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The SkillSource Group, Inc. and the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board, in partnership with Microsoft and with assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor in a liaison role is proud to offer U.S. military veterans and their eligible spouses, vouchers for no-cost IT skills training and certification designed to help you build the technology skills employers are looking for.
More than half of today's jobs, in all industries, require some technology skills, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that will reach 77 percent in the next decade. Whether you are interested in building your Windows and Office skills to further your career in any industry, or growing your IT Professional skills for a technology career, we have resources that can help.
Veterans and their eligible spouses can request a no-cost voucher that will help them build their skills in selected Microsoft technologies, plus an industry recognized certification exam that can be used to demonstrate your skills to employers.
Microsoft is offering the following courses, eLearning collections, and exams:
- Intermediate level Windows 7 and Office 2010
- Advanced level IT Professional Level
The SkillSource Group, Inc. and the Northern Virginia Workforce System represent the counties of Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William and the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park. Veterans of the United States Armed Forces may sign-up for the next orientation by contacting:
James Do
Office: (703) 533-5471; TTY 711
Cell Phone: (571) 749-7838
james.do@fairfaxcounty.gov
Lucy Aliaj
Phone: (571) 238-4194
ealiaj@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Click here to view the Elevate America Presentation
- Registration Form. Click here to download a copy.
- Assessment Results. Click here to take the online assessment. Be sure to print results.
- DD214
- Valid Photo Identification Card
- Proof of Marriage (eligible spouse only)
- Resume (optional)
Before activating your voucher, please review the detailed voucher information sheet which includes instructions, technical requirements and FAQ.
Activate your voucher by visiting www.microsoft.com/veteransvouchers.
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.
Each time you wish to return to your e-Ieaming, 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.
The SkillSource Group, Inc. now offers free assistance with registration, training, and computer needs to participants of the Northern Virginia Microsoft Elevate America Initiative for Veterans.
Reston Training Center
Marymount University Reston Center
1861 Wiehle Avenue, Suite 110
Reston, VA 20190
• Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 noon
• Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m.
Note: Center will be closed on Monday, April 9, Monday, May 28, and Wednesday, July 4.
Woodbridge Training Center
Prince William SkillSource Center
13370 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 noon to 2 p.m.
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