Welcome to the Microsoft YouthSpark Hub


What is your dream for the future? The Microsoft YouthSpark Hub gives you access to a multitude of tools and resources to empower youth to change their world. How can you be the spark of change?


Kids 6-12

Think big. Imagine a future of possibilities and opportunities to change your world. Bright futures begin here!

Teens 13-18

Get ready. Find tools and resources to help you imagine and reach your full potential. Start today!

Young Adults 19-24

Make it happen. Whether your goal is to continue your education, land your dream job or start your own business or social venture, we have programs that can help. Learn more!

Microsoft YouthSpark
Kids 6-12

Microsoft YouthSpark
Teens 13-18

Microsoft YouthSpark
Young Adults 19-24

All Opportunities

Opportunities to change your world are within reach. Whether your goal is getting new skills, a better job, or a better planet, we have tools and programs to help you get there. Dream it. Learn it. Live it.

Success Stories

How does it feel to be a rock star? Check out how young people around the world have reached new heights through Microsoft YouthSpark. Dream it. Learn it. Live it.

Training & Resources

Kids 6-12
Teens 13-18
Young Adults 19-24




Think big by learning about cool new technologies, getting valuable skills, imagining ways to change your world and more. Be the spark of change. Adults: take a look at the Microsoft programs available for kids 6-12.




Get ready for a better future by learning about cool new technologies, gaining valuable skills, and imagining ways to change your world. Be the spark of change. Adults – take a look at the Microsoft programs available for teens.




Learn about cool new technologies, build valuable skills, and imagine ways to change your world. Be the spark of change.

Training & Resources

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work and in life!

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work and in life!

Microsoft Partners in Learning

We help educators and school leaders use technology to boost student potential!

Technology holds the key to unlocking student potential, and Microsoft professional development programs help teachers and school leaders find new ways to integrate the latest technologies into their teaching practice. If you’re a teacher or school leader, or know one, tell them about this great networking and development program.

Skype in the Classroom

Connect your classroom to the world!

Skype is a free and easy way to bring in people from around the world to share ideas, perspectives and experiences.

Shape the Future

Shape the Future helps governments expand Internet access for kids and their families.

Shape the Future helps governments expand Internet access for kids and their families.

Office 365 for Education

Get your school into the cloud!

Office 365 offers free email, instant messaging, group video and voice chat, and online document creation, viewing and editing. Help your school take advantage of the cloud.

YouthSpark Summer Camps

Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.

Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.

Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum

Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum

Want to learn about computers but not sure where to start? The Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum will help you learn the basic skills for using computers, understand about online safety, and discover how using computers can make your life easier and better.

Give for Youth

Be the spark of opportunity!

Give for Youth is a micro-giving site that raises money to help children, teens and young adults all around the world. Kids – check out the projects to help others like you. Adults – fund and follow the dreams of young people in your community or across the globe.

Microsoft Local Language Program

Microsoft speaks your language!

The Microsoft Local Language Program allows people to use computers and access technology in their own language, reaching 1.7 billion people worldwide.

Kodu Game Lab

Create your own Xbox and PC games!

Kodu lets kids create games on the PC and Xbox with a simple visual programming language. Anyone can use Kodu to make a game, even young children with no design or programming skills. Kodu is a great way to teach creativity, problem solving and storytelling as well as programming.

Microsoft in Education

Microsoft in Education

Microsoft helps teachers use technology to ensure students get the most out of their educational experience. Offering curriculum, guidance, lesson plans, training, e-learning solutions, and access to the latest products, Microsoft is helping educators prepare students to thrive in the 21st century. If you’re a teacher or know one who’d benefit from this resource, take a look and spread the word.

DigiGirlz

Want a career in technology? Want to know what it’s like to work at Microsoft?

Check out DigiGirlz and take online classes, attend a High Tech Camp, and sign up for DigiGirlz Day events near you. And it’s all free!

Microsoft Online Safety

How safe are you on the Internet?

The Microsoft Safety & Security Center helps families learn how to use the Internet more safely, and to set up safety settings for Microsoft products.

Training & Resources

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work, and in life!

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work, and in life!

Microsoft Partners in Learning

We help educators and school leaders use technology to boost student potential!

