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Elevate America Veterans
In cooperation with Microsoft® and the U.S. Department of Labor, Workforce Solutions is proud to offer U.S. military veterans and their eligible spouses access to no-cost IT skills training and certification designed to help build the skills employers want.
More than 50% of today’s jobs require some technology skills, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that number will grow to 77% in the next decade. Whether you are interested in building your Windows and Office skills, or growing your IT Professional skills, the Microsoft Elevate America program can help.
Through the Elevate America veteran’s initiative, veterans and their eligible spouses can receive no-cost online training to build their skills in selected Microsoft technologies, plus industry-recognized certification exams to demonstrate their skills to employers.
What training is available?
Microsoft is offering the following courses, eLearning collections, and exams:
- Intermediate level Windows 7 and Office 2010
- Advanced level IT Professional Level
Note: If you're not sure where to start - take the assessment.
How do I get access to training?
Visit any Workforce Solutions office to apply. You’ll need to complete and sign our Work Addendum and let us make a copy of your photo ID. You can save time by bringing the completed and signed Work Addendum ( English or Spanish) with you to the office.
If you’re eligible, we’ll give you a training voucher code.
How do I activate my training voucher?
Activate your voucher by visiting www.microsoft.com/veteransvouchers.
Before activating your voucher, please review the detailed voucher information sheet which includes instructions, technical requirements and FAQ.
Useful tips for online training
- If you plan to take the Office courses, you will need Microsoft Office 2010 on your computer. Get a free 60-day trial of Microsoft Office 2010 by clicking here.
- Microsoft and Workforce Solutions will offer training support through tutors available on certain days at various locations and times. Check back soon for tutoring schedule.
- Click here
 for a a step-by-step guide for activating and using your e-learning, test preparation and certification exams.
How do I return to my e-Learning courses?
Before you launch a training course, you create a My Learning account on the Microsoft website. Each time you wish to return to your e-learning, follow these instructions:
- Go to www.microsoftelearning.com.
- On the right, click Returning users and sign in as instructed.
- Click My Learning in the upper-left corner to bring you to a personalized space that stores all of the learning content you have saved. Click on the course you want to start.
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