Microsoft announced Microsoft Elevate for Educators, a global community and credentialing program to train teachers in generative AI tools, offering free courses, live sessions and industry credentials. Justin Spelhaug, president of Microsoft Elevate, framed the effort as part of a national responsibility to build AI literacy in schools. The launch comes as employers tell business schools they expect graduates to arrive with hands‑on AI experience: the See the Future 2026 report finds 77% of employers expect new hires to have used AI tools and 58% say universities aren’t doing enough. Colleges will face rising pressure to align curricula, career services and faculty training with employer demands for AI‑fluent graduates.