Technology holds the key to unlocking student potential, and Microsoft professional development programs help teachers and school leaders find new ways to integrate the latest technologies into their teaching practice. If you’re a teacher or school leader, or know one, tell them about this great networking and development program.

Skype in the Classroom

Connect your classroom to the world!

Skype is a free and easy way to bring in people from around the world to share ideas, perspectives and experiences.

Shape the Future

Shape the Future helps governments expand Internet access for kids and their families

Shape the Future helps governments expand Internet access for kids and their families

Office 365 for Education

Get your school into the cloud!

Office 365 offers free email, instant messaging, group video and voice chat, and online document creation, viewing and editing. Help your school take advantage of the cloud.

YouthSpark Summer Camps

Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.

Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.

Give for Youth

Be the spark of opportunity!

Give for Youth is a micro-giving site that raises money to help children, teens and young adults all around the world. Kids – check out the projects to help others like you. Adults – fund and follow the dreams of young people in your community or across the globe.

DigiGirlz

Want a career in technology? Want to know what it’s like to work at Microsoft?

Check out DigiGirlz and take online classes, attend a High Tech Camp, and sign up for DigiGirlz Day events near you. And it’s all free!

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS)

TEALS brings real technology professionals right into your classroom!

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) helps high school students get ready for computer industry careers by learning from real-life Microsoft software engineers!

Kodu Game Lab

Create your own Xbox and PC games!

Kodu lets kids create games on the PC and Xbox with a simple visual programming language. Anyone can use Kodu to make a game, even young children with no design or programming skills. Kodu is a great way to teach creativity, problem solving and storytelling as well as programming.

Microsoft DreamSpark

If you can imagine it, you can create it, with free dev tools from Microsoft!

Get the industry's most powerful design and development tools and exclusive training from Microsoft, so you can start building your dream today. Get a head start on your career, or create the next industry game-changer; it's all up to you!

Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum

Want to learn about computers but not sure where to start?

The Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum will help you learn the basic skills for using computers, understand about online safety, and discover how using computers can make your life easier and better!

Microsoft Innovate for Good

Be the spark of innovation!

Innovate for Good is a global community of young people dedicated to using technology to make a difference in their communities.

Imagine Cup

Change the world. Make history. Start here.

Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition. Use your creativity to make a positive impact and innovate to help change the world!

Microsoft Innovation Centers

Collaborate to innovate!

Microsoft Innovation Centers are state-of-the-art technology facilities designed to foster innovation, and help develop sustainable local software economies.

Microsoft in Education

Improving education to improve everyone's future!

Microsoft helps teachers use technology to ensure students get the most out of their educational experience. Offering curriculum, guidance, lesson plans, training, e-learning solutions, and access to the latest products, Microsoft is helping educators prepare students to thrive in the 21st century. If you’re a teacher or know one who’d benefit from this resource, take a look and spread the word.

Imagine Cup Grants

Get cash, software and mentoring plus make great connections!

The Imagine Cup Grants Program is an amazing opportunity for Imagine Cup Worldwide Finalists to bring the benefit of their winning products and solutions to the world.

Microsoft Local Language Program

Microsoft speaks your language!

The Microsoft Local Language Program allows people to use computers and access technology in their own language, reaching 1.7 billion people worldwide.

Microsoft Learning

Take it to the next level – get certified now!

Find classroom and online training, certifications, books, skills assessments and other resources to build your technology skills. There’s no limit to your potential – unlock it now with Microsoft Learning.

Microsoft IT Academy

Are you future-ready?

The Microsoft IT Academy program can help you build a winning future with the technology skills you’ll need to be successful in school and your career.

Microsoft Mathematics 4.0

Math Geeks: it’s time to get visual!

The Mathematics 4.0 free download includes a full-featured graphing calculator with a formulas and equations library, a triangle solver, a unit conversion tool, and ink handwriting support. Visualize math concepts like you’ve never seen them before.

Microsoft Online Safety

How safe are you on the Internet?

The Microsoft Safety & Security Center helps families learn how to use the Internet more safely, and to set up safety settings for Microsoft products.

Training & Resources

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work, and in life!

Learn skills that you can use in school, at work, and in life!

Give for Youth

Be the spark of opportunity!

Give for Youth is a micro-giving site that raises money to help children, teens and young adults all around the world. Kids – check out the projects to help others like you. Adults – fund and follow the dreams of young people in your community or across the globe.

