Realising Potential through Technology Strengthening charities through IT Community Technology Skills Matt Lambert Director of Corporate Affairs and Citizenship Microsoft Ltd

Helping Britain back to work through technology education and training NGO Partnerships Working with employment-focussed NGOs to support their activities in helping people in to work. Access to Training Improving access to basic IT skills training by providing free learning materials and e-learning vouchers Apprenticeships Nationally accredited IT apprenticeships with Microsoft partners and training from Microsoft IT academies. Technology Startups Supporting the creation of software development jobs in new technology startups. Work Experience Microsoft to run a work experience programme for 100 NEET candidates and encourage other employers to do the same. A quick overview of Britain Works and the 4 main pillars of activity. Digital literacy and IT skills ever more essential to getting a job, and to ensuring Britain remains competitive. Britain Works is a focussed 3 year effort to improve IT skills and help half a million people into employment.

Pyramid of IT Adoption by NGOs Transform through Innovative IT Maximize impact IT adds strategic value IT directly involved in serving clients Creating new tools/models for the sector Optimize Service Delivery Increase reach and scale programs IT is a business enabler Software improves service delivery Web sites & databases personalize Stable & Secure Technology Foundation of operational efficiency IT is an efficient cost NGOs have basic tools in place Getting infrastructure “Stable & Secure”