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Solartech Kicks Off Microsoft Skills Week in New York City and Online
New York, New York — February 20, 2009 — Solartech, a Microsoft managed and Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS), announced it will host a series of events both at the Microsoft New York City office and online on March 9th during Microsoft Skills Week (March 9th to March 13th). Microsoft Learning General Manager of Worldwide Sales and Marketing, Chris Pirie, Solartech CEO, Victor Liang, and other Microsoft certified IT professionals will be at these events.
Microsoft Skills Week is Microsoft’s initiative to help IT professionals and developers better position themselves during the difficult economic climate and also help employers to validate existing employees’ capabilities.
“Microsoft is delighted to work with Solartech to extend technical skills development and validation through high-quality learning solutions,” said Lutz Ziob, general manager, Microsoft Learning. “The relationships Solartech builds with customers allow businesses of all kinds to reach their full potential and realize the maximum value of their technology investments.” These Microsoft Skills Week events will allow IT professionals and companies to find out how they can develop their skills to reduce costs, drive productivity, and increase competitiveness in challenging economic times; and what Microsoft is doing to help them achieve these goals.
“As an IT employer, we strongly believe vendor certification is the best way to validate IT employees’ skills. Microsoft’s new certification program not only makes certification more relevant to job roles, but its new lab based test also bridges the gap between testing and real world skills,” said Victor Liang, CEO, Solartech. “Certifications will help employers find talent and allows employees to identify their expertise.
About Solartech
Founded in 1996, Solartech is a Microsoft managed and award winning Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS). Since 2003, Solartech is leading the training industry with our innovative livE distance learning solutions for Microsoft technologies. In 2007, Solartech was the first training center to launch Microsoft Official Distance Learning worldwide. Solartech’s eco-friendly distance learning practice helps thousands of clients go green by participating in live training right from their homes or offices. Microsoft CPLS channel is the only Microsoft-authorized providers of technical skills training. For more information, please visit: www.solartech.us
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