Press Release
2008
NIIT launches comprehensive ‘NIIT eGURU’ solution for schools
- New Interactive Class Rooms, Labs to enhance teaching and learning experience
- Partners with Intel and Microsoft for latest technology and software
It equips the students with core computer knowledge and IT skills, which is an essential part of the Child’s development & intellectual growth for the 21st Century. We have upgraded our flagship ‘IT WIZARD’ curriculum to include Windows Vista and Office 2007
- Formation of Chess clubs at Schools
- Chess coaching
- Chess tournaments
- Identifying talents and encouraging them to play tournaments and get FIDE rating
The chess clubs at the schools are facilitated with a chess kit consisting of a chess coaching software, chess board, posters etc.
The schools will also benefit by getting a national platform to showcase the talent of their children in digital arts. Opportunity to participate in ‘Digital Arts Festival’- an annual event conducted by NIIT, will also form a part of the offering.
NIIT School Learning Solutions division, which has covered nearly 7.8 million students, has provided computer-based learning to over 9,500 government and private schools combined, equipping them with crucial IT skills to prepare them for tomorrow’s knowledge society. The solutions are designed based on inputs and extensive validations from academicians and academic institutions around the country.
About Intel Technology India Private Limited
Through its Intel World Ahead Program, Intel strives to improve education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and government services in developing countries worldwide, by accelerating access to computers, connectivity, technology training and localized Internet content. Intel has invested over USD 1 billion in education programs through the Intel® Education Initiative in more than 50 countries on seven continents.
As a part of its efforts under the Intel World Ahead Program in India, Intel has trained over 9,02,500 teachers under its Intel Teach initiative, demonstrated the capabilities of school health monitoring solutions and remote diagnostics solutions and has reached out to nearly 40,000 students in India under the Intel Learn Program.
In August 2008, Intel facilitated a collaborative movement called ‘Connected Indian’, where government, industry associations and private enterprise came together for the common cause of connecting a billion Indians.
Additional information is available at www.intel.com/changingtheworld and www.intel.com/intel/worldahead. Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom/.
About Microsoft India
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft Corporation India Private Ltd is a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation USA. It has had a presence in India since 1990 and currently has offices in 16 cities - Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jamshedpur, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, New Delhi, and Pune.
About NIIT
NIIT, Asia’s No. 1 IT trainer and leading Global Talent Development Corporation, offers learning and knowledge solutions to over 5 million students across 40 countries.
Leading IT magazine Dataquest has conferred upon NIIT, the Top IT Training Company Award 2007. Rated among India’s Business Superbrands 2008, NIIT’s Individual Learning Business offerings include industry-endorsed programs for students seeking careers in IT - GNIIT, Integrated ANIIT for Engineers (IAE), and Advanced Technology Programs for IT professionals.
NIIT offers turnkey IT integration program for schools. NIIT has provided computer-based learning to over 9,500 government and private schools.
For working professionals, NIIT Imperia, Centre for Advanced Learning, offers Executive Management Education Programmes in association with Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Indore and Kolkata.
NIIT Institute of Finance Banking & Insurance (IFBI), formed by NIIT with equity participation from ICICI Bank, offers programs for individuals and corporates in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance.
NIIT Institute of Process Excellence Ltd., formed in joint venture with Genpact will address the increasing demand for skilled workers in the business & technology services industry by providing training programs in relevant areas.
NIIT’s Corporate Learning Solutions, offers integrated learning solutions (including strategic consulting, learning design, content development, delivery, technology, assessment and learning management) to Fortune 500 companies, Universities, Technology companies, Training corporations and Publishing houses.
Element K delivers learning solutions for customers and partners through a tailored combination of catalog learning products, technology, and services. The offerings include: vLab®: hands-on labs, instructor-led courseware, comprehensive e-reference libraries, technical journals, and KnowledgeHub™: hosted learning management platform.
NIIT together with Element K is now the first and the best choice for comprehensive learning solutions, worldwide.
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About NIIT
NIIT is a leading Global Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world’s leading training companies owing to its vast, yet comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint across 30 nations, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises and Institutions.