG to help prepare the students of Andhra Pradesh to have successful careers and help India contribute to the country’s skilled workforce, said Yatin Kantak, Senior Director & Group Head, Geo-expansion, Oracle India.
As part of the MoU, 150 faculty members will participate in Train the Trainer courses, enabling them to use Oracle Academy infrastructure to train other teachers. Faculty training will begin in January 2014. This joint initiative between Oracle and the IEG will help students develop vital business and technology skills and help provide them with a competitive advantage as they enter the workforce.
In India, more than 685,000 students from 31,000 educational institutions have benefited from the Oracle Academy’s program over the last five years.