Imagine Cup

Change the world. Make history. Start here.

Imagine Cup is the world’s premier student technology competition. Use your creativity to make a positive impact and innovate to help change the world!

Office 365 for Education

Get your school into the cloud!

Help your school take advantage of the cloud. Office 365 offers free email, instant messaging, group video and voice chat, and online document creation, viewing and editing.

Microsoft DreamSpark

If you can imagine it, you can create it, with free dev tools from Microsoft!

Get the industry’s most powerful design and development tools and exclusive training from Microsoft, so you can start building your dream today. Get a head start on your career, or create the next industry game-changer, it’s all up to you!

Microsoft Students to Business

Get connected to IT jobs and internships!

If you want a career in IT, you can get a head start right now, with free software, training, and career resources. Need a mentor? Interested in professionals certification? We've got you covered!

Microsoft BizSpark

Got an idea for a startup?

Sign up for Microsoft BizSpark and connect with the investors, mentors, and partners that can help. You’ll also get a free subscription to MSDN so you can access development, testing and production products like Visual Studio, SQL Server, Azure, and more!

Microsoft Student Partners

Get the inside scoop on products, jobs and more!

Be the face of Microsoft on your campus as a Microsoft Student Partner. Demo new technologies, host Microsoft events, and get an inside look at products, jobs, and training.

Imagine Cup Grants

Get cash and software-and make great connections!

The Imagine Cup Grants Program is an amazing opportunity for Imagine Cup Worldwide Finalists to bring the benefit of their winning products and solutions to the world.

Microsoft Internships

Real challenges. Real responsibility. Real fun.

When you intern at Microsoft, you’ll be working hands-on at one of the most innovative companies in the world, using technology to help solve big challenges and learning from some of the best and brightest in the industry.

Microsoft Innovation Centers

Collaborate to innovate!

Microsoft Innovation Centers are state-of-the-art technology facilities in your community designed to foster innovation and help develop local software economies.

TEALS

TEALS brings real technology professionals right into your classroom!

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) helps high school students get ready for computer industry careers by learning from real-life Microsoft software engineers!

Microsoft IT Academy

Are you future-ready?

The Microsoft IT Academy can help you build a winning future with the technology skills you’ll need to be successful in school and your career.

Microsoft Online Safety

How safe are you on the Internet?

The Microsoft Safety & Security Center helps families learn how to use the Internet more safely, and to set up safety settings for Microsoft products.

Microsoft Learning

Take it to the next level – get certified now!

Find classroom and online training, certifications, books, skills assessments and other resources to build your technology skills. There’s no limit to your potential – unlock it now with Microsoft Learning.

Microsoft Local Language Program

Microsoft speaks your language!

The Microsoft Local Language Program allows people to use computers and access technology in their own language, reaching 1.7 billion people worldwide.

Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum

Want to learn about computers but not sure where to start?

The Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum will help you learn the basic skills for using computers, understand about online safety, and discover how using computers can make your life easier and better!

Microsoft Research

Intern with Microsoft Research!

Microsoft Research has internship opportunities for those majoring in science or engineering. Work with industry-learning researchers and student peers from all over the world. From Redmond to Cairo, Beijing to Bangalore, your work can help apply research and theory to practice.


Empower: Get Skills

Imagine: Your Future

Realize: Make it Happen

YouthSpark Summer Camps

Kids - Teens
YouthSpark Summer Camps
Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.
Learn More

DigiGirlz

Kids - Teens
DigiGirlz
Want a career in technology?. Wondering what it's really like to work at Microsoft?. Check out DigiGirlz and take online classes, attend a High Tech Camp, and sign up for DigiGirlz Day events near you. It's all completely awesome—and completely free!
Learn More

Imagine Cup Grants

Teens - Young Adults
Imagine Cup Grants
The Imagine Cup Grants program is an amazing opportunity for Imagine Cup Worldwide Finalists to take their projects to the next level and get their winning products into the marketplace!
Learn More

Shape the Future

Kids - Teens
Shape the Future
Shape the Future works with governments worldwide to enable digital access and support education initiatives. Kids have a brighter future when they have access to technology and learning resources, and this program is designed to put them on the right track toward a great life!
Learn More

