Monash College ties up with Microsoft for Future Skills Program.
Monash College has partnered with tech giant Microsoft to launch an artificial intelligence-focused skills development program for students in Australia. Through the association, Monash College’s Future Skills initiatives will integrate Microsoft’s AI courses and learning resources to impart in-demand technology skills.
As per the announcement, students will be enabled with industry-endorsed Microsoft certifications and badges upon completing the upskilling modules.
Monash College CEO Jo Mithen stated these credentials hold significant value for job-seekers in today’s evolving workplace.
Microsoft Australia-New Zealand’s Chief Technology Officer Sarah Carney interacted with sectoral employers on AI’s business impacts to inaugurate the collaboration.
Carney remarked the partnership represents a confluence of academic and corporate expertise. It aims to benchmark training standards and equip professionals with skills aligned with economic needs.
The initiative aims to drive innovation through reimagined education and foster inclusiveness by readying diverse talents for tech careers.
With its focus on emerging domains, the program exemplifies both institutions’ vision of transforming lives through skilling and empowering communities for future-proof employment.
