As they look to new civilian careers, many veterans find it challenging to directly apply the skills attained in service to their new civilian careers — making underemployment just as big a problem as unemployment. A thriving success story can be found in Florabel Ituralde. When she was exploring a career change in preparation for her transition out of the Army, she discovered Microsoft Software and Systems Academy.
In a time of ongoing economic uncertainty and acute societal stressors, attempting to do so can feel downright daunting. For the nearly , service members who will transition out of the United States military this year, joining the civilian workforce presents a very real, intensified challenge.
Microsoft Military Affairs is committed to helping transitioning service members and veterans find new, meaningful careers, but right now the job market is as challenging as it has ever been. Nearly , military members transition out of service each year according to the LinkedIn Veteran Opportunity Report , and their experiences make them a tremendous talent pool for corporate America.
This program is very intense and was able to give me the hands on training that meant I could speak about IT more comfortably while having a range of skills. In the end, I was hired on by Microsoft and have loved my job ever since. Thanks to the MSSA program and all its teachers, coordinators and mentors! By the way, if you have been out of the military for some time, we had half a class who have been out of the military so all veterans were welcomed we all had to pass certain requirements to qualify.
If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. Get more resources at VeteransCrisisLine. An official website of the U. Department of Veterans Affairs. Looking for U. Visit USA.
Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now. Search for:. What does the MSSA program cover? Who is eligible and what does it cost? MSSA is free to the military and Veteran community, including transitioning service members. Next Travel pay claims made easy. Brighton April 1, at pm. Eric March 18, at pm. Danno March 18, at pm. Explore Courses Register Sign in. Microsoft Military Affairs Education Portal. Learning Path Take your first steps with C. Learning Path Azure Fundamentals.
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