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Jumpstart Your Career With the Salesforce Talent Alliance: Applications Close Soon!

By Christine Marshall

The Salesforce Talent Alliance is an exciting initiative designed to empower job seekers from underrepresented communities as they work towards earning their first Salesforce credential and landing their first Salesforce role. 

If you’re looking to break into the Salesforce ecosystem and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive community, this program might be the perfect opportunity for you. But hurry, applications for the next cohorts close on September 15, 2024!

Salesforce Talent Alliance Career Cohorts Fall 2024

Applications are currently open for Fall 2024. There are several cohorts available across different regions and focus areas:

  • AMER: Deloitte-Tribal Citizens US
  • EMEA: Deloitte-Ireland-UK Blaze Women in Tech
  • EMEA: Deloitte-Europe Inclusive Innovators (Talent with Disabilities)
  • EMEA: Nuvolar – Career Changers in Spain
  • LATAM: Innova2S-Nuevo Talento
  • LATAM: Deloitte-SLATAM Talent

Application Window: Open until September 15!

Salesforce Talent Alliance Course Timeline and Benefits

The program runs from September to January and includes a blend of live sessions and self-guided learning. You can expect to spend around 10 hours per week on live sessions, homework, and engaging with the online community. While live attendance is encouraged, all sessions will be recorded for those who cannot attend live. 

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Meeting your cohort and mapping your Salesforce learning path.
  • Leveraging transferable skills and building your online portfolio.
  • Enhancing your resume and acing interviews.
  • Professional skills development and gaining hands-on experience with Clicked Experiences.
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Once you complete the program, you’ll have continued access to your cohort’s community (great for ongoing peer support), session recordings, and future webinars. There’s also a private LinkedIn group for Talent Alliance alumni. Most importantly, you’ll receive opportunities for automatic interviews with Talent Alliance employers. If goodies are more your thing, you’ll be pleased to know that you get one free certification voucher and the opportunity to win prizes and swag.

Am I Eligible?

The program is open to candidates who’ve not yet earned a Salesforce certification and are new to the Salesforce ecosystem. 

This program is ideal for self-starters with a basic proficiency in technology and a strong motivation to build a career in the Salesforce ecosystem. No prior Salesforce certification is required.

How Do I Apply?

If you’re ready to kickstart your Salesforce career, review the available cohorts and application deadlines in the Talent Alliance Career Cohorts Schedule and submit your application here.

READ MORE: 9 Free Salesforce Training Resources

Summary

The Salesforce Talent Alliance could be a great way to kickstart your Salesforce career. You can find all the details and FAQs here.

Don’t forget that applications close on September 15, 2024!

The Author

Christine Marshall

Christine is the Courses Director at Salesforce Ben. She is an 11x certified Salesforce MVP and leads the Bristol Admin User Group.

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