Diversity and Inclusion

Check out our consolidated list of free training and certifications available to nonprofits. Dozens of courses are available for any skill level from beginner to advanced. Capacity building and digital skills are increasingly important as the world remains in the midst of a pandemic and engagement has shifted to virtual.  Microsoft offers special pricing offerings for  non-profit organizations  and individuals. If you are involved with a non-profit, keep this in mind as technology can help to bring your community work to a higher level. Check the  criteria  to be eligible.   Also check the announcement of the new Fundraising and Engagement solution from Microsoft by Eric Arnold. ... View more

Co-op provides reimbursements of earned funds to participating partners to help differentiate and build channel awareness and preference for Microsoft products. For example: Microsoft calculates eligible incentive earnings using a split percentage (such as 60% rebate - 40% co-op). Its purpose is to not only reward the partner, but also to strategically reinvest back into the partner’s business with Microsoft to accelerate future results and meet key objectives. As a Diversity & Inclusion enthusiast I have some recommendations for strategic partners in the Netherlands to consider on using co-op to bring your business to a higher level!   My suggestions on how to utilize co-op funds:   On-site Champs - Most partner with co-op funds available which is big enough to onboard one or more talents leading sales and marketing projects and engagements.    From my experience of working with partners I learned that Azure sales is usually done by the technical team and not by sales. To boost and develop your Azure business consider on boarding tech talent! Microsoft Netherlands is currently collaborating with both the ITPH Academy and Techionista , who educate diverse talent to become Azure specialists. These programs are intensive with focus on both the hard and soft skills to develop into strong IT professionals.   Contact the ITPH Academy and Techionista to learn more about their fresh graduates and discuss the profiles you are looking for to elevate your Azure business with talent and fresh perspectives! Here you can get a preview of the current Techionista talents who are preparing now for their next big step in technology!   REMINDER: Co-op activities need to be completed by December 31 and claims submitted by Feb 15. You can learn more on the Co-op Funds Resources page. ... View more

Of je nou studeert, net bent afgestudeerd, statushouder of werkzoekende bent: ITPH Academy is dé IT-talentontwikkelaar van Nederland. Onze unieke, praktijkgerichte scholingstrajecten zijn naadloos afgestemd op de actuele behoefte aan de juiste IT-specialisten. Zo versterk je je positie op de arbeidsmarkt in jouw regio. En heb je de beste kans om snel aan de slag te kunnen!   Check de scholingtrajecten op https://www.itph-academy.nl/, De website voor werkzoekenden: werkinhetvooruitzicht.nl , Check het vluchtelingen programma Naast ITPH werkt Microsoft samen met Techionista, voor omscholing en nieuwe carierre mogelijkheden in de IT. Voor Microsoft partners: Wil je meer weten kijk dan het filmpje van de Microsoft directie en vul deze forms in, mocht je graag een berichtje willen ontvangen over webinars en mogelijkheden om de talenten te leren kennen en wellicht zelfs een stage of baan aan te bieden en hen daarmee een nieuw stabiel leven te bieden! ... View more