JACKSONVILLE, Fla., September 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — SkillStorm is now a Salesforce Authorized Training Provider (ATP).
The Salesforce ATP program is powered by Trailhead Academythat empowers individuals and businesses to develop and validate in-demand digital skills using expert-led learning programs, role-based credentials, and learning strategies workforce development designed to foster new talent.
Through 2025, the demand for digital skills will increase by more than 50%. In a Recent studies, however, Salesforce found that the global workforce feels they lack the proper digital skills to prepare them for the future. Nearly three out of four study respondents say they are not equipped with the resources needed to learn the digital skills they need to succeed in the current and future workforce.
By launching their ATP program, SkillStorm is helping to close this ever-widening digital skills gap.
What is the effect: As an ATP, SkillStorm will bring Salesforce-authorized training content and faculty support to a new demographic — students at universities across the US, including Florida State University, University of Jacksonville, New Jersey Institute of Technologyand California State University Fullerton.
- These students will be empowered to learn new skills and gain career paths in the Salesforce ecosystem — which expected to grow exponentially by 2026.
- SkillStorm, through its innovative platform, will deliver content using Trailhead Academy’s expert-led learning programs.
- SkillStorm is the only Authorized Training Provider that is a trusted source for delivering domestic tech talent with Secret and Top Secret clearance, providing cleared tech talent to serve in government agencies and federal service organizations that with Salesforce certified talent.
As a Salesforce ATP, SkillStorm can now:
- Use the resources of Trailhead Academy and the Certified Instructor community to empower their trainers.
- Rely on Salesforce for personalized guidance and tailored program management across workforce development and academic initiatives.
- Deliver Salesforce training to students using up-to-date course materials, exercise guides, and training orgs provided by Trailhead Academy.
- Prove and prove their student expertise with discounted exam vouchers.
Salesforce’s perspective: “We are excited to partner with SkillStorm to expand their workforce development program and unlock new sources of talent by driving Salesforce skills that lead students to career pathways that support families in the ecosystem of Salesforce,” said Amy Regan MorehouseSenior Vice President of Trailhead Academy and GTM.
What they say: “With the support of Trailhead Academy, SkillStorm aims to not only help companies accelerate the digital transformation of their workforce – but also create new pathways to economic opportunity for people who stand to gain more than the promise of education and training,” said Joe MitchellCOO of SkillStorm.
About SkillStorm
SkillStorm brings together Fortune 500 employers, universities, and government agencies to build tomorrow’s skilled tech workforce. By partnering with platforms like Salesforce, Pega, AWS and ServiceNow, we help working students and aspiring tech experts build in-demand skills and earn industry-recognized certifications to compete in an increasingly dynamic economy. Our work is rooted in the belief that closing skills gaps and boosting economic mobility are two sides of the same coin, and that new training approaches can help to both expand the pool of skilled tech talent and create of new pathways to opportunity. Visit www.SkillStorm.com to learn more.
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