It will give students a chance to measure their skills-and it will provide the College with an opportunity to benchmark the outcome of the education we offer against the level expected by business and industry. Microsoft certification combined with the college's general education courses and internship program, in which students spend 120 hours working with local businesses, will give students a head start in their careers, according to Mark Roy, manager of Manpower Technical Services and a member of Mid-State's Computer Support Specialist Advisory Board. Microsoft certification combined with hands-on experience is the key to success for students. The internship plus the credential equals a job. Classes meet for 45 hours over eight weeks and may have additional lab time.
Textbooks are an additional expense.
Mid-State College is affiliated with Microsoft through the Academic Authorized Training Program.