Upon successful completion of the PATHS Program, you will have a few options:

1. Red Argyle Apprenticeships: Red Argyle, a leading Salesforce consulting and development firm based in Canandaigua, will interview PATHS Program graduates for a one-year, paid apprenticeship. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will transition into full-time employees. There are 5 apprenticeships available.
2. KORP Foundation: If an apprenticeship isn’t right for you, the KORP Foundation will work with you to find the right fit. KORP will help you build your resume to get the job you want, or help you explore other options, like enrolling at Villa Maria College or another institution,
3. Continued Training: If you’re not done learning, or want to make yourself a more viable candidate for higher level jobs, you can continue training with Salesforce to become a Salesforce Developer or a Salesforce Architect.

No matter what direction you go in, the PATHS Program will support you until you get where you want to be.

Each cohort will run between 16 and 18 weeks, depending on whether or not you pass the certification exam on your first take. The first 4 weeks of the program are full remote; the remainder of the course can be completed in-person or remotely.

Participants in the first cohort will focus on training to become Salesforce Associates, with an option to continue training to become a Salesforce Administrator.  At the end of the 16-18 week program, all participants must pass the the certification exam.

First-time exam costs($300)  are generously sponsored by Salesforce and Red Argyle. If you need to take the exam a second time, it will be offered to you at half-cost ($150).

• Each cohort will have up to 25 people.
• Laptops can be borrowed through the College.

The PATHS Program is being offered at Villa Maria College in collaboration with:

• City of Buffalo
• KORP Foundation
• Red Argyle
• Salesforce

The PATHS Program focuses primarily on Salesforce training, but also offers wraparound services to all participants.

Once you are enrolled in the PATHS Program, you will be connected with a Success Advisor. This person will help support you as you work to complete the training program.

Your Success Advisor can also help connect you to the community resources needed to overcome any possible barrier to success. This includes things like academic support, mental health support, career readiness, and more. 

Salesforce is cloud-based CRM software (What is CRM?). It makes it easier for companies to find more prospects, close more deals, and connect with customers in a whole new way, so they can provide them with amazing service at scale.

With artificial intelligence integrated across all products, Salesforce helps everyone in your company work more productively and better deliver the personalized experiences customers love.

Learn more here: www.salesforce.com.

There is no cost to participate in the PATHS Program.

First-time exam costs will be paid by Red Argyle and Salesforce.

Laptops can be borrowed through Villa Maria College for free.