Philippine state universities integrate Oracle Academy in computer science curriculum

By eGov Innovation Editors | Feb 16, 2012

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The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology–Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) is bringing Oracle Academy’s technology training program to 10,000 students over two years. As part of the collaboration, 24 state universities and colleges will initially integrate the Oracle Academy’s Advanced Computer Science curriculum into their programs. 

Under the scheme, 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 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 Louis Casambre, Executive Director, DOST-ICTO.

Students who participate in the Oracle Academy are expected to develop vital business and technology skills that provide them with a competitive advantage as they prepare to enter the workforce. 

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

“The Oracle Academy offers a comprehensive program that helps students gain the vital business and technology skills needed for success in today’s workforce,” said Krishna Sistla, Senior Director, Oracle Education Initiatives, Asia Pacific. “We are honored to work with DOST-ICTO to help prepare Filipino students for careers across every industry, to meet the needs of the economy.”