Salesforce and Deloitte Digital have joined forces to launch a new programme to help increase diverse workforces and create more career paths for racially and ethnically diverse individuals.
The global training programme called Wave, debuting first in the US and expanding to the UK and other regions, will provide hands-on training opportunities that help bridge the gap between credentials and job offer extensions.
“What excites us about this programme is it’s inclusive and accessible to people of many backgrounds, who are looking to enter the consulting world, with varying levels of education or career experience,” stated Deloitte Consulting’s Principal and US Salesforce Alliance Leader Harry Datwani. “Participants receive hands-on coaching from Deloitte Digital leaders and will complete the program with a broader network and introductions across the Salesforce ecosystem. This experience will give them a jumpstart into their professional journey.”
TRAINING & UPSKILLING DIVERSE TALENT
The Wave programme is an expansion of the Salesforce Bootcamp, announced earlier this year. It will include:
- Deloitte Digital sponsored cohorts where trainees can collaborate in sessions with colleagues from similar backgrounds, such as military vets, mothers returning to work, refugees, or disabled persons.
- Workforce development collaborations that leverage existing programs to teach Salesforce skills and business training needed to obtain technology jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem.
- Consulting project simulations, where programme participants can work on sample projects and scenarios they may encounter during a typical consulting engagement, while receiving guidance and feedback from Deloitte Digital professionals.
MEANINGFUL CAREERS
“The tremendous demand for Salesforce-skilled talent provides us with the opportunity to broaden access to meaningful careers, especially in communities historically underrepresented in technology,” said Don Lynch, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Cloud Solution Alliances at Salesforce. “To date, the Salesforce-Deloitte alliance has opened the doors to job seekers through collaboration on programme such as Pathfinder and Deloitte Digital Salesforce Academy, providing hundreds of students and career changers access to training, mentorship and employment. The Wave programme furthers our aligned commitment to a global scale and reach as a purpose-driven and positive force for change.”
Deloitte Digital has already helped participants launch careers in business and technology, often in the growing Salesforce ecosystem, and will leverage existing programmes to enhance Wave offerings. Through this effort Deloitte Digital is focused on skills-based hiring, supporting the development of diverse talent, and creating more equitable and inclusive workforces.
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