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New study reveals most important skills for students

Research indicates Microsoft Office applications rank 3 of 20 top in demand skills for high-growth, high-pay careers.

REDMOND, Wash. — Top candidates for current and future jobs will be measured by capabilities and competencies, with 20 distinct skills bubbling up to the top in millions of high-growth, high-paying job postings, according to a white paper commissioned by Microsoft Corp. and released by IDC. The study provides insight into the skills students need for the top 60 high-growth, high-wage occupations that will account for 11.5 million new hires and 28 percent of job growth by 2020. Out of those skills, oral and written communication, detail orientation, and Microsoft Office proficiency top the list. (more…)

Microsoft IT Academy Provides Critical Technology Skills and Changes the Life of One Young Student

By Guest PostNovember 18, 2011Technology21st century workplace, digital literacy, information technology, jennifer tyndall, Microsoft, microsoft certification tests, microsoft it academy, microsoft it academy classes, microsoft news center, microsoft office applications, microsoft onenote, miranda hill, mnc, north carolina student, software program, teacher, university of carolina at pembroke, with it skills

*Roundtable Q&A: North Carolina student Miranda Hill and former teacher Jennifer Tyndall discuss their experiences with the Microsoft IT Academy and winning recognition in a global competition.*

REDMOND, Wash. — The 21st-century workplace is driven by information technology, and in today’s competitive job market, employers are seeking candidates who can hit the ground running with IT skills in place.

The Microsoft IT Academy provides a complete IT education solution to help students gain the skills they need to be successful in college and career. The program helps drive employability, digital literacy and 21st-century workforce development for students. At the same time, educational institutions are provided with the structure for a program that has the instant recognition and credibility of the Microsoft brand. (more…)

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New study reveals most important skills for students

Microsoft IT Academy Provides Critical Technology Skills and Changes the Life of One Young Student