Chris Cortez, vice president of military affairs at Microsoft, has said that efforts must be put into supporting the transition of former service members to private-sector jobs through education programs and reskilling initiatives.

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Microsoft has moved to expand the reach of its educational program that aims to develop active-duty and former soldiers’ information technology skills for their civilian career transition. The company will roll out Microsoft Software & Systems Academy courses at four U.S. Army bases in 2016 and at another installation in 2017, Chris Cortez, vice president of military affairs […] More

Microsoft has donated $1 million in gift to the Naval Academy Foundation as additional funding for the construction of a cybersecurity studies building. The Naval Academy Foundation plans to build a five-story, 206,000-square-foot facility for handling classified materials, the Naval Academy Alumni Association said Thursday. “Our support of the center is part of our broader […] More

Microsoft has introduced a cybersecurity learning path under the company’s technology training program for military veterans and transitioning service members. The company said its Microsoft Software & Systems Academy will offer the Cybersecurity Administration program that will tackle access controls; cryptology; risk identification, monitoring and analysis; incident response and recovery; and network and communications security. “The increased demand for cybersecurity professionals […] More