Microsoft Traineeship Program
Microsoft Australia is very proud of the newly created Microsoft Traineeship Program, which is developing a new, diverse pipeline of exceptional IT talent while also addressing the technical skills shortage in Australia.
For Microsoft partners and customers interested in hosting a trainee, this is an opportunity to get access to new and emerging talent from a diverse pool of candidates.
For aspiring trainees, this program provides an excellent foot-in-the-door to an exciting and rewarding career in IT.
In Partnership with
“By 2024, Australia will face a shortfall of 100,000 workers in the ICT sector. As industry leaders, playing a more direct role in growing and nurturing talent will be one of the ways to solve this problem.”
Steven Worrall | Microsoft Australia Managing Director
How It Works
The program has been designed to combine education and on-the-job experience that will set students up to embark upon a budding IT career. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees will receive a Certificate IV in Information Technology and some of the latest cloud computing Microsoft certifications, delivered by Prodigy Learning. The trainees are employed by leading group training provider, MEGT, who will recruit, screen, employ and support the trainee for the duration of the program, minimising the complexities and risks and allowing you to spend more time developing and nurturing your trainee’s talents.
Program Highlights
8000+
applications
50+ host partner
companies
110+
trainees
Program Locations
Expanding nationally in 2020.
What You’ll Get By Participating
Host Partner Benefits
Microsoft invites all customers and partners to sign up to the program and host a trainee. As a host partner, you’ll get:
- Direct access to a new and emerging group of passionate candidates
- Opportunities to grow a diverse, talented team from the ground up, aligned with your business needs
- Support from MEGT, a non-profit organisation that specialises in supporting traineeships
- Continued partnership with Microsoft and the ability to increase the pool of Microsoft Certified Professionals in your business
Trainee Benefits
If you’re ready to kick-start your career in IT, the Microsoft Traineeship Program is a great way to get ahead and earn while you learn. You’ll get:
- Paid, on-the-job experience
- Nationally accredited qualification within IT
- Globally-recognised Microsoft certifications
- Support and mentoring along the way
Visit the MEGT website to apply.
See What Others Are Saying
Hear what trainees and host partners are saying about the program