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Diversity and inclusion

We’re taking action


  • Leadership

  • Inclusive technology

  • Diversity and inclusion training

  • Flexible working
  • We start with our senior-most leaders. Microsoft’s Board of Directors is one of the most diverse of any technology company today, with women and racial and ethnic minorities holding nine of our 12 positions.

     

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    We start with our senior-most leaders. Microsoft’s Board of Directors is one of the most diverse of any technology company today, with women and racial and ethnic minorities holding nine of our 12 positions.

     

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    Microsoft communities

    Microsoft offers close to 50 community groups across the company for career development, support, networking opportunities, mentoring, community participation, product input, and assistance in activities that promote cultural awareness. Join an existing group or start your own.

  • 100% empowered by employees

    Microsoft offers 9 global Employee Resource Groups, along with many additional regional and in-business chapters and employee network groups, providing career development, support, networking opportunities, mentoring, community connection. Join an existing group or start your own. 

Investing in an inclusive future

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    Military community

    The Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) provides technical training that enables participants to leverage their core skills and interests to chart — and start — their career journey in IT.

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    Inclusive hiring programs

    In order to build the best products for everyone, Microsoft needs a diverse and inclusive workforce across all abilities, and Microsoft has an unwavering commitment to providing opportunities for all.

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    A range of experiences

    We are committed to hiring individuals from communities that are underrepresented in STEM fields. We value a broad range of perspectives and contributions connect with universities in North America and globally.

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    Our D&I journey

    Our mission is deeply inclusive: empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Each of us—no matter what level, role or function—plays an active role in helping us innovate for inclusion so that everyone can bring all of who they are and do their best work.

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    Beyond Microsoft

    The issues behind social and economic inequality are bigger than any one organization can tackle alone. We have an opportunity—and an obligation—to foster collective movement towards greater diversity and inclusion through our actions and partnerships.

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    Explore Microsoft Program

    This summer internship program exposes college freshman and sophomores to the field of software development, and encourages them to pursue degrees in computer science, computer engineering, and related technical disciplines through group projects and hands-on training.

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    Microsoft LEAP apprenticeship program

    Microsoft Leap’s mission is to recruit, develop, and upskill talent that might not traditionally have pathways into technology careers. Our program is designed to be an integrated learning experience combining classroom learning (in person or virtual) with on-the-job training.

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    Digital skills for youth

    From basic digital literacy to advanced computer science, Microsoft partners globally with nonprofits, governments, educators, and businesses to equip all youth with digital skills and increase equitable access to inclusive computer science education.

Stories of impact

  • Jenny Lay-FlurrieDirector of Accessibility
  • Jenny LeahDirector of Marketing
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    Director of Accessibility

    Our commitment to empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more includes building out accessibility features in our existing products and services.