Microsoft announced the launch of a unique initiative for students called the "Junior Developer Program" (JDP) to create a junior developer community of international calibre in the UAE. The program aims to educate students and teachers on the development of computer software applications using Microsoft technologies. As part of the program, Microsoft provided six days of training to a group of 20 students (Grade 7) and five teachers from the school.
The training course was based on the Microsoft Small Basic Curriculum which is an introduction to basic programming. After the training period, the students will have to create and submit projects as part of the competition.
Another benefit of the project is that students will have the chance to be mentored by Microsoft employees from the finance department. They will guide the students throughout the competition period and help them find answers to general questions like career guidance etc. The initiative is sponsored by technology partner Touchmate.
Badruddin Hilal, Finance Director, Microsoft Gulf, said: "Offering advanced technology courses to young students is part of Microsoft's unique approach to address a country's workplace needs in the years ahead. From our perspective, such programs are crucial in preparing today's students for more advanced training in the future. The program will provide them with a solid understanding of software development principles which will give them an advantage when they get older. In addition, it also helps them become more well-rounded and motivated to pursue rewarding careers in the technology sphere."
Speaking about the Junior Developer Program, Manoj M. Varghese, Director IT, GEMS Education, expressed confidence in the fact that that the program will encourage students to embrace programming skills more easily through its unique approach.
"It will also give our students the extra benefit of having an understanding of software development at an early stage. This will certainly enhance their creativity and help them to express their ideas using the latest technologies," he added.
On this occasion, Kamal Kumar, General Manager at Touchmate, a leading I.T. brand in the region said: "It is important for every individual to be updated with technology as it impacts our day to day life. At Touchmate we value the concept of I.T. in education, and we are happy to partner with Microsoft Gulf in piloting the Junior Developer Program and supporting the new generation with upcoming trends in technology."
The Junior Developer Program incorporates the Microsoft Small Basic curriculum which puts the fun back into computer programming. This provides a friendly development environment that is very easy to master thereby easing both kids and adults into the world of programming.
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