Dean of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management Professor Sandra Janković and Tatjana Skoko, Director of Microsoft Croatia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Opatija. The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management has agreed to collaborate with Microsoft, which will enable FTHM students to acquire digital skills crucial for their future employment. The Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management will promote Microsoft's Digital Skills Initiative, which will enable the academic network to acquire the most sought-after skills and be ready for the most attractive jobs in the world, such as digital marketing specialist, financial analyst, data analyst or graphic designer.
The pandemic has completely changed the business model and most industries around the world are moving towards digitalization. The labour market has also changed - some professions have disappeared, many people have lost their jobs, and millions of people around the world now work from remote locations. Hybrid work still exists, and today's jobs demand new digital skills. The most sought-after jobs (according to LinkedIn) require specific knowledge and skills. The Microsoft Global Initiative is for anyone looking to improve their skills, whether they are looking for a new job or want to improve their existing skills to achieve better results at work.. Microsoft's Global Digital Skills Initiative offers free learning on three platforms, online and on-demand, so participants can schedule courses on their own schedule.
At the signing of the agreement, Faculty Dean Sandra Janković pointed out that students and employees of the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management will take advantage of the opportunity and acquire the necessary digital skills to increase their competitiveness in Croatia and abroad through free online learning.
Microsoft's global initiative was launched in July 2020 and includes free learning on three platforms: LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Learn i GitHub Learning Lab which will be available to all interested parties until June 30, 2022. For more information, visit news.microsoft.com/skills
