Hi. I'm a graduate of IT, and i think it is true that COBOL is no longer being taught nowadays. I remember, when I was in Uni, it stated in my class chart that I will be taking COBOL, but at the last minute they changed it to Business Processes.
Anyways, there are several universities that you could try to apply to. If you are planning to live particularly in Manila try this schools:
These are the top 4 universities in the Philippines.
De La Salle University : Manila : Home
Ateneo de Manila University
University of the Philippines Diliman
University of Santo Tomas - Home
You can also try this school, they specialized mainly in I.T.
Welcome to AMA Computer University
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by BillyV
I am William M. Vasquez with a desire to teach or work in a field where my talents can be utilized in the Philippines. I have experience as a computer programmer and teacher. Over the last 34 years I have worked using the COBOL Programming language on IBM Mainframe computers. Throughout this time period, I have also taught Conversational English, Drama and COBOL (computer programming). I have also coached Baseball and American Football at junior high level. I will gladly send my 3 resumes of my experiences to whomever requests them.
The first is my teaching experience. The second is 34 years of Mainframe (Legacy) COBOL programming. The last is my resume for acting. It will be noticed on my resume that here in America programming contracts were becoming shorter and less frequent due to outsourcing to Asia. Most contracts go to India, where COBOL is thriving. I am not bitter, but want to move on. I will gladly help Filipinos learn COBOL to take advantage of contracts in India and America.
I am also a novelist. My first novel, “Love’s Bouquet” is available on most bookstore internet sites in America, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. You may attempt to search using the title or for the author name of “W. M. Vasquez”. I was writing my next novel in the Philippines. When I return, I will do a little more research and finish it there.
With COBOL Programming, I believe schools can increase the worth of their students if them give them the option of learning COBOL for mainframe computers. Over the next 5 to 10 years, over 250,000 COBOL programmers will be retiring from the work force in America. Schools in America do not teach COBOL anymore. This will open up the floodgates for job opportunity to students who have knowledge of COBOL. Presently, many companies are passing up the Philippines and going to India, for IT programmers who have knowledge of COBOL since it is not taught in the Philippines. They will soon be looking for programmers who can facilitate the future need for mainframe programmers. Today, there is a major shortage of COBOL programmers in India, too. If you go to Monster dot com slash India and search for COBOL you see numerous jobs found for COBOL developers. I can supply articles on this subject, also.
I want return to the Philippines to allow my four year old son to go to school there and learn the language. For me to stay year round, I was told by immigration to seek a position which might fulfill a need in one of the local colleges. I do love living in the the Philippines with my son. I want to remain there when I retire afterwards. I am not looking for an American salary, only what is needed to live there.
My acting career span’s over 4 decades. I also taught for Michael Philips Casting and Acting school in Tampa and Orlando. Please refer to my resume when I send it.
I hope someone out there will point me to a School, College, University or other institution that can meet my needs. Please feel free to contact me via email at vas01 at hotmail dot com. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from someone.
Sincerely,
William M. Vasquez
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