DreamSpark

Teens - Young Adults
DreamSpark
Get the industry's most powerful design and development tools and exclusive training from Microsoft, so you can start building your dream today. Get a head start on your career, or create the next industry game-changer; it's all up to you!
Learn More

Microsoft Research

Young Adults
Microsoft Research
Are you a Science or Engineering major? Microsoft Research has internships available, and you can work with industry-leading researchers and student peers from all over the world. From Redmond to Cairo, Beijing to Bangalore, your work can help apply research and theory to practice with Microsoft Research!
Learn More

Microsoft Digital Literacy

Teens - Young Adults
Digital Literacy Curriculum
Learn essential skills to use technology to be more productive at home and work and to stay safe online.
Learn More

Kodu Game Lab

Kids - Teens
Kodu Game Lab
Kodu will show you how easy and fun it is to design and build PC and Xbox games. Even if you don't know anything about design or programming, Kodu will help you use your creativity, problem solving, and storytelling to create and share great games!
Learn More

Students to Business

Young Adults
Students to Business
If you want a career in IT, you can get a head start right now, with free software, training, and career resources. Need a mentor? Interested in professionals certification? We've got you covered!
Learn More

Microsoft Partners in Learning

Kids - Teens
Microsoft Partners in Learning
Technology holds the key to unlocking student potential, and Microsoft professional development programs help educators find new ways to teach using the latest technologies. When students have new opportunities to learn, they are more likely to develop the skills they need for a rewarding career.
Learn More

Microsoft Student Partners

Young Adults
Microsoft Student Partners
As a Microsoft Student Partner, you'll be the face of Microsoft on your campus. Demo new technologies, host Microsoft events, and get the inside scoop on products, jobs, and training. It only sounds amazing because it is!
Learn More

Microsoft Innovation Centers

Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft Innovation Centers
Microsoft Innovation Centers are state-of-the-art technology facilities designed to foster innovation, and help develop sustainable local software economies.
Learn More

Microsoft IT Academy

Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft IT Academy
What's your plan for the future? The Microsoft IT Academy can help you get future-ready, with the technology skills you'll need to be successful in college, and in your career.
Learn More

Imagine Cup

Teens - Young Adults
Imagine Cup
Imagine Cup is the nation's premier student technology competition. Your participation gives you the power to use your creativity to make a positive impact on the world we live in. Challenge yourself to help change the world!
Learn More

BizSpark

Young Adults
BizSpark
Hey smartypants, got an idea for a startup?. Sign up for Microsoft BizSpark, and connect the investors, mentors, and partners that can help. You'll also get a free subscription to MSDN so you can access development, testing, and production products like Visual Studio, SQL Server, Azure, and more!
Learn More

Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS)

Teens - Young Adults
Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
Technology Education and Literacy in Schools (TEALS) helps high school students get ready for computer industry careers by learning from real-life Microsoft software engineers!
Learn More

Microsoft Innovate for Good

Teens
Microsoft Innovate for Good
Innovate for Good is a global community of young people dedicated to using technology to make a difference in their communities.
Learn More

Microsoft Internship Program

Young Adults
Microsoft Internship Program
When you intern at Microsoft, you won't be grabbing someone's coffee and making copies. You'll be working hands-on at one of the most innovative companies in the world, using technology to help solve big challenges, and learning from some of the best and brightest in the industry. Are you in?
Learn More

Skype in the Classroom

Kids -Teens
Skype in the Classroom
Skype helps students meet new people, talk to experts, share ideas, and have amazing learning experiences with people from all over the world.
Learn More

Microsoft Academy for College Hires

Young Adults
Microsoft Academy for College Hires
Got your degree? Interested in working for a global innovator and technology leader?. Our sales, marketing, and services teams are looking for top grads just like you. Join MACH and get the tools, training, and mentors you need to start your career with Microsoft!
Learn More

Microsoft Online Safety

Kids - Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft Online Safety
The Microsoft Safety & Security Center helps families learn how to use the Internet more safely, and to set up safety settings for Microsoft products.
Learn More

Office 365 for EDU

Kids - Teens - Young Adults
Office 365 for EDU
Is your school ready to take advantage of the cloud?. Office 365 offers free email, instant messaging, group video and voice chat, and online document viewing and editing.
Learn More

