Summary
Microsoft is recruiting a Specialist Apprentice for its Tomoh Apprenticeship in Dubai, with the program starting in January 2027. This paid six-month program combines technical and professional training, certifications, mentoring, and on-the-job experience supporting customer digital transformation and Microsoft solution sales. The apprentice will help identify customer needs, develop business opportunities, support pipeline and territory planning, and work with Microsoft teams and partners. Applicants must be Emirati nationals with a UAE Family Book, fluent in English, legally authorised to work in the UAE, and pursuing or holding a relevant bachelor's or master's degree.
The posting
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Overview
Come build community, explore your passions and do your best work at Microsoft with thousands of University apprentices from every corner of the world. This opportunity will allow you to bring your aspirations, talent, potential—and excitement for the journey ahead.
As a Specialist Apprentice, you will uncover and qualify new business opportunities while helping customers realise value from Microsoft solutions. You will work with sales, technical, and partner teams to understand customer needs, support digital transformation initiatives, and position Microsoft technologies in a competitive marketplace.
At Microsoft, apprentices work on real-world projects in collaboration with teams across the world, while having fun along the way. You’ll be empowered to build community, explore your passions and achieve your goals. This is your chance to bring your solutions and ideas to life while working on cutting-edge technology.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Program start date: January 2027
About: Tomoh Apprenticeship is Microsoft's program for Emiritization, aiming to accelerate Emiratis employability and create market impact through Early-in-Profession recruitment, and skilling programs.
Program overview: Microsoft Tomoh Apprenticeship is a paid six-month training program that offers globally recognized technical and professional certifications & skills, and on-the-job training to include mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and real-life scenario assignments.
Program Details: The 6 months program is divided into two key phases (Phase 1 - Onboarding & Skilling, Phase 2 - On The Job Training)
Phase one: Onboarding & Skilling Bootcamp (1 month)
- Onboarding and introduction to Microsoft’s mission, culture, strategy & structure.
- Technical skilling to obtain globally recognized Microsoft technical certifications.
- Professional and soft skilling courses including project management, change management, effective interpersonal skills, creativity and innovation, and time management.
Phase two: On-the-job training (5 months)
- Joining as an Solution Area Specialist for on-the-job shadowing and training.
- Mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Supporting Microsoft teams in digital transformation projects.
- Advanced technology trainings including AI, Machine Learning & Cloud Computing.
Responsibilities
- Position Microsoft solutions effectively through market research, industry insight, and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
- Learn Microsoft cloud technologies and how they support customer digital transformation journeys.
- Identify customer and market needs and collaborate with internal teams to develop appropriate solutions.
- Support pipeline development and territory planning activities.
- Contribute to customer engagements and relationship-building opportunities.
- Develop technical and commercial knowledge through mentorship, training, and hands-on experience.
- Work across Microsoft teams and partner ecosystems to support customer success and business outcomes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Emirati National holding UAE Family Book.
- Fluency in English.
- You must be legally authorised to work in UAE to be eligible for this role (Legally authorised = has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit).
- Currently pursuing/ completed a Bachelor's/ Master's Degree in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for technology and customer obsessed
- Displays stakeholder and relationship management across senior leaders, partners, and customers
- Proficient communication, analytical and presentation skills
- Technical Certification in Cloud (e.g. Azure)
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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.