How will Dream Spark benefit students in their studies and after they graduate?
Students will be able to use the Dream Spark products instantly in their assignments and apply what they’re learning in class to try out new ideas and get more from their studies. They’ll also have the opportunity to pick up an essential foundation in industry-leading software that will set them up for the workplace and help them make contributions sooner. A recent IDC study found that more than half a million hardware, software and IT services firms, along with end-user organizations, run Microsoft software. That’s 42 percent of the IT workforce worldwide, so they’ll find a rich seam of opportunities awaiting them. The software gives them a distinct competitive edge. Why are college students important to Microsoft? Microsoft has been engaging with students since our inception. Our founders were basically students when they started the company, and we have always reached out to students to make sure they had opportunities to show the world what they can do. We believe in the power of s
