MAKATI-BASED school iACADEMY said it has inked 41 new and renewed 12 partnerships with industry leaders in the last 10 months to boost opportunities for its learners.

The school’s Chief Operating Officer Raquel Perez Wong said that they believe in the importance of partnerships as they ensure that the school curriculum is updated with the industries’ latest trends and development.

“Our valued partners will contribute subject matter experts for specific sessions, internship opportunities, and most importantly, job placements,” Wong said.

iACADEMY said that its new partners are esteemed corporations from diverse industries, ranging from marketing and finance to technology, game development, and animation.

Among these top-tier companies are renowned global marketing services firms McCann and Mullenlowe Treyna, top financial services providers Macquarie, Metrobank and Sunlife, video game publisher Ubisoft, technology corporations ASUS and Huawei, animation production house Toon City, as well as the Unilab pharmaceutical company.

iACADEMY has also renewed its partnership with world class animation studio Snipple Animation, and leading global professional services company Accenture.

It is also collaborating with renowned lifestyle photographer Magic Liwanag whose unparalleled touch of creativity and visual storytelling will enhance the institute’s commitment to offer students real-world experiences.

“iACADEMY is dedicated to offering industry-driven courses that foster industry-ready and relevant graduates. We firmly believe that these collaborations will empower our students to thrive in their careers and achieve excellence in their chosen fields. These partnerships align perfectly with our mission of providing a well-rounded education that prepares students to excel in the real world,” Vanessa Tanco, president and CEO of iACADEMY, said.