Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economy

I saw this in The Brew daily email this morning. I am going to look into this further later on. I know that when you apply for a job having Microsoft certificates always look good.

Yesterday, Microsoft announced an initiative to train 25 million people around the world for digital jobs—or as they're called in the pandemic era, jobs.

Participants will get free access to Microsoft, LinkedIn, and GitHub learning programs in addition to $15 certifications and tools to find open positions. The program will focus on funneling workers into in-demand roles poised for growth, including IT support, digital marketing, and graphic design.

Microsoft is backing the program with $20 million in grants for nonprofits, $5 million of which is earmarked for organizations serving communities of color in the U.S.

https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/06/30/microsoft-launches-initiative-to-help-25-million-people-worldwide-acquire-the-digital-skills-needed-in-a-covid-19-economy/?utm_source=morning_brew

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