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Salesforce Announces Pathfinder Training Program to Empower the Workforce of the FutureSAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced the Salesforce Pathfinder Training Program, a workforce development program to provide participants from diverse backgrounds with the technical Salesforce skills and business training they need to obtain technology jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem. The program is being launched in collaboration with Deloitte, which will provide training in soft skills, business acumen and effective communication. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution reshapes every business, industry and economy, it is also widening the gap between available skilled jobs and employees with those skills—with nearly six million youth unemployed and 22 percent of veterans seeking employment[1]. The Pathfinder Training Program will address this skills gap by giving the unemployed and untrained the skills required to gain livable wages in this new technology-driven era. The four-month program will focus on training for software development and data management jobs, specifically Salesforce Developer and Salesforce Administrator—ranked two of the top 10 jobs in America in 2017.[2] Participants will receive a combination of classroom training and online learning via Trailhead, Salesforce's free, gamified online learning platform. In addition to traditional online learning, Trailhead engages learners with hands-on challenges that enable them to demonstrate that they can apply what they've learned to meet real-world business requirements. Salesforce and its Trailblazer community will provide mentorship and access to expert-led, hands-on technical skills training. The program will be open to opportunity youth, veterans and professionals looking to re-enter the workforce. Once participants have graduated from the program, they will be connected to the Trailblazer community for mentorship, inspiration and networking to assist them in obtaining jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem. "Education is intrinsic to workforce development and addressing the inequality gap," said Cindy Robbins, president and chief people officer, Salesforce. "Our mission is to create better outcomes for our entire global community and the Pathfinder Training Program is a continuation of our commitment to advance equality for all." Equality is one of Salesforce's core values, driven by CEO Marc Benioff's vision that the company's higher purpose is to drive The Age of Equality. The Pathfinder Program's focus on training workers from diverse backgrounds for the jobs of tomorrow supports Salesforce's commitment to prioritize programs that support equal rights, equal pay, equal opportunity and equal education. The company has been recognized for its culture and work in equality with a regular presence on the best places to work lists from Fortune, LinkedIn and Glassdoor, as well as the number one spot on the Fortune Future 50 of companies best positioned fo breakout growth. Launched in Collaboration with Deloitte "Committed to workforce development, Deloitte is also a recognized leader in inclusion and diversity. We believe a diverse, empowered workforce offers a better experience for our employees and a better outcome for our clients," said Jennifer Steinmann, chief transformation officer, Deloitte. Supporting Salesforce's Commitment to the Local Workforce in Indiana Salesforce will partner with local veterans' organizations in Indianapolis, as well as Indiana-based Ivy Tech Community College, the nation's largest accredited statewide community college, to help source participants. Comments on the News: "As Indiana doubles down on efforts to develop a 21st Century skilled and ready workforce, forward-thinking, community-minded companies like Salesforce will be critical partners leading the way," Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb said. "I commend and congratulate Salesforce on its new training program to help more Hoosiers fill these high-demand, well-paying jobs." "It is critical to the future of Indianapolis to foster an inclusive ecosystem in which our residents have the tools they need to better compete in a 21st century workforce," said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett. "Salesforce has recognized this gap and is investing in our community with education and skills development. Indianapolis is fortunate to have companies like Salesforce who view challenges as opportunities and work tirelessly to address them." Furthering Workforce Development and Providing Equal Opportunities for All These efforts, all of which stress equality for all, are part of Salesforce's larger commitment to workforce development, which include university recruitment, computer science curriculum in K-12 schools, training for thousands of veterans and their spouses, Trailhead, the free gamified online learning platform for the skills of the future and hundreds of training opportunities for urban youth--more than half of whom Salesforce has hired. Salesforce supports organizations, such as YearUp and Genesys Work, that provide students with in-demand job skills. Deloitte is dedicated to the promotion of equality and inclusion initiatives and is recognized by leading industry organizations for its work in establishing programs both internally, as well as with their clients, around diversity, inclusion and equality, including veterans, women and LGBTQ communities. The Salesforce Ecosystem About Salesforce About Deloitte Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a UK private company limited by guarantee ("DTTL"), its network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL (also referred to as "Deloitte Global") does not provide services to clients. In the United States, Deloitte refers to one or more of the US member firms of DTTL, their related entities that operate using the "Deloitte" name in the United States and their respective affiliates. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more about our global network of member firms. [1] https://www.prudential.com/documents/public/VeteransEmploymentChallenges.pdf [2] http://blog.indeed.com/2017/03/21/best-jobs-united-states-2017/ [3] https://www.salesforce.com/blog/2017/10/salesforce-economy-idc-study-2022.html
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