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Microsoft to give $2M cash, $6M in software to veterans

  • Friday, March 12, 2010 09:26
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    Anthony Swetala

    During the next two years, the contributions will be divvied out to veterans service organizations, workforce agencies and community colleges through a competitive application process, Microsoft said. The initiative also will provide training and help with job placement, child care and housing.

    Remond is calling it the Elevate America's Veterans Initiative, and it's part of the Elevate America program Microsoft launched in February 2009. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is the first organization to participate with Microsoft.

    "Our servicemen and women are amazing leaders, but to be able to compete in the tough job market when they return from duty, many of them need access to technology training," Pamela Passman, corporate vice president of Microsoft Global Corporate Affairs, said in a Microsoft announcement. "We are bringing together organizations and companies that can combine their competencies and resources with ours to make the greatest possible impact to help veterans and their spouses."

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