Aptech in association with Microsoft
announces, ‘Power Your Future’ - National level App Development Competition
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Mumbai, Thursday, September
19, 2013: Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of
Global Learning Solutions major – Aptech Limited, in association
with Microsoft, today announced ‘Power Your Future’, a
National level App development competition to unearth the creative potential
of students across India. The competition is organized with an aim to
identify, train and certify 25,000 students for next generation
technologies by May 2014.
Through this event, Aptech
intends to reach out to more than 1, 00,000 students from over seven
hundred educational institutions in next twelve months. Aptech last year
launched comprehensive training programs in App development for Window 8
platform and since then, more than one thousand apps have been developed
and uploaded in the Windows App Store by Aptech students and trainers.
Participating in the
competition will help students leverage the Microsoft platform, Learning,
Tools and Technologies and develop Apps for the Windows 8™ and Windows
Phone™ platforms. Students could also become a part of Windows App Builders
Club and publish their Apps on Windows App Store. Further, working on Cloud
computing projects will help them prepare for a career in Information
Technology, mapped to emerging Cloud technologies and job requirements.
Students from schools and
colleges would be identified through aptitude tests and then trained and
mentored by Aptech and Microsoft to develop socially relevant
Apps. These students would then compete at various levels enhancing
their knowledge and skills by showcasing their creative ideas, development
capabilities by competing at District, State and Zonal levels before
reaching the National level competition on 23rd May, 2014.
Shortlisted students will qualify for the finale based on quality and
ranking of their Apps. The winner would be awarded with a scholarship of
Rs. 1, 00,000 from Aptech. To encourage maximum participation, wild card
entries would be allowed at all levels of the competition and various
exciting gifts and prizes will be awarded to the participants.
Ms. Pratima Amonkar,
Director Strategic Audience Marketing, Microsoft Corporation India said,
“This collaboration presents an opportunity to develop a skills-ready
workforce in India. We are committed to help every individual realize their
full potential.”
Mr. Ninad Karpe, MD &
CEO, Aptech Ltd said, “Consumerization of IT and the ever changing
technology landscape, the change from PCs to Tablets, Mobile phones to
Smart phones and Cloud computing the way business is done is rapidly
changing. An average Indian today spends maximum time using some kind of
application on his / her mobile. With rising mobile phone companies looking
forward to attract users through applications, the demand for App
developers is sure to grow. We believe this initiative would not only fuel
the need for next generation technologies in the student community, but
also help create a pool of certified professionals as needed by the
industry.”
The competition is open to
all engineering and degree colleges and schools in the country.
Interested institutions can contact on toll free number: 1800 22 15 50 or
visit http://www.aptech-education.com/ and register themselves before 31st,
Oct, 2013.
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About
Aptech Computer Education:
Aptech Computer Education, the flagship division
of Aptech Limited, has built a reputation for high quality computer
education, addressing the needs of discerning students worldwide.
Aptech’s premier programme “ACCP” (Aptech
Certified Computer Professional) is targeted towards students who are
serious about making a career in Information Technology. ACCP is designed
as a career course that ensures students learn the skills that make them
employable without compromising on quality and fundamentals. The program is
aimed at giving the students exposure to the latest and in-demand
technologies.
Besides ACCP, Aptech Computer Education offers
'Aptech for Engineers’, a series of specialized IT courses for the
engineering students. ‘Aptech for Engineers’ is an extension of Aptech’s
portfolio of courses and is one of the most exclusive offerings dedicated
to enhance engineering skills. The courses are designed to primarily suit
the requirements of students undergoing B. Tech. / BE/ other engineering
degree or diploma courses.
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About Aptech Ltd
Aptech
commenced its education and training business in 1986 and has globally trained
over 6.8 million students. Aptech is an ISO 9001:2008 organization and the
first IT Training and Education company to get this certification for Education
Support Services in 1993. Aptech has presence in more than 40 emerging
countries through its two main streams of businesses – Individual training and
Enterprise Business. As a leader in career education, it has over 1300+ centres
of learning across the world.
Under
Individual Training, Aptech offers career and professional training through its
Aptech Computer Education, Arena Animation & Maya Academy of Advanced
Cinematics (both in Animation & Multimedia), Aptech Hardware &
Networking Academy, Aptech Aviation & Hospitality Academy and Aptech
English Learning Academy brands. Enterprise business includes Content
Development (Aptech Learning Services), Training and Assessment Solutions for
Corporates & Institutions (Aptech Training Solutions, Aptech Assessment
& Testing Solutions).
About Microsoft India
Founded
in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range
of products and services designed to empower people through great software -
any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation (India) Private
Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation, USA. It has had a presence in
India since 1990 and currently has offices in nine cities - Ahmedabad,
Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune.
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