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WorkSmart West Philly launched the second cohort of its TechUp program on October 30th, 2023. TechUp is a job-training program whose goal is to disrupt the cycle of dead-end jobs for marginalized communities by providing technical training and placing Black workers in living-wage, high-growth careers.
Our Salesforce training instructor, Daneen J, has a professional background as a Salesforce certified business analyst and certified Salesforce education consultant. Daneen made a special visit to Philly last month to meet and provide in-person instruction to students. She shared, "What's unique about TechUp is how often we get to meet, which really builds a supportive community. And the individuals who are in the program will then go out and impact their community. I did a program where we were scattered all over, but you could potentially be in TechUp working with somebody who will become your colleague and so you can continue to work and grow and develop together."
We are so grateful to the volunteers and funders who have made this program possible, including Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, Comcast, Life Science Cares, Philadelphia Foundation, Philanthropitch, Truist, Spark Therapeutics and William Penn Foundation. Thank you for investing in TechUp participants who are striving to build a career that serves their career goals, their families and West Philadelphia.
How you can help
We are looking for internship hosts for TechUp participants to put their skills and Salesforce certifications to good use. Is your workplace a good candidate? Email Director of Workforce Development to talk partnership opportunities.
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