Cognizant, University of Montana partner to graduate 28 students for jobs in Missoula’s high-paying tech industry

For the second time this year, a class of students shook hands with the president of the University of Montana and their future boss at Cognizant-ATG to celebrate their graduation from a novel program that positions them for high-paying jobs within the company.

The class of 28 students graduated on Thursday night after completing a 12-week program designed to train them in the technology and business practices employed by the Fortune 200 company.

Most indicated a desire to stay in Missoula at the company’s new Solutions Center in the Old Sawmill District. All will begin work in early July, regardless of where they land.

By Martin Kidston