We’re taking action
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Flexible working
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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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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.
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.
https://military.microsoft.com/mssa/Microsoft Software and Systems Academy -
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.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/inside-microsoft/cross-disability/hiring.aspxInclusive hiring programs -
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.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/beyond-microsoft/default.aspxOur differences connect us
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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.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/default.aspxOur learning resources -
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.
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/students/exploremicrosoftCome Explore Microsoft -
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.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/corporate-responsibility/computer-science-educationDigital skills resources
Stories of impact
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Jenny Lay-FlurrieDirector 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.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibilityLearn about our commitment to accessibility
Stories as diverse as our workforce
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https://news.microsoft.com/life/written-in-the-sky/
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https://news.microsoft.com/en-au/features/cecilia-fang/
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https://news.microsoft.com/life/experiencing-both-sides/
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https://news.microsoft.com/life/black-in-corporate-america/