Microsoft Leap
Starting this August, MC Systems will offer successful candidates an opportunity to sharpen their software engineering and innovation skills through the Microsoft Leap as a Service Programme.
With support from the JN Foundation, there is an opportunity for tertiary students and professionals with backgrounds in technology, to be part of a team that uses technology for positive change.
This unique programme offers participants an opportunity to participate in a 16 week programme, 4-week structured environment, plus 12 weeks on the job training where they will engage in providing solutions for a social technology issue.
Interviews will be done in July.
About Programme
MC Systems will be managing the first cohort of Microsoft Leap as a Service from the Caribbean.
Microsoft Leap- a global program designed to accelerate job-readiness for careers in technology. Through structured learning designed by Microsoft subject matter experts and hands-on, project-based training from Microsoft mentors, Microsoft Leap is helping participants develop in-demand skills they need to have an impact in the industry.
Leap as a Service – In 2018, after successfully sourcing talent for Microsoft, Microsoft Leap expanded our charter and offered the program to Microsoft partners and customers. Leap as a Service addresses future talent needs through targeted skilling and on the job training, aligning with partners like Management Control Systems (MC Systems) to build digital skills and career pathways for the technology ecosystem.
Fifteen persons will be selected for participation.
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to persons who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Tertiary students pursuing IT/computer science/software engineering or related courses.
- Persons already pursuing a career in technology.
- Persons who have some degree of training in IT and would like to transition to a career in tech.
Successful candidates must be authorised to live and work in Jamaica.
At the end of the programme, participants may have an opportunity to interview for a software engineer position with MC Systems. Employment is not guaranteed.
How to Apply?
To be considered for this opportunity
Click below and follow the application guideline.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend two 45-minutes interview.
FAQ
It’s okay. From time to time, we all have questions.
Microsoft Leap- an initiative of tech giants, Microsoft- is targeted at unearthing career
opportunities in technology for talented persons with a passion for technology. Participants are
immersed in a transformative experience, preparing them for various technology roles
worldwide. It addresses future talent needs through targeted skilling and on-the-job training.
Fifteen persons will be selected for the opportunity.
MC Systems will be engaging the first cohort of Microsoft Leap participants in the Caribbean.
The partnership will offer an immersive 16-week internship at MC Systems and participants will
be engaged in unearthing a social tech solution for JN Foundation.
The opportunity is open to:
- Tertiary students pursuing IT/computer science/software engineering or related courses.
- Persons already pursuing a career in technology.
Persons who have some degree of training in IT and would like to transition to a career in tech
Applications open on June 6 and close on June 27.
To apply for the opportunity, visit https://leap.microsoft.com or email XXX
Successful applicants will be required to attend two 45-minute interviews.
The programme will run from August 28 to December 15, that is 16 weeks. Microsoft Leap is a full-time, 16-week immersive experience.
Microsoft Leap is a full-time commitment. To get the most out of the program, participants are encouraged to limit school and professional commitments during the duration of Microsoft Leap.
Microsoft Leap participants will be sponsored by MC Systems Ltd but are not employees.
The training will be administered by Microsoft with work experience taking place at MC Systems
Yes, participants are paid by the contracting company.
No, the opportunity is with MC Systems however participants are employed by a contracting company and are designated as such for the duration of the programme. The training prepares participants for various technology roles worldwide. Additional information will be provided upon acceptance into the programme.
The partnership will offer an immersive 16-week internship to persons who have a base foundation of technical training. The programme combines in-class learning with hands-on engineering projects, with four of the 16 weeks dedicated to classroom training and the remaining 12 to work experience. During the internship, participants will be required to work on solutions geared towards social tech for initiatives for the JN Foundation.
There is no guarantee of employment when the programme comes to an end. However, the programme will provide participants with sound training that will position them for many opportunities worldwide.
Additional FAQs – https://leap.microsoft.com/en-US/faq/
For more information, visit https://leap.microsoft.com/en-US/ or https://www.mcsystems.com/ or email leapinfo@microsoft.com