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Title: Microsoft to the rescue with project 'Elevate America' Post by: Alex on February 23, 2009, 05:56:34 AM Microsoft to the rescue with project 'Elevate America'
In response to last month's unemployment report in the United States, Microsoft has announced its new program called Elevate America. The program is aimed at providing the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. Microsoft Pamela Passman, Vice President for Corporate Affairs, said in a statement that, "Millions of Americans don't have the technology skills needed in today's economy. Through Elevate America, we want to help workers get the skills they need to succeed." The initiative is has two main goals, one providing a online website for immediate access to retraining information and the other working with local and state government in providing these resources available to citizens. Read full story... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/neowin-main/~3/gx19TyTUU64/microsoft-to-the-rescue-with-project-elevate-america |