MoE, Oracle Academy signs MoU
The Ministry of Education (MoE), Sri Lanka, and Oracle Corporation
Singapore Pte Ltd, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to
implement the Oracle Academy's Introduction to Computer Science
curriculum, including the Oracle Academy's Java Fundamentals curriculum
and "Getting Started with Java Using Alice" workshops, into the MoE's
1000 Secondary Schools Development Program.
This effort will allow MoE to build a strong foundation of technology
programmes, help foster student knowledge and interest in computer
science, engineering and technology, help prepare 25,000 students and
1,000 teachers in secondary schools across Sri Lanka for successful IT
careers, and help meet growing local demand for a highly-skilled
technology workforce.
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Ahsen Javed, Senior Managing Director,
Oracle SAGE-West handing over MoU to S. M. Gotabhaya
Jayaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka.
(L-R) Chandita Samaranayake, Head of Oracle Applications
SAGE West, Lathikka Cooray, Kamal Peter , Senior Program
Manager, Oracle Corporate Citizenship, Asia Pacific, Krishna
Sistla, Senior Director, Oracle Education Initiatives,
Oracle Asia Pacific, Anura Dissanayake, Additional
Secretary, Ministry of Education/Project Director, Education
for Knowledge Society Project, Manura Fernando, ICT
Education Coordinator, EKSP |
The Oracle Academy announced their new Java curriculum earlier this
year as part of Oracle's longstanding commitment to supporting education
that helps students graduate with industry-relevant skills that prepare
them for 21st century careers.
Java is the one of the world's most popular computing platforms; it
is used by more than 9 million developers and powers more than 3 billion
devices.
As the steward of Java, Oracle is committed both to the investment in
Java technology and educate new generation about Java and the
opportunities it brings in a creative way. The Oracle Academy helps 1.9
million students in 97 countries gain industry-relevant skills prior to
entering the workforce.
"Under the direct guidance of the Minister of Education, Bandula
Gunawardhana and under the purview of S. M. Gotabhaya Jayaratne,
Secretary, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka is dedicated to developing
technology education programs that foster a highly-trained and
entrepreneurial workforce to drive innovation," said Anura Dissanayake,
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education /Project Director, Education
for Knowledge Society Project.
"A shortage of skilled IT staff can limit productivity and growth. By
working with the Oracle Academy, we can help strengthen our technology
education programs in Sri Lanka and help our students develop
industry-relevant that provide a competitive edge as they prepare to
enter the workplace."
"The Oracle Academy provides educational institutions with access to
curriculum and leading technology that enables students to gain 21st
century skills for successful IT careers," said Krishna Sistla, Senior
Director, Oracle Education Initiatives, Oracle Asia Pacific.
"Our aim is to support the development of students with the computer
science and technology skills needed in the marketplace today and into
the future."
"Oracle has been committed to advancing education with innovative
technology programs for nearly two decades and our programs now support
more than five thousands students in South Asia Growing Economies-West,"
said Ahsen Javed, Senior Managing Director, Oracle SAGE-West. |