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In an effort to increase worldwide computer literacy and reduce the global digital divide in technology skills, Microsoft Corp. today announced a second round of Unlimited Potential (UP) grants totaling more than $25 million (U.S.) in cash and software for more than 70 nonprofit organizations. To view details, click Read more...

Unlimited Potential is a global initiative focused on providing technology skills for underserved individuals. Recipients of UP grants are public centers where people can gain IT skills and training to help themselves and their communities. Microsoft has made a five-year, $1 billion commitment to Unlimited Potential and other programs to bridge the digital divide, and the company has distributed nearly $50 million in cash and software since the program was initiated in May, 2003. The recipients in this round span 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America. UP grants provide community technology learning centers with funding to launch or sustain IT skills training programs, including hiring and training technology instructors, expanding course offerings, and reaching a broader base of underserved community members. Microsoft has developed UP curriculum that emphasizes real-world technology applications and will initially be available in English, French, Spanish and German. In the near future, Microsoft will work with partners to launch a global support network to deliver technology research, tools and services to training centers worldwide. A complete list of Unlimited Potential grant recipients can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/overview/uprecipients.asp

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