Transition
to a meaningful
career in tech
Microsoft and AIICT are committed to empowering transitioning service members, veterans, and reserve members through relevant training that leads to meaningful careers in tech.
Microsoft Software and Systems Academy
- Australia (MSSA-AsiaPacific) Offerings
MSSA-AsiaPacific is a full-time, 17-week, funded technical training program that incorporates live instruction, hands-on virtual labs, real-life application scenarios, and opportunities for certifications to prepare transitioning service members and former serving/already separated members for challenging tech jobs in any industry.
MSSA-AsiaPacific (APAC) is designed to facilitate instruction in the Japan Standard Time (JST) time zone for US service members serving in the Asia-Pacific region, with the opportunity to extend this offering to our partners and allies within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
MSSA-AsiaPacific is open to:
• Transitioning ADF Service Members
• Former Serving ADF Members
• US Transitioning Service Members within 180-days of end of service at program start
• US Guard and Reserve Members
• US Veterans
For eligibility exceptions see FAQs at aka.ms/MSSA-FAQ
What will you learn?
Eligibility
Successful completion of MSSA-AsiaPacific results in a pathway towards Microsoft certification and a job interview with Microsoft (or one of its hiring partners). For the upcoming programs, MSSA-AsiaPacific specialises in Server & Cloud Administration (SCA).
In addition to technical curriculum, MSSA-AsiaPacific offers a
variety of professional development opportunities.
Microsoft provides students opportunities to engage with technical mentors and industry leaders in a professional and technical capacity. Microsoft also partners with MSSA-AsiaPacific students in career planning, professional skills-building (including resume writing and interview techniques), and
job search strategies.
Former serving/already separated members must:
• Attend or view a MSSA information session at aka.ms/MSSAvirtualbrief
• Provide one of the following certifications that align to the Server & Cloud Administration (SCA) learning path:
- Pearson VUE ITS: Networking
- CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
- CompTIA Network+ (NET+)
All applicants must:
• Provide their Employment Separation Certificate
Trading locations and hours:
UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE:
0800-1700 Japan Standard Time (JST) Monday-Friday
LOCATION: Virtual
DATES:
22 May 2023 – 22 September 2023
How do I apply?
The MSSA application window is now open! Submit your application before 16 January 2023.
Successful completion of MSSA-AsiaPacific results in a pathway towards Microsoft certification and a job interview with Microsoft (or one of its hiring partners). MSSA-AsiaPacific specialises in either Cloud Application Development (CAD) or Server & Cloud Administration (SCA).
In addition to technical curriculum, MSSA-AsiaPacific offers a variety of professional development opportunities. Microsoft provides students opportunities to engage with technical mentors and industry leaders in a professional and technical capacity. Microsoft also partners with MSSA-AsiaPacific students in career planning, professional skills-building (including resume writing and interview techniques), and
job search strategies.
MSSA-AsiaPacific is open to:
• Transitioning ADF Service Members
• Former Serving ADF Members
• US Transitioning Service Members within 180-days of end of service at program start
• US Guard and Reserve Members
• US Veterans
For eligibility exceptions see FAQs at aka.ms/MSSA-FAQ
Interested applicants must contact MSSAaustralia@microsoft.com before
13 September to request access to the application link and MSSA-AsiaPacific mailing list. Applications will be accepted from
1 – 15 September 2021.
Please review the Teams Recorded Briefing
MSSA Australia Brief - YouTube
The Australian Institute of ICT
In partnership with Lumify, The Australian Institute
of ICT (AIICT) is the key training partner for the delivery of the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) program.
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Transition
to a meaningful
career in tech
Transitioning ADF Service Members must:
• Provide an Interim Service Certificate
• Provide a completed AC853 Form (and, if transition date falls after the MSSA-AsiaPacific program start date, a signed Leave Form)
US Active-Duty Service Members must:
• Secure command approval to participate
• Consult DoD SkillBridge - How to Apply (usalearning.gov) for instructions on applying for a SkillBridge program for your branch of service
• Submit one of the following:
1. Basic Individual Record (BIR)
2. Basic Training Record (BTR)
3. Transition Orders
4. Service Record Brief (SRM/ORB/ERB)
5. Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Secure command approval to participate
• Submit one of the following:
1. Basic Individual Record (BIR)
2. Basic Training Record (BTR)
3. Transition Orders
4. Service Record Brief (SRM/ORB/ERB)
5. Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
US Guard and Reservist Members must:
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US Veterans must:
• Secure command approval to participate
For more information head to https://military.microsoft.com/mssa/ or contact mssa-asiapacific@microsoft.com