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The MVP Mentor Program connects students who want to learn more about Microsoft technologies with today’s leading independent experts, Microsoft MVPs. Our goal is to foster the next generation of technologists to be leaders in their fields and communities. Microsoft MVPs are experts in over 90 technologies and are from as many countries. No matter where you are located, or what you want to learn, we have the perfect MVP Mentor for you. Visit our website for more information. http://mvp.microsoft.com/en-US/mvp-mentor.aspx
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MVP Award Program
@mvpaward
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What is the MVP Award Program?
GlobalRecognitionand Engagement Program
90+ Countries40 + Languages3,900 + MVPs WW
Japan5%
Asia-Pacific
23%
LATAM5%EMEA
36%
North America
31%
MVP Population WW by Region
Mission: Recognize exceptional technology community leaders who foster the free and objective exchange of knowledge by actively sharing their real world experience with users and Microsoft.
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Who are MVP’s?
Non Microsoft employee
Passion to share theirknowledge
Independent Experts
Influential voice in community
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How do MVP’s engage with communities?
Technologists
Online & Offline Content
Creation
Product Feedback
Presentations & Webcasts
Event Hosting
Mentoring
Social Media
Influencing MSFT Mind
Share
Forum Contributors
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How does someone receive the MVP Award?
1. Nomination 2. Evaluation 3. Award 4. Re-evaluation
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What benefits do MVPs receive?
Exclusive Events
TechNet Subscription
Connection to MSFT
Logo / Trophy / Recognition
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What are the MVP responsibilities?
Honor the Code of Conduct and the Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Represent the MVP Award Program and its brand with professionalism and respect
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The MVP Award Program for MSPsIntroducing the MVP Mentor Program
Team up with a local MVP to create app development events in your regions sponsored by Microsoft
Partner with us to create mentoring events for your MSP community
Be matched to a MVP Mentor to:• Enhance your
technical skills• Provide career
direction• Inform a path to
receive MVP Award• Share best
practices• Give project
guidance
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How does 1:1 Mentoring Work?
Connect to your Mentor at least 1X per week for 3 months
Create a learning and execution plan with your Mentor
Get matched to the perfect Mentor via email
Request a Mentor via an online submission form
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How to partner with us to create events Tell us what you want to
learn Help us socialize event to
your community We’ll set you up with a
Mentor to create and deliver content
We’ll coordinate the event
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How to team up with MVPs to deliver app developer events
Choose an event focus:• Windows Phone app• Windows app• Universal app• Office app• Indie game
development
Team up with a Mentor to co-host Microsoft app developer events like //publish
Team up with a Mentor in your area to co-create app developer hack-a-thons
Tell us you’re interested and we’ll keep you up to date as our plans develop
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Mentors help you succeed
“Thank you for getting us a mentor! Our project is already so much better.” - Imagine Cup Team competing in 2014 Chile Finals
By this program I gained much knowledge about developing apps (Windows Phone).”- Student who went on to publish two apps in the Windows Store
“Thank you very much for the opportunity to develop under the guidance of a Mentor. I have had an awesome time here. He helped me in every aspect required.” - Student who built and published a Windows 8 app with his mentor
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Stay in touch!
MVP Mentor Program
microsoftmvpmentor
@mvpmentor
MVP Award Program
mvpawardprogram
@mvpaward
http://blogs.msdn.com/mvpawardprogram/
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Get involved!
Tell us what your ideas are!
Tell your communities
about the MVP Mentor Program
Tell us what topics you’re interested in
learning about
Take the survey in your water bottle
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Download this presentation
http://www.slideshare.net/mvpmentor/the-microsoft-mvp-award-mentor-program
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