The big technology name said that it has put the scheme together specifically for school leavers and the unemployed to get more people with no previous experience working with IT.
Stephen Uden, head of skills and economic affairs at the Microsoft Thames Valley Park campus, told Getbracknell.co.uk that the apprenticeship organised by Microsoft with affiliated small local businesses is an excellent opportunity to get into a growing job market.
'The IT industry is one of the sectors in the UK economy which is still growing and we work with thousands of small companies in the Thames Valley who are looking to take people on but struggle to find the right people,' he added.
Following the apprenticeship, individuals will receive a Microsoft and a City and Guilds qualification to help them continue with their IT career.
Spencer Mehlman, managing director of Notgoingtouni.co.uk, agreed that employers place a high value on workplace experience when looking for new staff.
Stephen Uden, head of skills and economic affairs at the Microsoft Thames Valley Park campus, told Getbracknell.co.uk that the apprenticeship organised by Microsoft with affiliated small local businesses is an excellent opportunity to get into a growing job market.
'The IT industry is one of the sectors in the UK economy which is still growing and we work with thousands of small companies in the Thames Valley who are looking to take people on but struggle to find the right people,' he added.
Following the apprenticeship, individuals will receive a Microsoft and a City and Guilds qualification to help them continue with their IT career.
Spencer Mehlman, managing director of Notgoingtouni.co.uk, agreed that employers place a high value on workplace experience when looking for new staff.
