Microsoft At University Of Salford Business School
Last Friday, 微软 hosted a series of workshops at Salford Business School, offering students insights into careers in technology, Microsoft initiatives in the public sector, discussions on women in tech, and a mini-AI hackathon.
The event began with a panel discussion featuring Marie Hamilton , Microsoft's Greater Manchester Lead, Sara Boswell , Director of the Centre of Sustainability and Innovation, Geoffrey Evans , Programme Leader for Accounting and Finance, and chaired by Professor Vish Maheshwari , Associate Dean Academic at Salford Business School. The panel discussed the importance of Microsoft's digital certifications in boosting students' employability.
Events like this are really important for addressing employability issues and opportunities within the Greater Manchester region. As I mentioned earlier, jobs in tech and digital pay about 51 per cent more than mainstream jobs. Raising awareness is crucial for people to understand the opportunities available - Marie Hamilton, Microsoft's Greater Manchester Lead
Each workshop lasted 35 minutes, with a 5-minute break between sessions to allow students to rotate to the next one, ensuring everyone participated in all sessions.
Peace Olutoki , MSc Managing Innovation and Information Technology, said: “So far, it has been interesting, and I have been enjoying the workshops, especially the 'Demystifying Careers in Technology' session. It was great to see industry leaders doing what I aspire to do after completing my masters.”
The event offered valuable insights from industry leaders, provided networking opportunities, and gave students the chance to acquire new skills.
Government Strategic Partnership Director @ Microsoft | Social Mobility Network Co-Chair
9 个月This was a fantastic event, thanks to William Ng for pulling everything together and the students and team at Salford Business School for making us so welcome!
Leading Cloud Solution Architects at Microsoft ] North West Social Impact Co-Chair
10 个月Thank you #salfordbusinessschool for your partnership to host the event and to the Students for sharing their personal insights (and challenges) and for their positive engagement throughout the day.
Business Analyst & Operations Specialist | Expert in Streamlining Processes and Driving Operational Efficiency
10 个月Worth attending! Well-done to the Microsoft team and SBS for organizing this event.