Microsoft Learning

Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft Learning
Ready to take it to the next level? Find classroom training, e-learning, certification, books, skills assessments, and other resources that can get you where you want to be. There's no limit to your potential—unlock it now with Microsoft Learning!
Learn More

Microsoft in Education

Kids - Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft in Education
Microsoft delivers resources to help teachers and administrators use technology to help students get the most out of their educational experience. Offering curriculum guidance, lesson plans, training, e-learning solutions, and access to the latest products, Microsoft is helping educators prepare students to thrive in the 21st century.
Learn More

Microsoft Local Language Program

Kids - Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft Local Language Program
Know someone who needs access to technology in a familiar language?. Check out the Microsoft Local Language Program—it helps people in local communities to create economic opportunities, build IT skills, and enhance education outcomes—all while sustaining their local language and culture.
Learn More

Microsoft Mathematics

Teens - Young Adults
Microsoft Mathematics
With Mathematics 4.0, you get a full-featured graphing calculator with a formulas and equations library, a triangle solver, a unit conversion tool, and ink handwriting support. And the best part is, it's free!
Learn More


Microsoft YouthSpark Distance-Learning Course Inspires Learning

Jeremy Moore, a senior at Lee County High School in Beattyville, Kentucky, participates in the Microsoft YouthSpark Technology Education and Literacy in Schools program.

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DigiGirlz Inspires Young Women to Shine in Technology and Science

Like many teenage girls, Abril thought that the tech industry was a boys’ club to which she wasn’t invited. Thanks to DigiGirlz, she found out she was wrong.

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Entrepreneur Gives Back Through Microsoft YouthSpark

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) set Johnnie on a new track of leadership and entrepreneurship.

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Global Giveback Circle Helps Young Woman Pursue Education

The Global Giveback Circle, a mentoring and education program, is working to help disadvantaged girls become agents of change.

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Entrepreneurship Classes Inspire Students in D.C. Schools

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is providing its award-winning core curriculum for 400 students from low-income neighborhoods around the D.C. area.

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Junior Achievement in Dallas Helps Teens Succeed in School and Life

Junior Achievement (JA) helps break the cycle of poverty and inspires students to pursue higher education.

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School Supplies and Tuition Support Enable Students to Attend Sixth Grade

This Give for Youth project provides tuition, uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies for nine orphans.

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Student Volunteer Builds Website for Children Without Borders

TechTalents4Good uses student-volunteers to create websites and assist nongovernmental organizations with adopting technology.

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Tutors Help South Bronx Students Stay on Track Toward Graduation

City Year New York (CYNY) is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for low-income youth in four of New York City's poorest communities.

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Automobile Repair Program Creates Jobs in Bauchi

The Abubakar Automobile Repair Program is a YouthSpark microproject that will offer training in automobile repair for 8 to 12 motivated youth leaders in Bauchi, Nigeria.

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Technology Skills

Job Skills

Entrepreneurship Skills

YouthSpark Summer Camps
Microsoft Stores’ 2013 camps - where technology meets creativity for ages 8–13. Free of charge.
Microsoft at Work
Learn how Microsoft technology can help you be more productive at work.
Sprout E-Course
(Taking IT Global)
This course gives young leaders access to training in essential skills, including team building, project management, communications and leveraging technology to imagine, plan and develop social innovation projects.
Microsoft Digital Literacy
Learn essential skills to use technology to be more productive at home and work and to stay safe online.
JobStart 101
(Business Roundtable)
A free online course to help college students and recent college graduates build the skills you need for success at work.
Microsoft BizSpark
Got an idea for a startup? Connect with the investors, mentors, and partners that can help. Get a free subscription to MSDN to access development, testing and production products.
Microsoft Office Online
Explore quick and easy training to help you be more productive using Microsoft Office products.
Skillage (Telecentre Europe)
Online tools to help you find out how your technology skills match the skills employers are looking for.
Microsoft Learning
Get the in depth Microsoft training and certification you need to succeed.
Microsoft Virtual Academy
Learn at your own pace, focusing on Microsoft technologies, with this free training portal.
Channel 9
Free videos for absolute beginners looking to learn how to program using Visual Basic, C#, HTML5 & CSS3, JavaScript and how to build apps for Windows Phone 7. Watch, learn, and start coding!


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