Military Datacenter Pathway (MDP) - Employment Skills Training

The Microsoft Datacenter Pathway (MDP) Fellowship is a free, 12-week workforce development program, in partnership with Hiring our Heroes, designed to help transitioning service members build the skills and experience needed for careers in Microsoft Datacenter Operations. Program costs are fully funded by Microsoft, including virtual instructor-led training, learning materials, and one week of Microsoft-funded on-site technical training at a designated training facility in the United States. Participants are responsible for personal expenses not covered by the program.Through a combination of technical training, professional development, mentorship, and hands-on datacenter readiness activities, participants gain the knowledge required for high-demand roles such as Critical Environment Technician (CET) and Datacenter Technician (DCT). Throughout the program, fellows receive support from Microsoft employees, alumni, and industry professionals while building the skills needed to succeed in a datacenter environment. Program participants work toward the opportunity to interview for full-time employment with Microsoft upon successful completion of the fellowship.

CETs (Critical Environment Technicians) are responsible for maintaining the physical infrastructure and environmental conditions of our datacenters, which power our cloud services and products. DCTs (Datacenter Technicians) are responsible for delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft’s online services. Both CETs and DCTS work with cutting-edge technology and equipment, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and ensure the reliability and security of our datacenters.