Discover skill-building opportunities with United Way of Racine County and Microsoft

Learn more about skill-building opportunities we bring to the community in collaboration with United Way of Racine County:

• Equity Through Technology Fund, supporting STEAM-related programs and local nonprofit organizations, schools, and underserved groups.
• Community Skills Initiative, providing free, on-demand courses for job seekers, professionals, and students to learn in-demand skills at their own pace.
• Gener8tor Skills Accelerator Program, developing virtual skills training and coaching for high-demand roles for unemployed and underemployed job seekers.
• Racine County Summer Youth Employment Program, helping young adults develop their skills and prepare for future employment by spending the summer working for business, organizations, and government agencies.

Microsoft is also working with Gateway Technical College on Wisconsin’s first Microsoft Datacenter Academy program, with scholarships to help pay for the costs of tuition, fees, and certifications for students who are seeking IT skills.

Learn more about how we invest in communities

United Way of Racine County’s Equity Through Technology Fund helps projects and programs that use technology to create opportunities for under-resourced groups in Racine County.

The fund supports efforts that:

• Provide access to technology, information, and opportunities.
• Use technology to overcome obstacles to success.
• Help local organizations serve their clients better through technology.

These efforts will help improve job-readiness skills, increase earning potential by teaching knowledge and skills for higher-paying jobs, enhance educational success from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and improve access to and use of physical and mental health services.

By focusing on these areas, the fund works to build a more inclusive and equitable community through the power of technology.

Learn more about Microsoft’s Wisconsin community investments

Microsoft invests in the communities where we operate datacenters, working to help meet the communities’ needs and priorities. The Microsoft Datacenter Academy program helps students to fully participate in the digital economy. Through our collaboration with Gateway Technical College, Microsoft is committed to equipping individuals with the skills to pursue a career in trades and technology.

Get to know the Microsoft Datacenter Academy

• Build the skills to work at our Microsoft Racine County datacenters
• Understanding Microsoft datacenter jobs in your community