Latest news: HP helps IT industry

Technology company HP has launched the HP Institute, an academic partnership programme providing students with the business-ready IT skills that are in deficit within the industry. 24/02/2012

HP will work with schools, colleges and universities across the UK to deliver the courses, aiming to improve the IT skills of more than 20,000 people over the next four years.

‘It is this Government’s desire to improve technology education in the UK and the IT industry and companies like HP can play an important role in growing the UK talent pool,’ said Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.

He added, ‘The UK workforce stands to gain from initiatives such as the Institute programme which will help provide strategic direction and ensure that companies have the right skills to grow in this rapidly changing world.’

Each module of the HP programme teaches industry-standard technologies, through courseware, practice tests and hands-on labs. Including modules on cloud computing, the courses have been designed to provide skills that are particularly appropriate for small and mid-sized companies.

Through the HP Institute, students will improve their career and earning potential via industry recognised qualifications and education that provides practical experience with industry-standard solutions. By offering the HP Accredited Technical Associate (ATA) qualification, academic institutions can elevate degree programmes to potential employers by providing more rounded and better qualified graduates with much needed technology skills, expertise, and business insight.

HP will offer links between graduates and its 8,000 strong alliance partner and reseller network in the UK, encouraging them to recruit ATA certified professionals and demonstrating a preference to hire graduates with ATA qualifications.