Microsoft Leap is a program designed to accelerate job-readiness for careers in technology.

Redmond, WA
Joined September 2018
Congrts to our latest cohort of software engineering (SWE) grads! This group marked the largest SWE cohort to date, with nearly 50 Leapers. We are proud of all the effort this group poured into their journey and wish them luck as they transition to what's next! #TaketheLeap
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It’s game time! We kicked off our first NFL Legends cohort this morning, and hosted 20+ Legends (former players) in our virtual classroom -- we're excited to follow along as they learn key Technical Program Manager skills over the next 8 weeks🏈💻 #LegendsCohort2024
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Leap Facts: 800+ Leapers have participated in our program since #MicrosoftLeap was founded in 2015! Our current (and largest!) cohort has just a few weeks left in their learning journey, so let's wish them luck as they enter the home stretch of the program! #MicrosoftLife
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Next up for our Leaper in the Limelight series: Anusha! She completed the Program Manager pathway and now works in the Cloud + AI org. For her, Leap “didn’t just teach me about product management, it prepared me to navigate its real-world waves.” #MicrosoftLife #TaketheLeap
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This week, we launched our 2nd upskilling cohort in partnership with @MicrosoftADC, which will take lecturers from Kenyan universities on a learning journey to enhance their digital skills. Big thanks to our sponsors for their commitment to empowering the next gen of tech pros!
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We're kicking off a new Leapers in the Limelight series! Meet Uche, who completed our program last year and now works as a UX designer with Azure X. When asked for his advice to future Leapers, he shared: “You are there for a reason. Believe in yourself and your capabilities!”
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This week, we kicked off our largest cohort of Software Engineers – join us to wish them luck as they begin 4 weeks of intensive classroom learning! Shoutout to our dedicated participants and THANK YOU to our partners and sponsors for their support! #MicrosoftLeap #MicrosoftLife
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Let's take a moment to reflect on the achievements and milestones we've reached as a community this past year. Particularly, we’d like to celebrate our most recent 2023 Microsoft Leap as a Service Support Engineer cohort, from Costa Rica, Nigeria and Rwanda. @TekExperts_RW
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Through the Microsoft Leap as a Service (LaaS) model, we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Tek Experts, as we launch an all-women cohort in Costa Rica, Nigeria, and Rwanda! #MicrosoftLeapAsAService #WeAreTekExperts #DigitalTransformation #WomenInTech
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Thank you @SHPE for an amazing national convention and for the opportunity to connect with thousands of talented individuals who share our love for technology and innovation! We proudly support diversity and inclusion in tech! #BecauseImpactMatters #Microsoft #MicrosoftLeap
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We're excited to announce our participation at the 2023 Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Convention, with our Microsoft Hispanic and Latinx Organization of Leaders in Action (HOLA) employee resource group #SHPE2023 #BecauseImpactMatters #MicrosoftLeap
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Microsoft Leap is consistently expanding its global footprint and efforts to identify non-traditional talent in non-traditional spaces. Our Outreach & Recruitment team recently participated in a Career Fair in Dallas, Texas, hosted by the @TDJakesFdn. #microsoftleap
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Microsoft Leap recently had the opportunity to host a roundtable discussion to commemorate “Microsoft Day” in Jamaica; a two-day event hosted in partnership with Project Blue Mountain and the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). #microsoftleap #TalentforJamaica
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“Microsoft Leap recently had the opportunity to host a roundtable discussion to commemorate “Microsoft Day” in Jamaica; a two-day event hosted in partnership with Project Blue Mountain and the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech).” #microsoftleap #TalentforJamaica
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Join us in taking the time to learn, share, and amplify the history, culture, achievements, and contributions from the Hispanic and Latinx community, that continue to drive change and innovation. #InclusionIsInnovation #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM
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Thank you to everyone who has applied! Our application window for the Software Engineer cohort starting on January 16, 2024, and ending May 3, 2024, has now closed! For those who have applied, please look for an emailed response from Microsoft regarding your application.
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Reminder! Our application window for the Software Engineer cohort starting on January 16, 2024, will be closing today at 5pm PST. Apply at: msft.it/60499Yeot
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Reminder ! We are still accepting applications for our upcoming Software Engineer cohort. Applications open: September 25, 2023 Applications close: October 2, 2023, at 5pm PT Cohort Dates: January 16, 2024 – May 3, 2024. Apply at: msft.it/60499Yeot
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Update!! Our application port is now live and accepting applications for our upcoming Software Engineer cohort! Apply via our "Microsoft Careers" page using the keywords "Microsoft Leap." Webpage Link: msft.it/60179YeoS #microsoftleap #microsoft
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Thank you for your interest ! We appreciate your time and patience. We are committed to resolving any access issues you may be experiencing, and we will provide an update once resolved. Stay tuned and join us for our virtual webinar today! Webinar Link: msft.it/60109YXV0
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