10/13/2011
Do you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur?
People with very different backgrounds and skills sets become entrepreneurs. But, successfulentrepreneurs all share specific characteristics such as persistence and resourcefulness. Watch the Microsoft sponsored Young Entrepreneursepisode on ieee.tv to learn what other traits can help you become a successful entrepreneur.
8/29/2011
Microsoft Releases Kinect for Windows SDK Beta for Academics and Enthusiasts
Today, Microsoft announced the availability of a beta version of the Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) from Microsoft Research. The SDK is designed to enable a growing community of academic researchers and enthusiasts to use Kinect technology to build compelling applications that include depth sensing, human motion tracking, and voice recognition on PCs. The SDK can be downloaded at no cost for the development of non-commercial applications.
8/12/2011
S2B at the Imagine Cup 2011 Worldwide Finals!
The Imagine Cup Worldwide finals are currently taking place in New York City, USA and the Students to Business program is right in the middle of all the action. We’ve set up a blog specifically to share what’s going on inside the competition as well as the finalists’inspirations, motivations and future.
7/4/2011
Get a FREE Microsoft Certification Exam Voucher. While supplies last!
The job market can be a tough ride—but it doesn’t have to be. Boost your resume by getting Microsoft Certified.
And right now, you can get a FREE Microsoft Certification Exam voucher code for select exams to help you get started.
Like new jobs, these vouchers are in limited supply so don’t wait! Visit http://golink.us/p
4/8/2011
Let the Students to Business help you promote your jobs and internships!
Talented students now looking for career opportunities are doing so through Microsoft. Your company can be the first to reach and inspire Imagine Cup competitors, Microsoft Student Partners, and other qualified students using Microsoft technologies, because they – like you – are registered with the S2B program. We want to help YOUR COMPANY hire fresh young talent. Submit a job or internship position by March 18th to the S2B job matching portal, or send by email to southafrica@s2bprogram.com .
2/25/2011
Web Development is about to get easier!!
WebMatrix is here! Download it today!
With WebMatrix, building a website is super-fast and easy without having to worry about configuring your own Web server, managing databases, or learning a lot of concepts.
2/21/2011
Microsoft Certified Career Conference
Special offer for Microsoft Students Business Program Members- A $50.00 value!
Skills and knowledge can give you the competitive edge whether you are just starting your career in IT or looking at your next career step.
Join us on February 17th at The Microsoft Certified Career Conference. We will be online for 24 hours, join anytime you like, from anywhere where you have access to the internet Or review the recordings for 90 days after the conference. Use this code STU19B57 when you register at www.msregistration.com/msl .
People registered for the Microsoft Certified Career Conference can log on at: http://www.mscareerconference.com/
2/3/2011
Get Connected
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Will your graduates build your university’s reputation?
Universities’ vocation goes beyond academic curricula: universities are responsible to enable students to live prosperously after graduation, and to find the best jobs possible.
The S2B program gives universities an opportunity to connect with industry to understand the competencies needed to fuel your local economy.
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Microsoft IT Academy
The Microsoft IT Academy connects the world of education to the world of work by enabling students to acquire new technology skills in an academic setting.
Find a IT Academy near you
MSDN Academic AllianceA comprehensive collection of Microsoft software for students at participating colleges and universities.
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Check if your school or university currently is a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance?
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1/10/2011
Free ebook: Programming Windows Phone 7, by Charles Petzold
Last month we announced Charles Petzold's free Windows Phone 7 ebook. Now the Microsoft Press team has added Visual Basic sample code for Chapter's 1-18 in the 'Programming Windows Phone 7' book. Are you building a Windows Phone 7 app using Visual Basic? learn more
1/10/2011
Microsoft Tech Student
Happy Holidays from the Microsoft Tech Student Team! We’ve got some great gifts for you - Free development and design software
through DreamSpark: http://bit.ly/dKxZ4p.
Great prizes and an opportunity to change the world in the Imagine Cup: http://bit.ly/fU8bRX.
Help finding your dream career with Students to Business: www.microsoft.com/s2b
11/24/2010
Get IT
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DreamSpark
Giving students Microsoft professional-level developer and design tools at no charge so you can chase your dreams and create the next big breakthrough in technology - or just get a head start on your career.
MSDN Academic AllianceA comprehensive collection of Microsoft software for students at participating colleges and universities.
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Check if your school or university currently is a member of the MSDN Academic Alliance?
US Schools
International Schools
Ready for a challenge? Join these competitions and uncover your skills. |
11/24/2010
Learn IT
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Take the Next Step on Your Career Path
Beginner Developer Learning Center - a centralized learning environment specifically targeted to beginning programmers. Here you'll find learning content that starts with the very basics, and guides you through step-by-step to becoming a fully-fledged developer!
Develop the Developer in You
Do you want to gain new Microsoft .NET development skills, but aren’t sure where to begin? If so, MSDN Ramp Up is the place to be.
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Microsoft IT Academy
The Microsoft IT Academy connects the world of education to the world of work by enabling students to acquire new technology skills in an academic setting.
Find a IT Academy near you
Wondering what a Career in IT might be like
Check out www.viewmyworld.com for documentaries and interviews with young Microsoft developers, designers, and program managers for Zune, Silverlight, and others. |
11/3/2010
Academic Second Shot
10/27/2010
Your opinion matters
Your opinion matters... You have until October 15th to vote for your favorite Photo Booth entry. Your vote helps to decide who gets $1000. Vote today. http://bit.ly/bqmYuX
7/1/2010
Sign Up Today for the Microsoft S2B Spring Webcast
Are you an intern or recent graduate? Looking to brush up on your technical or soft-skills? Then this spring webcast series is just for you! Microsoft Students to Business is pleased to host our third Webcast series consisting of six, 60 minute webcasts beginning tomorrow and running through May5th. Check them out here: http://tiny.cc/sws22
2/5/2010
Training Courses on Channel 9
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On Tuesday, November 17th, Channel 9 launched 3 additional online training courses created by developers for developers. Channel 9 has always been about giving direct access to the engineers and future technologies from Microsoft. These videos and labs, with links to extensive training kits, allow developers to get started on hands-on-learning about emerging technologies at your own. |
1/25/2010
The Microsoft Student Career Portal
Are you interested in pursuing a career in Information Technology? The Microsoft Student Career Portal provides the training, certifications, career guidance, learning paths, and special offers that help make it possible for students to launch a career in IT: http://bit.ly/6HVn2U