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To support this goal , Microsoft , in partnership with local community colleges , has developed the Datacentre Academy ( DCA ) programme . The programme is active with 13 education partners in communities where Microsoft has major data centres ; six in Europe and Africa , and seven in the United States , the most recent in Phoenix and San Antonio . “ We work with our education partners to advise on curriculum . Microsoft doesn ’ t develop the curriculum , but we do approve it ,” said Anthony Putorek , Senior Global Work Force Development Programme Manager . “ The courses are based on vendor-neutral industry standards . We ’ ve partnered with CompTIA and many of the courses are based on their certifications , like A +, and Network +.”
“ Most of the schools offer the students two approaches ,” continued Bob Reitinger , also a Senior Programme Manager for Workforce Development . “ The schools usually offer a two-year Associate ’ s degree that students can pursue if they want a college degree , or they can take certification courses ala carte , if that helps them develop the skills for the job opportunities they are seeking .”
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