microsoft opening address presentation 2010
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Paul Tanner, Microsoft Ireland, addresses NICVA Member Session, 29 April 2010TRANSCRIPT
Community Affairs
Paul Tanner – Public Sector DirectorMicrosoft Ireland
Community Affairs Mission
To enable people and organizations in underserved communities
to realize their potential through the power of technology.
Community Affairs ProgramsMicrosoft has four main programs to deliver on our mission
to help people and organizations around the world:
Execution and evaluation of our programs is enabled through technology
Employee Engagement
Community Technology Programs
Local Initiatives
Strengthening NGOs through IT
Employee Involvement3 Days volunteeringFundraising events / Matching fundsA key focus for the company
Employee Engagement
Local Initiatives
Action MSFIT Northern IrelandSilver SurfersInternet SafetyDigital Literacy
Local Initiatives
Strengthening NGOs Through IT: Offerings
Lead through Innovative Technology
Optimize Service Delivery
Access Stable & Secure Technology
Global, strategic alliances with leading NGOsCitizenship NGO EngagementLarge Strategic Grants
NGO Connection DaysNGO IT Network Partners: CTX, MAR Partners, NICVA etc
NGO ConnectionSoftware DonationsIT Skills CurriculumHardware Access
Strengthening NGOs through IT
Community Technology Programs
Global IT skills training programFocus on employability and workforce development
1,000 NGO partners WW supporting 40,000 Community Technology Centers
Over 120 million people reached in more than 100 countries since 2003
Community Technology Programs
• A wide range of instruction, from computer basics to high-level programming and architecture
Digital Literacy free to all – 37 IT Academies in Northern Ireland
Recently made available in Gaelic
Community Technology Programs
Community Technology Programs
More details on www.microsoft.com/education/MSITAcademy/
FIT – Fast Tract to ITServing the people of Northern Ireland
Community Technology Programs
Community Technology Programs
Microsoft Programmes available for NGO’s
We would encourage you to have a look at our Microsoft Ireland Community Affairs Website www.microsoft.com/ireland/community to see how we are involved in the community and most importantly to see what help is available for you, through a number of programs that can give access to the following:
Computers Software Training
Thank You