Salesforce Gives $20M To Education, Expanding Pathways Into Tech And AI Careers
Salesforce News, Monday, September 11,2023
New grants will benefit high schools and middle schools in cities across the United States; Additional grantees include nonprofits in the U.S., France, Germany, and the UK that are training students for future careers
Salesforce the #1 AI CRM, today announced more than $20 million in new grants to U.S. school districts, along with education and workforce development nonprofits preparing students for success.
These grants come at a critical time when schools, educators, and employers are navigating a rapidly changing world. Generative AI is transforming the classroom and the jobs that will be available in the future. With this funding, students will have more opportunities to take advanced courses, gain in-demand skills, and explore potential new careers. Funding will also support efforts from nonprofits to expand pathways into technology jobs, including AI, helping usher in a more equitable future.