Vets2Cloud Career Launch program results 

Description
  • 46 former cooks, mechanics, aviators, clerks infantrymen were selected to participate in three cohorts.  
  • Only one had prior knowledge of Salesforce; all were selected only for aptitude and desire to succeed. 
  • The curriculum was pragmatically geared to employabiity and placement into a job as a Salesforce Administrator
  • Curriculum consisted of self led training, formal, instructor-led training, job shadowing, individualized support.
  • Individualized support was provided 
  • Employer partners were essential to providing necessary workplace learning
  • Internships allowed employers to "try before you buy"
  • Subsequent 
Results
  • 32 veterans placed into paid jobs as Salesforce Administrators / Developers from 3 cohorts
  • A total of 52 veterans have secured a job and held it for 6 months or more. 
  • Average earnings more than doubled in 90 days. 
  • Investment is on track to deliver a 50-fold return 
  • Results have prompted salesforce.com and others to invest in our program, to help 10,000 more veterans launch cloud computing careers.  
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Cohort 1 Results