REGINA, SK, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - VMware (NYSE: VMW) today
announced a partnership with the First Nations University of
Canada, where it will provide 400
students with complementary access to its transformative digital
training program, VMware IT Academy.
VMware and First Nations University of
Canada Launch New Digital Partnership.
VMware IT Academy program provides academic institutions with
authorized VMware courses, curricula, and support to educate
students and accelerate their careers. This includes entry level
courses to facilitate a student's entry into the IT field, as well
as more advanced courses aimed at achieving technical
certifications.
"We're excited to partner with the First Nations University of
Canada to deliver valuable
technical training through our VMware IT Academy Program," said
Claude Reeves, VMware Country
Manager, Canada. "At VMware, we
believe in using technology to create a pipeline of diverse talent
to address the IT Skills Gap. And we're excited to invest in
Indigenous students who will become the next generation of Canadian
technical talent."
Students can enroll in the online courses through theFNUniv
Indigenous Continuing Education Centre (ICEC) starting October 2022. The curriculum includes the
foundation and prepackaged courses on Getting Started in
Information Technology to the Core Technical Skills courses aligned
to the VCTA Certification. Specialized courses include:
- Network Virtualizations
- Data Centre Virtualization
- Cloud Automation
- App Modernization
- Digital Workspace
"We are pleased to partner with VMware to offer the introductory
and selected advance courses to FNUniv students who are interested
in developing the digital skills necessary to lead a positive
change in their communities" says Dr. Bob
Kayseas, Vice President, Academic, First Nations University
of Canada.
The program will be announced at a live event held at the First
Nations University of Canada in
Regina, where students will have
the opportunity to learn about the program from senior executives
at VMware, as well as ask questions about careers at VMware and in
the technology industry more broadly.
About FNUniv
Established in 1976, the First Nations
University of Canada is
Canada's only national First
Nations-owned post-secondary institution. We are a unique
educational institution of higher learning specializing in
Indigenous Education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples of
all cultural backgrounds. Our Vision is to aspire to have a
transformative impact by bridging our ceremonies, knowledge
keepers, languages, and traditions with the delivery of
high-quality post-secondary education. For more information, please
visit www.fnuniv.ca.
About VMware|
VMware is a leading provider
of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation
with enterprise control. As a trusted foundation to accelerate
innovation, VMware software gives businesses the flexibility and
choice they need to build the future. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to
building a better future through the company's 2030 Agenda. For
more information, please visit www.vmware.com/company.
SOURCE VMware Canada