Accenture Awards Grant to Merivis, a Veterans Service Nonprofit, to Provide Salesforce Training to Military Veterans and Spou...
July 28 2020 - 06:59AM
Business Wire
The grant will support Merivis’ expansion to
San Antonio and advancement of nationwide programming
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Accenture Federal Services (AFS), an
Accenture subsidiary, have awarded Merivis, an Austin, Texas-based
veterans service nonprofit a $100,000 grant, including pro bono
technology support, to provide Salesforce training programs for
high-demand technology skills to help U.S. military veterans make
the challenging transition to the civilian workforce.
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The grant will enable Merivis to expand its training to San
Antonio and support approximately 75 veterans in the five-week
Merivis Salesforce training program, which prepares them to become
certified Salesforce administrators. The training program combines
content from Trailhead, Salesforce’s free online learning platform,
with custom assignments for each student and includes one-on-one
coaching, webinars and professional development skills training.
Veterans selected for the program are provided with mentors,
professional development services and receive help with job
placement following the program completion.
The Merivis training teaches veterans how to automate workflows
and maintain an organization’s Salesforce integration. Two cohorts
of veterans from the San Antonio area and nationwide started the
training in June, and Merivis will offer a more-advanced
administrator training in the fall for two additional groups in San
Antonio and nationwide.
“The training will equip veterans with critical skills to help
them transition into in-demand technology jobs,” said Kate Perez,
co-founder and executive director of Merivis. "This new grant
supports our efforts to address rising unemployment and its impact
on the veteran community by providing financial support to help us
expand to San Antonio and continue our training programs. We look
forward to continuing our mission to transform the careers of
veterans and military spouses in partnership with Accenture and
Accenture Federal Services.”
"At Salesforce, we know that veterans and military spouses offer
unique skills that make them exemplary employees," said Ann Weeby,
head of Salesforce Military. "With our corporate commitment to
match the Merivis grant, together we are upskilling and re-skilling
the veteran community with new high-demand technical skills and the
support to land meaningful employment. A win-win for the employers
and veterans."
As part of the grant, Accenture is providing pro bono advisory
and technology support to enhance program outreach and build out
capabilities to help Merivis create a more robust virtual community
for veterans and engage the wider veteran community.
“The additional pro bono support will help Merivis alumni,
volunteers and staff connect and provide support and resources to
their extended community as they navigate today’s virtual
environment," said Ben Peavy, managing director of AFS’ San Antonio
Advanced Technology Center and a lifelong resident.
Accenture has been a Merivis partner for several years,
providing ongoing financial support, enlisting employees to serve
as program volunteers, organizing internal employee giving
campaigns, and hiring of Merivis graduates. The Austin office has
selected Merivis to be the beneficiary of the annual Accenture
Austin sponsored Veterans Day Memorial Walk every year since
2016.
Franklin Aldridge, an Army veteran, went through the Merivis
program a few years ago in Austin and was hired by AFS as a system
developer associate. “The Salesforce technical training is so
valuable,” Aldridge said. “The mentorship opportunities and
employment preparation help veterans like me transition into highly
coveted careers after military service.”
Army Maj. Gen. George Franz, AFS managing director and defense
cybersecurity lead, said, “This technical training gives veterans
even more marketable skills so they can deliver an even greater
contribution to companies, like Accenture, that are looking to fill
key positions. In fact, Accenture is on pace to reach a goal set in
2015 of hiring 5,000 veterans by the end of 2020.”
To learn more about the Merivis Salesforce training programs go
to https://merivis.org.
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About Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Accenture LLP, is a U.S. company with offices in Arlington,
Virginia. Accenture’s federal business has served every
cabinet-level department and 30 of the largest federal
organizations. Accenture Federal Services transforms bold ideas
into breakthrough outcomes for clients at defense, intelligence,
public safety, civilian and military health organizations. Learn
more at www.accenturefederal.com.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company,
providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting,
interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities
across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and
specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered
by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and
Intelligent Operations centers. With 513,000 people serving clients
in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation
to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value
across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
About Merivis
Merivis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven veterans’
service organization based in Austin, Texas that focuses
exclusively on preparing veterans for a career in Salesforce
technology, through training, mentorship, and job-readiness
guidance. With a growing need for Salesforce certified
professionals and an increasing number of veterans transitioning
out of service in the country, Merivis bridges the gap to help them
transition to civilian life and find great careers. Learn more at
www.merivis.org.
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