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What is the HOH Corporate Fellowship?
The HOH Corporate Fellowship is a unique opportunity for transitioning service members to gain hands-on experience in corporate roles. It is not a train-to-hire program that guarantees a full-time role. However, it does embed fellows in impactful corporate opportunities that can result in full-time employment.
What is the Corporate Pathway?
- 12 weeks of professional experience working with a Microsoft business team full-time
- Exposure to broad professional network and upskilling opportunities
- Focuses on roles that drive engineering, program management, and organizational impact
- Ideal for those with project management and enterprise experience
Why Microsoft?
Microsoft is known for its inclusive and collaborative culture, which emphasizes teamwork and a growth mindset. The company believes in empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, and this mission is reflected in its workplace environment. Employees are encouraged to think creatively, take risks, and learn from their experiences.
At Microsoft, employees have access to cutting-edge projects and technologies. The company is committed to professional development, providing numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement. Employees can work across various teams and projects, allowing them to explore different areas of interest and expertise.
Become a HOH Corporate Fellow at Microsoft
To become a HOH corporate fellow at Microsoft, you’ll need to be eligible for SkillBridge as a transitioning service member. You’ll need to be an active participant in your application. This includes identifying a sponsor at Microsoft and managing your application through Hiring Our Heroes.
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How to get startedThere is no formal application process with Microsoft. Applications are processed by Hiring Our Heroes. To be placed at Microsoft, you must:
Find a Sponsor: Must be a People Manager or Principal/Director level.
Tell the Story: Let them know:
- No cost, budget, or headcount required.
- No connect needed to host a fellow.
- Full support from the Hiring Our Heroes team.
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What you'll bring
Fellows bring diverse military skills and experience—like cybersecurity, operations, finance, or data analysis—and a desire to translate their military skills into corporate roles.
Your fellowship experience will help you adapt your existing skills into a real-world corporate environment and business problems.
Tips for securing a sponsorship
- Be a self-starter: Define your goals and take initiative.
- Grow your Microsoft network: Leverage LinkedIn and veterans at Microsoft to build your own community.
- Advocate for yourself: Speak confidently about your value.
- Promote your brand: Use the S.O.A.R. method (Situation, Obstacles, Actions, Results) to tell your story.
- Be curious: Show a genuine desire to help the team and learn.
- Rephrase military jargon: Translate your experience into industry language.
- Network authentically: Reach out to current and former fellows. Build relationships before asking for sponsorship.
Upcoming cohort dates and application deadlines
May 11–July 23, 2026
Applications for the 26-2 cohort are now closed.
Sept 8–Nov 19, 2026
Apply to be a part of the 26-3 cohort by June 11, 2026.
Jan 18–Apr 1, 2027
Apply to be a part of the 27-1 cohort by October 8, 2026.
Apply through Hiring Our Heroes (HOH).
Once you’ve applied, notify HOH that you’d like to direct match with Microsoft.