Microsoft High School Summer Programs

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Microsoft High School Programs for the Puget SoundSummer Internship- ~20 Students

Game Builder Boot Camp- ~50 Students

Could be YOU!

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What are you doing this summer? . . . Internship

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Work on cutting-edge technology that will make a real difference in people’s lives all over the world

Get an inside look into high-tech jobs, meet mentors, and managers behind the Microsoft magic

Get a head start on building a good resume

Get PAID!

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Challenge yourself!

8-10 week summer program of exposure to the field of software engineering

Challenging projects

Guidance from manager and mentor

Past successful projects have included creating a multi language cross word web application, a Bing/Twitter Windows 8 App, virtual reality gear and enabling awareness of Xbox Live site incidents

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Fun Perks of an internship at Microsoft!

you’ll receive a competitive hourly wage

an ORCA bus pass

software discounts

opportunities to learn more about all types of Microsoft technologies

Fun social and networking events

maybe some cool gifts . . .

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Builder Boot Camp (7/30-8/1)

05/02/2023

Meet innovators who worked on Xbox 360, Windows 8, and Bing

Learn some basic technical skills (AKA build a game and website)

Get a head start on building a good resume

Have FUN!

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Requirements to Apply:Be a high school junior or senior attending school in the Puget Sound area (at the time of application)

Have a demonstrated interest in technology

Know how to e-mail and use Microsoft Office Word

Have a basic grasp of HTML, Visual Basic, Java or other programming language (preferred but not required)

Apply by March 11, 2013

How to Apply:Go to http://aka.ms/university/highschool to learn more and send in your application by March 11, 2013 to:

Microsoft University RecruitingATTN: High School Internship ProgramOne Microsoft Way - Building 111Redmond, WA 98052

All candidates who meet the program criteria may apply. We especially encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the field of computer science— women, minorities (African American, American Indian, Hispanic), and individuals with disabilities. 05/02/2023

Stand Out

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Think about what makes you and your story unique

Have you overcome a great challenge?

Lead a team?

Have you taken science/computer related classes?

Good at math? Creative?

Are you involved in robotics?

Do you mentor or help younger students in classes?

For your Resume:Be sure to list your personal projects and any involvement in STEM groups like Ignite and DigiGirlz

For your Short Essay:Have a teacher or parent review why you are interested in computer science and what you have done to grow

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Interviews for the internship

Basic technical skills and/or great math skills

Ability to communicate clearly Practice talking about yourself and what you are proud of

Looking for creative and thoughtful mind set; ask questions!

Passion for learning and technology

Two 45 minute interviews

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High School Program Coordinatorshsintcoo@microsoft.com

© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION