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ABOUT

AT A GLANCE

Tech Forward is a nonprofit organization that exposes marginalized communities to cloud and SAAS (software-as-a-service) based technologies and careers paths to help participants be more marketable, obtain higher-paying jobs and career opportunities

Tech Forward started in 2019 as HBCUforce with the idea to expose HBCU students to careers in the Salesforce ecosystem. 3 years later here is a snapshot of what we have accomplished so far!

300+

HBCU Students have been exposed to Salesforce

5000+

Salesforce Trailhead badges have been earned

200+

Career transitioners prepared for the Salesforce Admin Exam

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PROGRAMS

HBCU
FORWARD

Through the HBCU Forward Program, we partner with HBCU faculty and career services to introduce college students to SaaS (software as a service) technologies like Salesforce and the various career paths associated with these technologies.

COMMUNITY FORWARD

Through the Community Forward Program, we establish and leverage relationships with schools and nonprofits servicing minority and underserved communities to equip those organizations with the resources, instructors, training, and guidance needed to introduce them to technologies and career opportunities.

FORWARD
INTO TECH

The Forward into Tech Program works to clear the path to certification for minorities and individuals in underserved communities who are pursuing Salesforce, AWS, or other SaaS (software as a service) careers by providing cost-effective and flexible training programs.

STUDENT JOURNEY

Expose

Learners are exposed to Salesforce, Tableau or AWS via virtual, instructor led courses

Explore

Learners will be guided through the exploration of the various technology career paths

Empower

Learners are empowered to take and pass a Salesforce, AWS or Tableau Certification Exam and receive free exam vouchers.

Experience

Once students pass the exam, they are placed in internships to gain hands on experience that can be listed on their resume

Employed

Our students are extremely prepared to enter the workforce and we assist with finding them employment.

PROGRAMS

Upcoming Events and Cohorts

Mon 05 Jun
Salesforce Administrator Certification Prep Bootcamps - Summer
Virtual Classes
Multiple Dates
Register
Jun 05, 7:00 PM – Aug 05, 7:00 PM
Virtual Classes
Tech Forward's Salesforce Administrator Bootcamp is an intensive 10-Week course to prepare you to pass the Salesforce Administrator exam. Our certified instructors will serve as your guide through your journey to becoming an #AwesomeAdmin to kick start your Salesforce Career.
Wed 14 Jun
2023 Dreamin' In Color Conference
Raleigh Convention Center
Register
Jun 14, 5:00 PM – 5:05 PM EDT
Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Dreamin' In Color is a conference geared toward current or aspiring Black Salesforce professionals to discuss how to succeed, overcome obstacles and grow thriving careers and businesses in the Salesforce ecosystem.
Mon 26 Jun
Pardot Specialist Certification Bootcamp - Summer
Virtual Classes
Multiple Dates
Register
Jun 26, 6:00 PM – Aug 21, 6:00 PM
Virtual Classes
Tech Forward's Salesforce Pardot Specialist Certification Bootcamp is an intensive 8-Week course to prepare you to pass the Salesforce Administrator exam. Our certified instructors will serve as your guide through your #MomentMarketing journey to kick start your Salesforce Career.
Mon 18 Sep
Salesforce Administrator Certification Prep Bootcamps - Fall
Virtual Classes
Multiple Dates
Register
Sep 18, 7:00 PM – Nov 18, 6:00 PM
Virtual Classes
Tech Forward's Salesforce Administrator Bootcamp is an intensive 10-Week course to prepare you to pass the Salesforce Administrator exam. Our certified instructors will serve as your guide through your journey to becoming an #AwesomeAdmin to kick start your Salesforce Career.