After a career in service, many military members are unsure of their next steps when transitioning to civilian work. They often wonder if there’s a place for them in the business world.

Thanks to a one-of-a-kind Microsoft program championed by one of their own, military members are learning valuable skills to help them establish new careers in the tech industry. The Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) is a 17-week, remote program that has placed nearly 4,000 graduates in tech jobs from more than 1,000 companies over the last decade.

Learn more about how the MSSA program was created and read the success stories of a cross-section of graduates and MSSA supporters.