Aptech Computer Education announces YUVA scholarship program

Opportunity to Win-a-job

Special discounts for the girl child

Mumbai – August 25, 2009: Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of Aptech Limited – a Global leader in Learning Solutions, has announced its YUVA scholarship program for the students desirous of building a successful career in the IT industry.

This special scholarship will be available to students on the basis of an innovative capability challenge, which will showcase the inherent communication and problem solving strength of the students. The 10/10 + 2 performance of the student will also be taken into consideration. The scholarship will be awarded for Aptechs various courses meant for students of engineering, regular graduate programs & 10+2 pass outs. There are special scholarship options available for girl students.

The unique aspect of this scholarship is a novel scheme called Win-A-Job, which will be awarded nationally. The winning student will be assured of a five figure monthly salary job with an offer letter. All other students will continue to be eligible for getting placement assistance from Aptechs national placement cell on course completion as per current norms of the company.

Speaking on the announcement of the scholarship, Mr. Anuj Kacker, Global Head, Aptech Computer Education said, “Aptech aims to bring in computer education to all the sections of the society. The primary objective of YUVA Scholarship Program is to give an opportunity to the worthy students who aspire to make a successful career in the IT industry. We believe our initiative will help and benefit students to go a long way in achieving their goals and success in the IT technology domain. I am sure this program will encourage the youth to successfully learn the essential skills needed to pursue a career in Information Technology and make them employable without compromising on quality and fundamentals.

“This program also offers special discounts for the girl child in order to drive and reiterate the initiatives taken by the government to increase female literacy & empowerment in India.”

adds Mr. Kacker.

Aptech Computer Education offers a wide range of courses such as Career courses for 12th pass/ college students, Professional & certification courses for engineers as well as Short-term courses to improve skills & knowledge in IT.

Aptech Computer Educations students are placed in leading IT companies as Software Engineers, Database Programmers, Website Designers, Desktop Application Developers, BPO Executives, Software Sales & Marketing, Enterprise Application Developers, DBA Technologists, System Analysts, MIS Professionals etc.

About Aptech Computer Education:

Aptech Computer Education, the flagship division of Aptech Limited, has built a reputation for high quality computer education, addressing the needs of discerning students worldwide.

Aptechs premier programme “ACCP” (Aptech Certified Computer Professional) is targeted towards students who are serious about making a career in Information Technology. ACCP is designed as a career course that ensures students learn the skills that make them employable without compromising on quality and fundamentals. The program is aimed at giving the students exposure to the latest and in-demand technologies.

Besides ACCP, Aptech Computer Education offers Aptech for Engineers, a series of specialized IT courses for the engineering students. Aptech for Engineers is an extension of Aptechs portfolio of courses and is one of the most exclusive offerings dedicated to enhance engineering skills. The courses are designed to primarily suit the requirements of students undergoing B.Tech. / BE/ other engineering degree or diploma courses.

For further information please visit http://www.aptech-education.com/

About Aptech Limited :

Aptech is an ISO 9001:2000 organization and was the first IT training and education organization in Asia to receive the ISO 9001 quality certification for Education Support Services in 1993. Aptech Limited, which features amongst TrainingOutsourcing.coms Top 20 Global Training Outsourcing Service Provider (OSP) Companies, has trained over 5 million students – globally, who are presently pursuing high flying careers in the field of Information Technology.

For further information please visit http://www.aptech-worldwide.com/

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