4 ways upskilling can diversify your workforce

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
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For employers, training shouldn’t end after the first month an employee is on the job. Instead, continuous learning can keep employees engaged and loyal for the long-term

At Salesforce, the software company is focused on reskilling military veterans for civilian career roles. Their program provides hard and soft-skills training and on-the-job experience, eventually giving veterans the opportunity to apply for a job at the company. The Mom Project has a similar initiative, with a focus on working mothers reentering the workforce. Their program provides free training certifications, mentorship and community to help women get back on the career track. 

Read: How Salesforce is reskilling veterans to work in the tech industry

Military veterans make up approximately 6% of the U.S. workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but they are vastly underutilized. But with the right training, they could be the key to filling much needed tech roles. Salesforce is supporting the veteran community with a 12-week program that includes on-the-job training of tech hard skills like coding, project management and sales, as well as soft skills such as networking, leadership and critical thinking. After they earn their certifications, they can apply for jobs within the company. 

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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