By Ina Fried CNET News.com
Posted on ZDNet News: Feb 23, 2009 4:56:45 AM
Microsoft announced on Sunday a job training effort aimed at giving
technical skills to as many as 2 million Americans over the next three
years.
The most significant part of the program, in which Microsoft is offering
free certification and other technical training, is being done in a
phased approach, starting with Washington state. The second component of
"Elevate America," available online immediately, is a Web site designed
to help people with the basics such as creating a resume and send e-mail.
"Millions of individuals don't have the technology skills needed in
today's economy. Through Elevate America, we want to help workers get
the skills they need to succeed," Pamela Passman, Microsoft's VP for
corporate affairs, said in a statement.
Microsoft's move comes as the United States has shed millions of jobs, a
small number of which came from Microsoft itself as the company
announced its first companywide layoffs last month.
Read more...
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-271841.html
Don
No comments:
Post a Comment