Introducing RE:WORK TRAINING Bay Area
A program that targets professionals with untapped potential to help them begin their career in tech sales within 12 weeks
3x
Increase in Candidate’s Annual Salary
$2,200,000
Total Salaries Reinvested in Our Local Communities
75%
of Candidates Placed
$67,000
Average Starting Salary
THERE ARE BENEFITS TO BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY
The employer
Tech companies need qualified and trained salespeople to grow and diversify their sales teams and Re:Work Training Bay Area graduates.
The Candidate
Addresses the problem of high unemployment in overlooked Black and Latinx communities by providing free career training and job placement in tech sales increasing their annual salary on average by 3x.
Taylor Brewster
With the turbulent labor market, hiring decisions aren’t always easy. As a hiring manager at Five9, Taylor Brewster needs eager, qualified talent. It’s difficult to find applicants with the right training and the right culture fit. When he interviews potential new hires, one of the top qualities he looks for is enthusiasm. His team needs someone who is a great conversationalist and is ready to dive into their work. John Costa absolutely fits the bill.
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Taylor Brewster
With the turbulent labor market, hiring decisions aren’t always easy. As a hiring manager at Five9, Taylor Brewster needs eager, qualified talent. It’s difficult to find applicants with the right training and the right culture fit. When he interviews potential new hires, one of the top qualities he looks for is enthusiasm. His team needs someone who is a great conversationalist and is ready to dive into their work. John Costa absolutely fits the bill.
Taylor knows that the best team is a team with a diverse array of past professional and personal experiences. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] adds value to Five9 by accessing untapped talent. Employees come to tech companies from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] with important skills and trainings, allowing them to excel in their new positions. Thus, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. John gets a great job, and Taylor gets a great team member.
Taylor knows that the best team is a team with a diverse array of past professional and personal experiences. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] adds value to Five9 by accessing untapped talent. Employees come to tech companies from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] with important skills and trainings, allowing them to excel in their new positions. Thus, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. John gets a great job, and Taylor gets a great team member.
John Costa
John Costa was working an exhausting job, commuting 100 miles a day, and putting a strain on his physical and mental health. It paid the bills for him and his daughter, but it was difficult to plan for their future when he was living paycheck to paycheck. That’s when he heard about Re:Work [Training Bay Area]—and he figured he’d give it a shot.
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John Costa
John Costa was working an exhausting job, commuting 100 miles a day, and putting a strain on his physical and mental health. It paid the bills for him and his daughter, but it was difficult to plan for their future when he was living paycheck to paycheck. That’s when he heard about Re:Work [Training Bay Area]—and he figured he’d give it a shot.
Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John build his resume and LinkedIn page, allowing him to tap into his potential and figure out what he really wanted from a career. With his new assets, John got a job at Silicon Valley tech company, Five9. Working at Five9 has totally shifted John’s outlook on his career potential and mobility. John is looking ahead, building his 401k and his professional connections. Now, instead of sitting in traffic, he gets to spend the mornings making breakfast for his daughter. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John reframe his career and take those important next steps. What he’s gained is invaluable: the ability to focus on his family and their future.
Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John build his resume and LinkedIn page, allowing him to tap into his potential and figure out what he really wanted from a career. With his new assets, John got a job at Silicon Valley tech company, Five9. Working at Five9 has totally shifted John’s outlook on his career potential and mobility. John is looking ahead, building his 401k and his professional connections. Now, instead of sitting in traffic, he gets to spend the mornings making breakfast for his daughter. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John reframe his career and take those important next steps. What he’s gained is invaluable: the ability to focus on his family and their future.
Lena Halloum
Lena Halloum was skeptical when she first started Re:Work [Training Bay Area], but after learning more about the tech world, she hit the ground running. Through submitting dozens of applications during Re:Work [Training Bay Area] office hours, Lena got progressively better and progressively more confident. The most beneficial part of the process was having the opportunity to speak with professionals in executive and leadership roles, giving her valuable insights and a competitive advantage in her interview process.
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Lena Halloum
Lena Halloum was skeptical when she first started Re:Work [Training Bay Area], but after learning more about the tech world, she hit the ground running. Through submitting dozens of applications during Re:Work [Training Bay Area] office hours, Lena got progressively better and progressively more confident. The most beneficial part of the process was having the opportunity to speak with professionals in executive and leadership roles, giving her valuable insights and a competitive advantage in her interview process.
One of Lena’s biggest takeaways from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] was hope. In a time of pandemic doom, Re:Work [Training Bay Area] showed Lena that it was possible to have a fulfilling career. Now, Lena is excited to wake up every morning for her tech sales job at Sigma Computing. While entering a new career can be daunting, Lena’s skills and passion for increasing diversity in tech have set her up for success in her new role. She encourages others to join Re:Work [Training Bay Area] because the relationships, skills and self-love she’s gained have been transformative.
One of Lena’s biggest takeaways from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] was hope. In a time of pandemic doom, Re:Work [Training Bay Area] showed Lena that it was possible to have a fulfilling career. Now, Lena is excited to wake up every morning for her tech sales job at Sigma Computing. While entering a new career can be daunting, Lena’s skills and passion for increasing diversity in tech have set her up for success in her new role. She encourages others to join Re:Work [Training Bay Area] because the relationships, skills and self-love she’s gained have been transformative.
