Software engineers remain in high demand

MANILA, Philippines — With the acceleration of digital transformation brought about by the pandemic and the recent developments in technology, jobs in the IT and tech sector become increasingly one of the most in-demand in the world utilized by businesses, government agencies, schools, and many other institutions.

Despite the various environmental and economic threats of the recent years, IT has thrived successfully and has enabled the society to expand its borders and improve communication, efficiency, and productivity.

“Despite the challenges brought by the pandemic, the IT industry is still growing and we need more people to be educated in the newer things that are being applied in the software development and IT industry so that we can continue this growth pattern,” said Jonathan Defensor de Luzuriaga, president of the Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA).

Bridging the gap between the academe and the actual needs of the industry, iAcademy has been known to offer specialized programs in computing, business, and design.

The School of Computing, known for its cutting-edge programs that focuses on emerging technologies like cloud computing and software engineering, boasts of its recent tracer study that revealed 98 percent  of its graduates have found jobs within one year after graduation.

“It’s very important for us that our students get the latest developments on their respective fields and the most advanced education we can provide them. It’s our duty as an institution to ensure they will be industry-ready and well-equipped with the core competencies needed for the challenges of the 21st century.

This is our commitment since our establishment and we will continue with this goal in mind so that we can contribute quality professionals in the workforce and create a bigger pool of Game Changers in our society,” said Vanessa Tanco, president and CEO of iAcademy.

iAcademy offers software engineering, data science, cloud computing, and game development for college in the iAcademy School of Computing.