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!
205+
HBCU Students have been exposed to Salesforce
3945+
Salesforce Trailhead badges have been earned
50+
Career transitioners prepared for the Salesforce Admin Exam
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PROGRAMS
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.
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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.
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.
THE TEAM
Marciana is a 8x certified Salesforce professional and Golden Hoodie recipient. She loves delivering innovative solutions to organizations and is making a huge impact across the Salesforce ecosystem. She currently serves as the secretary for Amplify and has been an instructor for Rad Women Code.
Marciana Davis
Program Coordinator
Tiffany Spencer is a 7x certified Salesforce Professional and Salesforce MVP with over 12 years of experience leading digital transformations for small to large corporations utilizing the platform. She is currently the Co-Founder and COO of Esor Consulting Group, and Board Chair of Black Orlando Tech.
Tiffany Spencer
Founder
Brian is a 5x certified FinTech Trailblazer and Golden Hoodie recipient. He was a former Financial Advisor that made a resolution to pursue a career in the Salesforce ecosystem. He now strives to close the opportunity gap for minorities by exposing students and career transitioners to career paths with Tech Forward.
Brian Owens
Board Chair / Assistant Director
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