Gause students to earn Microsoft certifications
PHOTO BY MARY CANNADAY
Lisa Brown (left) and Natasha Thomas, seniors at Gause Academy of Leadership and Technology, point out some of the modules available through the Microsft IT Academy tutorials. Students at the school who complete the tutorials are eligible to b e designated Micro-Soft Certified, with a wide array of in-demand computer skills.
Students at Gause Academy of Leadership and Technology have the chance this year to become Microsoft certified, learning cutting-edge, in-demand computer skills straight from the software giant.
Gause is one of eight Polk County public schools to have access to online classes and software through Microsoft IT Academy. This year, Florida is the first state to offer the classes to middle school students, through partial sponsorship by the Florida Department of Education.
