Microsoft India join forces with Viva Group for Education Programme

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Microsoft India join forces with Viva Group for Education Programme 
To boost student employability through the education resource programme - Ed-vantage, Microsoft Corporation India(NASDAQ:MSFT) has joined forces with Viva Group of Institutions. Through the programme, the company will provide a platform for corporate houses to hire high-caliber Microsoft Technology Certified Students from colleges for internship and employment. Ed-vantage programme will also allow facilitation of industry connections for eligible students.

Sanket Akerkar, Managing Director, Microsoft India, said, "We are pleased to partner with them as the first Microsoft Ed-vantage Platinum Campus in Maharashtra. We are excited about the possibilities this partnership offers students in this region to acquire the right skills and become more employable. Along with globally recognized Microsoft certifications, we can foster connections with corporations and employers and provide students a great platform to enhance their career opportunities."

Shikhar Thakur, Head of Future Initiative, Viva Group of Institutions, stated, "It is a matter of joy and pride for Viva Group of Institutions to partner with Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Ed-Vantage is a much-needed education resource programme in the Indian context. We believe this association will create a new breed of well-equipped, young technology experts in India and take opportunities such as internships and employment to a whole new level."

Microsoft will also collaborate with Viva Group of Institutions to host a Microsoft Innovation Centre (MIC) for innovative research, technology, and software solutions. As per the alliance, Microsoft India will provide a platform to institutes across India to strengthen their true potential by bringing in more technology innovation.....See More

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