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| Microsoft, state team up to offer free technology training |
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Microsoft is partnering with the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development to distribute 25,900 training vouchers to help Georgia residents beef up their computer skills in order to seek better jobs. The courses range from basic technology literacy to intermediate and advanced level technology skills training. Some of the vouchers will be issued to Georgia residents for Microsoft Certification Exams, all at no cost to the recipients.
In its role as Microsoft’s “designated partner” for administration of “Elevate America” in the state, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development is responsible for the distribution program. Georgia will receive 11,500 vouchers for Microsoft Windows and Office online training; 11,500 vouchers for Microsoft Business Certification Exams; and 2,900 vouchers for advanced technical professional level online training. Each training voucher is redeemable for free online training in Microsoft Windows, or one of the programs in the Microsoft Office suite. Each certification exam voucher is redeemable for a Microsoft Business Certification Exam. Advanced technical professional level vouchers are redeemable for free online training for individuals in technical professional career tracks in areas such as web development or database management. Any Georgia resident may request and receive a voucher. Vouchers will be available across the state on a first-come, first-served basis through April 22. The vouchers will be distributed through the Georgia Work Ready Web site at www.gaworkready.org; participating Workforce Investment Act (WIA) One Stop Centers; and select Goodwill locations. |
| Last Updated ( Monday, 01 February 2010 12:24 ) |