Level Up Your Digital Skills with Microsoft Connector: A Guide for GCSE and A Level Graduates

Have you received your GCSE or A Level results this year? Whether you didn’t quite get the grades you wanted, you’re looking to explore your career options, or you want to know what you can do to level up your digital skills, the Microsoft Connector could be the perfect platform for you and here’s why. Microsoft Connector is the home of digital careers in the UK. It’s full of Microsoft and Government initiatives to help get you into the tech industry. And with 2.6 million UK workers needing advanced digital skills by the year 2030 to keep the industry running smoothly, it’s an industry with plenty of opportunities. Microsoft Connector is home to Microsoft Learn. It’s a free, interactive, hands-on training platform that allows people to develop their technical skills through Microsoft-related products and services. With modules in AI, coding and data, like some of these that you can see behind me, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. Then of course, there’s the Careers Copilot. A friendly chat bot here to answer all of your digital careers-related questions. From highlighting top employers, current opportunities, and info all related to the world of digital, it’s a great place to get 24-7 advice and guidance. There’s also a Digital Careers Quiz that will analyse your personality to match with a digital job. A Digital Community page where you can learn more about the different employers and training providers in the space. And an Opportunity Search page, where you can search, filter, and apply for different roles all throughout the UK that align with your background and interests. So what are you waiting for? Start using Microsoft Connector by searching ‘Get into Digital’ into your internet browser or by following the link in the bio.