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Microsoft Unveils "Elevate America"

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the we-really-need-some-good-pr-what-can-we-do dept.

nandemoari writes "In response to the current economic crisis, Microsoft Corp. has come out with a stimulus plan of their own. Their goal is to help a large group of individuals use their computers to land employment in ways other than to generate a compelling resume. The new online initiative, Elevate America, is set to equip close to 2 million people (over the next three years) with the skills needed to succeed in the field of technology."

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  1. Why not "Hire America"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft on hiring American Workers: great for other people!

  2. yeah, right. by jdcope · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft doesnt care about whether or not Americans have jobs. Wasnt Bill Gates in the news recently bitching at Congress because he wants more H1B Visa workers allowed here?

  3. Re:MS in the resume is bad for you by Locklin · · Score: 0, Troll

    In other words, the less concerned you are with ethics, the more jobs you can do. I'm not going to argue with that.

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