As the demand for skilled tech professionals continues to grow, this partnership will help create new tech talent by allowing no-tech and low-tech workers to gain their first industry certifications and support entry tech workers in upskilling.
By leveraging SkillStorm’s portfolio of online instructor-led courses, Workforce Edge partner employees can now access official curriculums, labs and certifications directly from leading technology providers like AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce and more. With part-time instructor-led courses that range between 4-8 weeks, this initiative offers a flexible in-depth learning experience with live instruction, weekly projects and interactive discussions.
StormSurge, SkillStorm's portfolio of in-demand technical training and certification courses, delivers a flexible learning experience. StormSurge blends self-paced and instructor-led learning with 24/7 AI-powered support. Students gain access to personalized 1:1 guidance from certified, experienced tech trainers, and use official curriculum, labs, and certifications from the world’s largest technology providers. These career-focused courses are tailored to meet the growing demands of the tech industry, equipping employees with certifications that employers value most. According to a Gallup report, organizations that have made a strategic investment in employee development report 11% greater profitability and are twice as likely to retain their employees.
"Working with Workforce Edge allows us to provide a pathway for professionals to upskill effectively," stated Eric Robertson, SVP of Workforce Accelerator at SkillStorm. “Our partnership creates a flexible learning environment to help employees earn in-demand credentials while at work.”
According to another Gallup and Workhuman report, 60% of workers who recently acquired a new skill did so to improve their job performance, while 51% viewed it as a chance to learn and grow, highlighting the importance of this partnership.
"This collaboration marks a new, impactful opportunity to support our partner employees’ academic and professional goals," said Karl McDonnell, CEO of Strategic Education, Inc. "SkillStorm’s cutting-edge training and shared ambition compliments Workforce Edge’s mission to equip our workforce with skills that match industry needs."
For more information on Workforce Edge, visit www.workforceedge.com.
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About SkillStorm
SkillStorm is bringing together Fortune 500 employers, universities, and government agencies to build tomorrow’s highly skilled tech workforce. Through partnerships with platforms like Salesforce, AWS, ServiceNow, CompTIA, and Microsoft, we help working learners and aspiring tech experts build in-demand skills and earn industry-recognized certifications to compete in an increasingly dynamic economy. Our work is rooted in the belief that closing skill gaps and boosting economic mobility are two sides of the same coin, and that new approaches to training can help to both expand the pool of skilled tech talent and create new pathways to opportunity.