Empowering Underrepresented Communities Through Technology and Career Development
Black & Brown Professionals Represent Less Than 8% Of The Technology Field.
With high-paying, in-demand careers available in the growing tech industry, Tech Forward is committed to bridging the gap by providing access to tech curriculum, training, certifications, and tailored career services. Our sponsors and supporters across the tech community share this vision—not to meet diversity quotas, but to enrich their teams with highly qualified, diverse talent.
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 tech career paths.
Participant Journey
EMPOWER
Learners are empowered to take and pass a Salesforce, Slack, or Tableau Certification Exam and receive free exam vouchers.
EXPERIENCE
Once Learners are certified, they are placed in internships to gain hands-on experience that can be listed on their resume.
EMPLOYED
Our Learners are highly prepared to enter the workforce, and we assist with finding them employment.
TECH FORWARD BRIDGES THE GAP
Early exposure to cloud and SaaS technology skills opens the door to top-paying tech careers across industries, transforming participants into competitive candidates
EVENTS
BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH CONNECTION
Engaging face-to-face and virtual conferences that create transformational opportunities for individuals, tech companies, and organizations. Our events connect underrepresented talent with industry leaders, fostering meaningful connections, career growth, and organizational innovation.
TECH FORWARD BY THE NUMBERS
What started as an introduction to the Salesforce ecosystem and careers for HBCU Students has become a years-long mission to eradicate underrepresentation in tech.
2010
300+
YEAR FOUNDED
HBCU SALESFORCE STUDENTS
5,000+
200+
SALES FORCE TRAILHEAD BADGES EARNED
SALESFORCE ADMIN EXAMS UNDERTAKEN