Microsoft joins forces with PDM Group of Institutions to boost student employability through Ed-Vantage program. PDM Group of Institutions is now official Microsoft Ed-Vantage Platinum Campus. The key benefits under Ed-Vantage Platinum level program include:
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Help the students to grow with Industry Connections where eligible students may apply for available positions posted by potential employers.
INTERNSHIP & EMPLOYMENT
Up to 250 students for internship and 100 students for employment eligible to apply.
ON-CAMPUS STATE-OF-THE-ART MICROSOFT INNOVATION CENTER
Microsoft Innovation Centers (MICs) are state-of-the-art technology facilities for collaboration on innovative research, technology or software solutions, involving a combination of government, academic and industry participants.
ACADEMIC ALLIANCE RECOGNITION
Academic Alliance recognition – distinguishing the special technology related tools, resources and infrastructure investments made by the institution
WORKSHOPS
On-campus hands on Microsoft technology foundation workshops
MICROSOFT IT ACADEMY
Microsoft IT academy is a program designed to help institutes offer students and faculty learning solutions for IT skills training and certification as well as technology essentials for professionals. Microsoft IT Academy offers the opportunity for faculty to stay up to date on the latest Microsoft technologies. Best of all, its built-in flexibility makes it easy to integrate these technologies into new or existing curriculum, so institutes can tailor classes to meet the needs of students of all ages and levels of experience.
DREAMSPARK BENEFIT
DreamSpark is a Microsoft Program that supports technical education by providing access to Microsoft software for learning, teaching and research purposes
IMAGINE CUP MENTORING
Microsoft’s Imagine Cup is the world’s most prestigious student technology competition, bringing together student innovators from all over the world. Imagine Cup is how Microsoft encourages students to make a difference in the world through the power of technology.
MICROSOFT STUDENT PARTNER
Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs) are social and friendly students who like to meet new people. MSPs are the game changers of the future. MSP will demonstrate the newest technologies and host tech events in campus and also attend trainings from Microsoft leaders to enhance your knowledge about cutting edge technologies.
BIZSPARK PROGRAM
The BizSpark program provides technology, support, visibility, and community to promising startups and entrepreneurs at no charge. BizSpark is an international network of entrepreneurial startups and partners.
OTHER BENEFITS
Annual summer camps at Microsoft Microsoft leadership visit Connection to the Worldwide MIC network
Please refer to www.microsoftedvantage.com for more details on the program.
