Social Impact | Digital Skills & Careers | Inclusion | STEM Education | Apprenticeships | Responsible Business | Public Policy | she/her/Ms
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Sarah Foxall retweeted
We had an incredible Microsoft TEALS event this week celebrating our volunteers who've helped bring computer science education to life for students. Your passion is shaping the future of tech 🌟
More here: hubs.ly/Q02zNX0P0
#VolunteersWeek #EdTech #TeacherTwitter
Sarah Foxall retweeted
📣 We are bringing Microsoft's TEALS to teachers and pupils in England
🌍increasing access to high-quality computing lessons, boost knowledge & skills, & understanding of digital careers
💪 direct support to secondary school teachers.
➡ Find out more hubs.ly/Q01YMcr-0
Sarah Foxall retweeted
We are extremely proud to announce that our Managing Director for Education and Public Benefit, Julia Adamson, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023, for Services to Education.
Read the full press release here: hubs.ly/Q01TNDfF0
#MBE #Education
Sarah Foxall retweeted
We are extremely proud to announce that our Managing Director for Education and Public Benefit, Julia Adamson, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2023, for Services to Education.
Read the full press release here: hubs.ly/Q01TNBvD0
#MBE #Education
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Good literacy skills allow us to unlock our full potential, which is the gift we give to children in our programme.
Please help us to continue providing this gift by donating, liking and retweeting.
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-lite…
#Education #Literacy #Donation #Supportus
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Make a difference to the lives of children - join Hampshire's school governance community.
hants.gov.uk/governors-volun…
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Launching the new Social Tech Amplifier 🎉
The new programme, in partnership with @Catch22 & @UfiTrust, will help ventures that are committed to using tech to support young people access jobs and navigate the future of work.
Apply by 21st October buff.ly/3UX9Vap
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Calling all Apprentices! 📣
Take part in the annual @IFAteched Apprentice Survey to shape the future of Apprenticeships in England 🏴
It only takes 10 mins and could have a huge impact!
cognitoforms.com/InstituteFo…
#HaveYourSay #Apprenticeships #Apprentice
Sarah Foxall retweeted
@BarefootComp are looking to test an Early Years workshop we're developing. Please DM me if you think you can help by letting us run it with your staff (delivered online) and provide feedback to shape it, thanks!
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Changing careers can be daunting.
Amelia decided to switch careers and follow her passion for tech. Now, she’s a successful data analyst apprentice in a career she loves.
See how learning new skills can help you unlock your potential: msft.it/6018V2Gw4
#OwnYourStory
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Youth organisations 🚨📣
The Youth Centre Recovery Fund is being launched to help charities running youth centres survive and recover from the financial losses associated from the Covid-19 pandemic ❗
Apply today 👇 @JHRTrust
juliahansrausingtrust.org/yo…
Sarah Foxall retweeted
We're delighted to announce the launch of the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector.
Created by Microsoft, the @GetMyFirstJob platform will connect employers to a larger, more diverse talent pool and much more.
Get all the details here: msft.it/6013VEqqt
#Apprenticeships
ALT Introducing the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Alongside @GetMyFirstJob, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector today!
The platform simplifies the pathway to being employed for apprentices and job seekers. 💼
Discover opportunities here: msft.it/6015VEqpV
#Microsoft #Careers #Apprenticeships
ALT Graphic with purple background, featuring an apprentice at work on the right of the image. White text that reads: Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector - discover exciting opportunities and power your potential with a digital apprenticeship.
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Microsoft’s AI for Accessibility team is calling for project proposals that advance AI-based innovations in education to empower people with disabilities.
In this video, learn about past education grants and how you can apply. #AIForGood #A11y
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Want to turn a passion for research into a career? Ada Lovelace Fellow Stefany Cruz will moderate a live panel discussion with veteran scientists @jteevan, @twi_mar and @haiyan. Hear their thoughts on research as a STEM career on February 11 at 2:30 PM PT: aka.ms/AAb0t2r
Sarah Foxall retweeted
We want to make your physical computing experience with MakeCode and micro:bit even better!
Our teammates at @MSFTResearch want to hear from our educators how you use the #microbit and what we can improve!
5 minute survey here: aka.ms/MakeCodePhysicalCompu…
Sarah Foxall retweeted
In June, we launched our global skills initiative and pledged to bring more digital skills to 25 million people worldwide by the end of this year - and we’re not stopping there. Our #GetOn2021 campaign in the UK aims to reskill 1.5 million more over 5 years.
Proud to announce #GetOn2021 which will see Microsoft and partners provide tech training to 1.5 million people by 2025 and connect 300,000 to tech job opportunities.
Find out more at:news.microsoft.com/en-gb/202…
Sarah Foxall retweeted
We're joined by @Cheese_Peter, @GNev2, Euan Blair and Kate Rosenshine at Microsoft Envision UK to discuss the talent challenges business leaders face and practical steps leaders can take to boost competitiveness and drive sustainable growth.
msft.it/6010TxtZG
#MSEnvision
Sarah Foxall retweeted
A tech #apprentice from @Microsoft is taking over the fireitupapps #instagram account on 13 October to celebrate Ada Lovelace Day. Lily, a Cloud Solution Architect will be on hand to share her #apprenticeship journey and answer your questions, from 10am - 4pm #ALD20 #womenintech
Sarah Foxall retweeted
Twelve months ago @Microsoft accelerated its sustainability journey. We are now committed to operating as a carbon negative, water positive, zero waste company - while building a planetary computer. A big year and so much work ahead!
.@Microsoft will be water positive by 2030. But what does that mean? We'll reduce our water use intensity as much as possible, and ensure we replenish, or put back, more water than we consume across our direct business operations. Here's how: