We all know the only way we can collectively dig our way out of this recession is through innovation. We first need to help people bootstrap their skills and be ready to jump on the innovation train. “Revolutionary ideas happen here” in MA. Today we just helped put some powder into the cannon by announcing, alongside Governor Patrick, that through our Elevate America program we’re providing 26,000 training vouchers through 37 of the Commonwealth’s One Stop Career Centers.
Citizens of the Commonwealth will access to:

• 13,000 vouchers for on-line courses in Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 5,000 IT Professional courses
• 3,000 Microsoft Office 2003 Certifications Exams
• 5,000 Microsoft Office 2007 Certifications Exams

Know someone that needs help bootstrapping their skills? Send them to: http://www.mass.gov/ElevateAmerica.
Check out photos from the Elevate America launch event in Boston.