- Our veterans initiative helps U.S. veterans to transition from
military to civilian employment.
- Our community initiative focuses on working in partnership with
nonprofit organizations who provide technology access and training in their local
community to help people find employment.
- Our online resources offer no-cost and low-cost training assets
that help people develop better technology skills.
- Our state voucher program, launched in 2009 in partnership with
states across the country, provided nearly 900,000 training and certification vouchers
through local state workforce programs through August 2010.
The Microsoft Elevate America state voucher program was launched in February 2009
in partnership with states across the country. This program, which ended in August
2010, provided over 800,000 no cost Microsoft e-learning and certification exam
vouchers through local state workforce programs, helping people gain the technology
skills training and resources they need to find employment. Microsoft e-learning
and certification exam vouchers are no longer being distributed as a part of Elevate
America. To find more of the job skills and training resources available to you
now, check our Training
Resources site.
Elevate America's State Voucher Program: Lessons Learned
The report of lessons learned from the Elevate America state voucher
program are based largely on an in-depth examination of the experiences
of 26 of the states and the District of Columbia. They draw on program data provided
by the states and D.C. as well as interviews with participating agency staff. The
report describes the economic conditions and demographic circumstances within the
participating states and D.C., presents an overview of the approaches taken and
the results, and shares insights gained by Microsoft and participating partners.
It also offers guidance to state and federal policymakers on ways to support and
improve future efforts to expand ICT training.
Resources that Can Help You Today
Elevate America provides the education and training you need to operate computers
with confidence—from using the Internet, to sending e-mail, to becoming proficient
in Microsoft Office Word and Excel. The following resources will help you get started
building the skills you need to get ahead.
Begin using free online learning to build your basic technology skills.
Get
started learning now
Learn about other free basic technology training curriculum at Microsoft.
Learn
more about the Microsoft Unlimited Potential curriculum
Learn
more about the Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum
Find a Microsoft Community training partner.
Microsoft provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States
who make basic information technology (IT) skills training available in their local
communities.
Find
a nonprofit training provider near you
On This Page
About the Elevate America Program
Q. What is Elevate America?
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Microsoft is committed to giving people access to the skills they need for jobs
in the growing knowledge economy. To support this commitment, we created Elevate
America. Elevate America incorporates a number of programs and resources that share
a common focus; providing technology skills training, and resources to help people
find employment.
- Our veterans initiative helps U.S. veterans to transition from military to
civilian employment.
- Our community initiative focuses on working in partnership with nonprofit
organizations who provide technology access and training in their local community
to help people find employment.
- Our online resources offer no-cost and low-cost training assets that help
people develop better technology skills.
- Our state voucher program, launched in 2009 in partnership with states across
the country, provided over 900,000 training and certification vouchers through local
state workforce programs through August 2010.
More information about each of these programs and resources can be found throughout
this website.
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Q. Who is eligible to participate in Elevate America?
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That's the great thing—everyone is eligible. Whether you are currently employed
and simply want to brush up on your technology skills or are in the market for a
career, Elevate America can help. Much of the training and resources are already
available to everyone through this Web site. In addition, many of Microsoft's nonprofit
partners offer training in their local communities.
Learn more about the Community Technology Skills Program
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Q. What types of training are being offered?
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Microsoft and its nonprofit partners offer a range of e-learning and instructor-led
training based on local needs of each local community. Much of the training and
resources are already available to everyone through this Web site.
Learn more about the Community Technology Skills Program partners
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Q. Why should I consider earning a Microsoft Certification?
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Microsoft annually certifies thousands of technical workers around the world to
validate their technology expertise and skills in using Microsoft products, a seal
of approval that significantly raises workers' value and attractiveness to employers.
Microsoft has trained approximately 51 million software developers and technology
workers globally over the past decade.
Explore the benefits of Microsoft Certification
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Q. I am a trainer and I want to train for the Elevate America program; how do I
get involved?
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The Elevate America initiative and the Community Technology Skills Program are being
implemented by government and nonprofit organizations across the United States.
Trainers who are interested can contact local government officials or one of our
partners for more information.
Learn more about the Community Technology Skills Program
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Elevate America Veterans
For questions about Elevate America offerings for veterans, visit the Elevate Veterans
section of this Web site.
FAQs
for Veterans
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