Microsoft offers training vouchers for developers

When you're looking for a job, differentiation is key. You need to make a positive impression that lasts. You need to bring to the table something that sets you apart from your competition.

Often, that element is continuing attention to training and education. For technology positions, this is especially true because of the pace at which the field changes. Now, when companies are cutting out everything that's not bolted down, continuing education is particularly valuable and hard to come by.

Microsoft for some time has made certain developer training more affordable through vouchers, but they haven't gotten a lot of buzz for awhile, so here's your reminder.

They've also made a guide for training vouchers available to help you figure out if you are eligible and if so, how to take advantage of the voucher.