Times really fly so fast. Summer almost comes to an
end, and just after election, students and most of all, parents are now looking
for the best school/university for their loved ones. As I may say, every one of
us is looking forward for the best in terms of education because having a great
education nurtured in our second home we call school/university is a MUST. It
will predict our future on where we gonna end up. Hone our skills and talents
for a better individual. In addition to that, please let me share with you
dearies a discovery of great knowledge venue just along the avenue of
high-profile companies – Ayala Avenue, the Central Business District of Makati –
iACADEMY.
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Welcome to iACADEMY!
iACADEMY offers first-class IT, Business, and Art
courses, conducted in high-end facilities where students can learn in both
aspects of theoretical and practical education. Strategically located at the
country’s leading Makati business district, iACADEMY is home to industry
professionals and partners, who would teach, train, and eventually hire their
students.
iACADEMY’s mission and vision is to develop
trailblazers and movers by providing a venue for the incubation and realization
of ideas through lasting and meaningful partnerships with leading industry
players. As pioneer in adult education, iACADEMY inspires its students to
pursue their passions, develop real-world solutions, and be of service to
society. Lending its expertise and industry experience to iACADEMY is a group
of distinguished individuals (Board of Governors) who ensure that the school is
always in its finest working conditions.
“The world is rapidly changing. Businesses today are
not the same as they were years ago. Technology is also changing. No college or
university in the Philippines understands this better than iACADEMY. We are not
heavily reliant on text books. Our programs are really a mix of technology,
arts and business. We come up with our programs by looking at what the industry
needs rather than what is already available,” iACADEMY CEO Vanessa Tanco Cualoping explains.
Established in 2002, its founders, opened doors to 72
students in June 2002 in its premiere location along Ayala Avenue, Makati City.
The first 72 students enrolled in BSBA e-Management, BSCS Software Engineering,
BSCS Network Engineering, and BSIT Digital Arts. For the succeeding school
years, the population increased and so the curricula were enhanced. To better
equip its students, a partnership was made with IBM Philippines in June 2003.
Two years later, the Computer Science and Information Technology program was
granted recognition, with zero deficiency, by the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED). New courses were offered like BSBA Marketing and Advertising
(2004), and BS Animation (2007), which holds partnership with the Cutting Edge
Productions. Soon, more courses were offered: AB in Multimedia Arts and Design
(2011), and BS Game Development and Programming (2011), which includes
developing computer games in both mobile and desktop platforms designed by
select members of the International Game Developer Association.
“iACADEMY is led by some of the most brilliant minds
in business and education. Our Board of Governors include Washington Sycip, the
founder of SGV; and Eusebio Tanco, the president of Asian Terminals Inc. and
chairman of Philplans, Philcare, and many more companies. We have partnerships
with the top corporations. We work with these corporations and we make sure
that we are always at the forefront of technology and business,” boasts Ms. Cualoping.
In 2009, WACOM, the world’s leading manufacturer of
interactive pen displays, pen tablets, and digital interface solutions, became
iACADEMY’s training partner. With this partnership, iACADEMY’s Animation and
Multimedia programs have been tremendously enhanced. iACADEMY’s educational
services are now at par with prestigious local and international colleges and
universities. In 2010, IBM appointed iACADEMY as the first IBM Center of
Excellence in the ASEAN Region and the first Lotus Academic Institute. With
just eight years of operation, IACADEMY proved to be one of the best training
grounds for future IBM professionals. In 2011, iACADEMY opened its BS Fashion
Design and Technology program and was chosen by Solar Entertainment Corporation
to be the official partner school and workspace of Project Runway Philippines
Season 3, the highly coveted fashion design reality TV show that has produced
some of the country’s finest fashion designers.
“We monitor the progress of each student carefully. We value continuous improvement. Next term, one of the
electives of our Software Engineering and Game Development students is an Apple
game development course wherein they will be learning from professionals working
in Silicone Valley. Each week students will learn from these professionals and
work on projects using their iPads,” Ms. Cualoping further emphasizes.
Aside from this, The Office of Student Affairs and
Services at iACADEMY has a diverse set of programs that their students can
enjoy like activities and services that encourage campus engagement, develop
leadership potential, promote self-expression, and nurture personal growth and
development. Classes are a maximum of 30 students per class providing an in-depth
discussion of topics, wherein all its professors, who are industry
professionals and expert academicians, can focus on the needs of each student.
iACADEMY cares for its students and provides different
programs that will support their academic and non-academic experiences. It’s
Academic Advising, Coaching, and Enhancement (ACE) Program provides students a
support system that helps students adjust to college life, learn, pass the
rigors of academic requirements, and enjoy in the process.
As one of the pioneers of industry-partnered
education, iACADEMY also built an internship program, where student interns
work full-time with partner companies for at least 960 hours with
professionals. This model has resulted in a 98% job placement success rate of
iACADEMY graduates to date.
The premier location; the high-end facilities; and the
dynamic and optimized student programs and services, provide the most conducive
and effective learning environment for globally-competitive professionals. All
these at iAcademy.
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See? What a great learning institution that would bringus a better future. If I were going to enhance my skills in terms of
programming (since I’m working as a Software Engineer) and multimedia (for the
love of arts) I would surely enrol at iACADEMY as they also offers short courses
for everyone. Whether you are young or young-at-heart, there’s always a room
for improvement and to know a little something of information that would make a
bigger impact to our life and of course iACADEMY would be there to help us and
guide us!
Have a happy start of the week! A great Monday ahead!
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