Skills Gap Problem in US by Alison Cunard, General Manager of Microsoft Learning Experiences

Описание: Alison Cunard is General Manager of Microsoft Learning Experiences (LeX), a training and skills development organization reaching millions of Microsoft customers worldwide with innovative learning products and services that help individuals and organizations maximize the use of Microsoft technologies to realize their full potential.Alison oversees the development, distribution, and worldwide marketing of a comprehensive line of products and programs that include Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft’s authorized.

Learning Partner program, Microsoft Press, Online Training, and other hosted learning services. Alison also manages Microsoft’s student and teacher programs, including Microsoft IT Academy (ITA) program, Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program, Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) program, Student-to-Business and Digital Literacy.Prior to becoming the General Manager for Microsoft Learning Experiences, Alison was the General Manager of Worldwide Sales & Marketing for Microsoft Learning Experiences. Through the adoption of these resources, Alison and her team enabled the growth of Microsoft technology adoption, deployment, and satisfaction through partner and market readiness.

Alison Cunard challenges both the educational system and organizations to address the skills gap problem in the field of technology. She points to a need for schools to create interest in technology careers at a young age, and she discusses what organizations can do to help their staff be up to date in current technologies.