Cloud Workforce Development Hub

Our Commitment to the Community: To Accelerate Cloud Workforce Development

At Women in Cloud we believe that our community is our greatest asset and investing in their career and leadership development is essential for our vision. We are committed to providing access to scholarships, trainings, resources and support needed to enhance their skills, knowledge, and abilities in cloud tech. Workforce development is a foundational aspect of how we aim to create more diversity and gender equity in cloud technology.

We are committed to making a difference through our workforce initiatives, which include providing cloud scholarships, certification vouchers, and access to recruiters, cloud jobs, experts, and mentors to support each of our members and partners in reaching their full potential in cloud technology.

Pillars of Cloud Workforce Development

Cloud Scholarships & Certifications

Create access through cloud scholarships and certification voucher. WIC, in collaboration with our partners, have distributed over 3,000 scholarships.

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Cloud Jobs & Recruiter Access

In partnership with community leaders and sponsors access career and network opportunities. An average of 3 professional connections are made per day.

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Job Readiness and Leadership Growth

Join us and learn from cloud industry leaders. Gain mentorship, career skills, and additional insights during the free webinar sessions. Bonus opportunities for leadership development.

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Cloud Workforce Development: Micro Trainings

Global Microsoft Azure Scholarship

Women in Cloud’s skilling initiatives focus on creating access and providing up-to-date opportunities for our community. We provide opportunities to online learning materials, webinars, and challenges in an effort create an all encompassing experience to help our community grow and advance. We encourage you to explore these resources whether you are new, returning, transitioning, or advancing in cloud tech.

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US-Based Cybersecurity Scholarship

In an era where the AI economy is reshaping our world, our landmark partnership with Microsoft heralds a transformative movement, introducing the Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification Scholarships. The primary aim is to empower women and underserved communities in the US Markets by awarding over 5100 scholarships to historically underrepresented communities.

This scholarship is open to all genders and US-based applicants.

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#WICxSkillsReadyChallenge

Accelerate Your AI Career with Microsoft Verifiable Project-Based Credentials

Preparing individuals of all genders to validate specific skills related to real-world technical scenarios through Microsoft Applied Skills, a verifiable credential that increases trust with hiring and existing managers in an AI-centric economy.

How to Participate

Application Phase: Apply using a simple form to get access to all the benefits and resources.
Credentialing Phase: Earn Microsoft Applied Skills Credentials using MS Learn Platform
Engagement Phase: Get engaged, recognized and celebrated plus have access to opportunities

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Participate in Microsoft’s Hackathon

The goal is to get at least 1,000 people certified on Azure. Those who get certified will then be invited to a two week Hackthon where they will work in teams to build solutions that solve for real world use cases from enterprise customers. The top prize will be $10,000 for the winning team. But everyone who participates will have an example they can point to that demonstrates they have the capability to not just pass the exam, but that they can do the work.

Women in Cloud is thrilled to support the Innovation Challenge because it is an opportunity for people to open up new doors and new professional opportunities.

Learn More About the Hackathon Sign-Up to Participate in the Next Hackathon

Apply For Cloud Jobs

Explore our #CloudJobs Hive and find job listings from our community partners and sponsors. Working directly with recruiters, hiring managers, and HR, Women in Cloud is bringing you entry level to executive level job postings from a diverse selection of companies. Also consider submitting your resume to our Resume Bank that gives the hiring team from our sponsors direct access to your application.

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3 Ways to Partner with Women In Cloud

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Our Commitment to the Community: To Accelerate Cloud Workforce Development

Pillars of Cloud Workforce Development

Cloud Workforce Development: Micro Trainings

Global Microsoft Azure Scholarship

US-Based Cybersecurity Scholarship

#WICxSkillsReadyChallenge

Participate in Microsoft’s Hackathon

Apply For Cloud Jobs

Additional Resources

3 Ways to Partner with Women In Cloud

Join our speaking roster

Lead webinar session and speak at annual events

Spotlight during annual events

Promote diverse workforce

Support DE&I initiatives and retain talent

Create brand awareness

Exclusive access to talent pool

Spotlights throughout our network

Post job reqs at no cost

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Cloud Workforce Development Hub

Our Commitment to the Community: To Accelerate Cloud Workforce Development

Pillars of Cloud Workforce Development

Cloud Workforce Development: Micro Trainings

Global Microsoft Azure Scholarship

US-Based Cybersecurity Scholarship

#WICxSkillsReadyChallenge

Participate in Microsoft’s Hackathon

Apply For Cloud Jobs

Additional Resources

3 Ways to Partner with Women In Cloud

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