Military skills pay dividends – in job performance, and for organizations that invest in veteran talent
May 17, 2022Nobody completes military service without having the core veteran skillset deeply engrained. These skills drive resiliency and make the difference – on active duty and on the teams veterans become part of along their journey.
Our MSSA Core program offering has trained more than 3,000 veterans and transitioning servicemembers for dynamic careers in tech. Learn more about applying.
Feb 4, 2022MSSA is a full-time, 17-week, funded technical training program that incorporates live instruction, hands-on virtual labs, real-life application scenarios, and opportunities for certifications to prepare students for challenging tech jobs in any industry. Microsoft is committed to empowering transitioning service members and veterans with opportunities through relevant training that leads to meaningful careers in tech. […]
US service members and veterans across the Asia-Pacific region learn alongside transitioning or former serving members of the Australian Defence Force in our NEW offering: MSSA-Asia Pacific
Feb 4, 2022Microsoft Military Affairs is thrilled to announce a new addition to our Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) offerings – MSSA-Asia Pacific. MSSA-AsiaPacific offers US service members and veterans across the Asia-Pacific region an opportunity to learn alongside transitioning or former serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Our intention is to skill participants […]
Honoring Veteran service, throughout their careers
Nov 12, 2021When you have veterans on your team, you can count on them to build bridges and find a way to make things happen. By applying their military training, they are provided, or skills they already possess, they can quickly assess, analyze, and address any situation, using whatever resources are at hand.
MSSA Grads Give Back: the spirit of service that defines veterans’ impact
Nov 11, 2021Honoring our veterans is not just a Veterans Day remembrance for many Microsoft employees, but rather a year-round commitment to demonstrating appreciation and thanks by giving back to our military servicemembers. We have talked before about why mentors are pillars of Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA), and essential to helping students succeed. This Veterans […]
MSSA Grads Give Back: Leveraging tech to create community
Oct 28, 2021Value of a Veteran: Taking on Imposter Syndrome We count on servicemembers to be confident and unafraid to move forward towards any challenge, which they are well trained to do. When put into a technical training classroom for the first time and needing to absorb lots of technical information in a relatively short time, it […]
MSSA Grads Give Back: Why our Graduates are our Superpower
Sep 28, 2021For the Microsoft Military Affairs team, advocating for veteran hiring is our top focus. Since 2013, our mission has been the continuing support of servicemembers transitioning from Active or Reserve duty and unemployed or underemployed veterans to new careers in technology. We do this by providing technical training for in-demand information technology skills through Microsoft […]
Task & Purpose | Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you
Jun 29, 2021Jon King had over two decades of military experience under his belt in both the Air Force and the Army when he realized it was the right time for him to retire from service. The problem was deciding what to do next.
