Gates moves tech job-seekers to the front of the line

Noting that qualified IT job seekers with limited experience often find it difficult to connect with potential employers, Bill Gates said he wants to solve this problem.

Testifying before a congressional committee on science and technology this week, Gates discussed both the past and future trends in technology careers.

"Although IT skills are in high demand, it can often be difficult for qualified job seekers with limited experience to connect with potential employers.

“To address this challenge, Microsoft recently launched the Students to Business (S2B) program, which is designed to help companies connect with and hire talented university or post-graduate students for jobs or internships in the technology industry. “

"Through the S2B program, Microsoft collaborates with universities and businesses to provide students with specialized IT training and internship opportunities and helps match qualified job candidates with open positions at thousands of Microsoft partner companies so that students are able to find the right job for their IT capabilities.

“Microsoft S2B also helps match students to internships. Because IT professionals who have had one or more internships as students tend to secure better jobs when they enter the workforce, the S2B program provides IT students with a range of opportunities to build their experience and strengthen their resumes.”

Find out more information on the Microsoft Students to Business portal.