a Microsoft community initiative

Are you a Microsoft What is Microsoft® Students to Business program?

partner hoping to The Microsoft Students to Business (S2B) program is a Microsoft
recruit students who community initiative, which connects Microsoft partners and customers
have the skills that with final-year university students who plan on a career in the field
of information technology. S2B provides students with real world
today’s technology
experience, enhancing their career opportunities and establishing the
industry needs? skills that will benefit the IT industry and fuel innovation.

Find out what Microsoft The objectives of S2B are to inspire local businesses to communicate their
Students to Business has needs in terms of the competency requirements for new talent and to
to offer. encourage their collaboration with Microsoft and the local universities
so that education and training provide business-ready students. The
program also provides companies with an opportunity to evaluate the
skills of students who are applying for an internship or job.

What participants are saying about Students to Business

«There was a gap between the
needs of the business world and the
education provided by the univer-
sities. The S2B program bridges the
gap by helping university students
to improve their practical skills at
Microsoft Partners.»
Bulent Tekmen
CEO of Netron Technology
«Working with four of the
Universities in our region we have
provided practical experience for
students on more than 400 projects
using Microsoft Dynamics™. Our
goal is to improve education and
give students the skills that the
market demands.»
Vicente Castañer Martorell
Director General of CESSER
«S2B has provided a key
opportunity to start my
professional career and to have
a deeper knowledge of Microsoft
technologies.»
Raffaele Perelli
Student
«S2B is an important opportunity
for the universities to guide
and help their students in the
fundamental transition from
academia to employment.»
Giovanni Pighizzini
Computer Science Faculty

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Partners, students and
universities creating
rewarding professional
opportunities.
Microsoft Students to Business has
been designed to help students
put into practice what they have
learned during their university
studies, and gain real work
experience for their IT careers.
The program also aims to support
businesses in the development
of innovative projects based
on Microsoft technology, by
connecting them with the most
qualified students.
Create partnerships and
help shape the future of
the IT industry.
Companies in the IT industry
increasingly expect new recruits to
have hands-on experience as well
as a deep theoretical background.
The S2B program makes this
possible by connecting Microsoft
partner companies like yours with
universities that teach Microsoft
technologies and students who
are interested in a career involving
Microsoft technologies. By sharing
your know-how and providing
relevant work experience on
innovative projects you can enhance
the next generations’ value in
the job market and benefit the IT
industry today and in the future.
Find qualified trainees
and connect with your
community.
Microsoft representatives from
around the world are working
on initiatives involving students:
providing access to Microsoft
technologies, education and
training; offering opportunities
to demonstrate their skills
in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup
competition; and giving them the
chance to validate their skills with
Microsoft certifications.
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The S2B program makes it possible
for Microsoft partners to recruit
the best final-year students or
recent graduates from leading
universities and provide them
with real experience working on
innovative projects.
Participation in the S2B program
offers a channel for partners
to communicate with local
Universities about the skills needed
to innovate and operate a People
Ready business. Even small and
medium sized businesses that
have standardised on Microsoft
technology will have access to the
best, most qualified students.
Create an Opportunity
for Students.
Simply identify a project,
determine the competencies
and length of time needed for a
student to complete it and post
your opportunity with the local
Microsoft Students to Business
Program Manager.
www.S2Bprogram.com