Serving veterans and military families
This November, Microsoft is proud to celebrate Veterans Day and Military Family Month. As part of our ongoing commitment to support the military community, we want to ensure that veterans, service members and their families have access to the skills and knowledge they need to obtain and retain jobs that provide financial stability and the opportunity for personal growth.
Microsoft works with partners to provide technology and skills training to empower veterans and military families to succeed in a digital future.
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Workshops Visit a local Microsoft Store for career skills workshops designed for veterans and military families
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Military discount Microsoft Store offers up to 10% off on select products for active, former, and retired military personnel and their families
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Military Affairs Helping the veteran community find meaningful opportunities in today’s digital economy
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LinkedIn for Good LinkedIn offers eligible service members, veterans and military spouses one year of free access to LinkedIn Premium and LinkedIn Learning
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Featured Stories
Chris Cortez: A promising change in perceptions toward hiring veterans
Veterans Day is a time to celebrate the value and impact veterans bring to the civilian workforce. Service members have experience and skillsets uniquely applicable to the technology industry, and at Microsoft it is my mission to support them in learning how to apply their talents to tech.
Veteran Opportunity Report: Understanding an untapped talent pool
The Veteran Opportunity Report, powered by LinkedIn data and insights, explores the current state of veteran employment and how challenging it can be for veterans to face the realities of not doing work that makes full use of their skills and abilities.
“Because she saw my potential, I was able to show her what kind of soldier I really was.”
Reservist Ashe Brasch’s former first sergeant Shannan Muench became one of her best friends. Their unlikely friendship sustained them both on their road from the military to Microsoft.
Featured Programs
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy
Microsoft Software & Systems Academy (MSSA) provides transitioning service members and veterans with critical career skills required for today’s growing technology industry.
Military Spouse Technology Academy
Microsoft Military Spouse Technology Academy (MSTA) provides an intensive 22-week onsite training program designed to empower military spouses with in-demand digital skills leading to well-paying and meaningful careers.
Hiring Partners
Join more than 500 industry-leading companies that support skilled members of the military community in their transition to technology careers.