John Velasco
Before Re:Work [Training Bay Area], John Velasco was playing professional baseball in Mexico. When it was time for a career change, it was his same growth mindset from playing ball that made John full of potential. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John unlock that potential by giving him skills, connections, and above all, confidence...
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John Velasco
Before Re:Work [Training Bay Area], John Velasco was playing professional baseball in Mexico. When it was time for a career change, it was his same growth mindset from playing ball that made John full of potential. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John unlock that potential by giving him skills, connections, and above all, confidence. John’s Re:Work [Training Bay Area] trainers encouraged him to strengthen his resume and LinkedIn profile which ultimately led to him landing a tech sales interview.
All of John’s interview questions were ones he prepared for with his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] training. He nailed it. When he was thrown into the deep end on his first sale, he was able to maneuver with confidence thanks to his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] sessions. It was John’s trainers’ sustained belief in him that helped John smoothly pivot in his career. He’s found that both ball and sales demand a competitive spirit. He sets the bar high. Reaches it. And then sets it even higher.
All of John’s interview questions were ones he prepared for with his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] training. He nailed it. When he was thrown into the deep end on his first sale, he was able to maneuver with confidence thanks to his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] sessions. It was John’s trainers’ sustained belief in him that helped John smoothly pivot in his career. He’s found that both ball and sales demand a competitive spirit. He sets the bar high. Reaches it. And then sets it even higher.
Jamal Tate
Jamal Tate had always been intrigued by tech but didn’t think he had the qualifications to become a part of it. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] gave Jamal the confidence and exposure to make a career change. What was especially crucial was gaining access to Re:Work's [Training Bay Area] networks, meeting successful professionals that looked like him and quickly shattering his perception of who belonged in tech.
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Jamal Tate
Jamal Tate had always been intrigued by tech but didn’t think he had the qualifications to become a part of it. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] gave Jamal the confidence and exposure to make a career change. What was especially crucial was gaining access to Re:Work's [Training Bay Area] networks, meeting successful professionals that looked like him and quickly shattering his perception of who belonged in tech.
In his position at Air Table in Austin, Jamal’s background is an asset to his work, helping him connect with his diverse client base. Now he feels like he has unlimited potential with the ability to travel, spoil his nieces and nephews, and control his future. With the door open to him, Jamal wants to keep bringing in diverse talent, furthering both the industry and people’s lives. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped Jamal become a change agent so that he can be a change agent for others.
In his position at Air Table in Austin, Jamal’s background is an asset to his work, helping him connect with his diverse client base. Now he feels like he has unlimited potential with the ability to travel, spoil his nieces and nephews, and control his future. With the door open to him, Jamal wants to keep bringing in diverse talent, furthering both the industry and people’s lives. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped Jamal become a change agent so that he can be a change agent for others.
The employer
Tech companies need qualified and trained salespeople to grow and diversify their sales teams and Re:Work Training Bay Area graduates.
The Candidate
Addresses the problem of high unemployment in overlooked Black and Latinx communities by providing free career training and job placement in tech sales increasing their annual salary on average by 3x.
Taylor Brewster
With the turbulent labor market, hiring decisions aren’t always easy. As a hiring manager at Five9, Taylor Brewster needs eager, qualified talent. It’s difficult to find applicants with the right training and the right culture fit. When he interviews potential new hires, one of the top qualities he looks for is enthusiasm. His team needs someone who is a great conversationalist and is ready to dive into their work. John Costa absolutely fits the bill.
Taylor knows that the best team is a team with a diverse array of past professional and personal experiences. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] adds value to Five9 by accessing untapped talent. Employees come to tech companies from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] with important skills and trainings, allowing them to excel in their new positions. Thus, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. John gets a great job, and Taylor gets a great team member.
Taylor knows that the best team is a team with a diverse array of past professional and personal experiences. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] adds value to Five9 by accessing untapped talent. Employees come to tech companies from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] with important skills and trainings, allowing them to excel in their new positions. Thus, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. John gets a great job, and Taylor gets a great team member.
John Costa
Jamal Tate had always been intrigued by tech but didn’t think he had the qualifications to become a part of it. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] gave Jamal the confidence and exposure to make a career change. What was especially crucial was gaining access to Re:Work's [Training Bay Area] networks, meeting successful professionals that looked like him and quickly shattering his perception of who belonged in tech.
Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John build his resume and LinkedIn page, allowing him to tap into his potential and figure out what he really wanted from a career. With his new assets, John got a job at Silicon Valley tech company, Five9. Working at Five9 has totally shifted John’s outlook on his career potential and mobility. John is looking ahead, building his 401k and his professional connections. Now, instead of sitting in traffic, he gets to spend the mornings making breakfast for his daughter. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John reframe his career and take those important next steps. What he’s gained is invaluable: the ability to focus on his family and their future.
Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John build his resume and LinkedIn page, allowing him to tap into his potential and figure out what he really wanted from a career. With his new assets, John got a job at Silicon Valley tech company, Five9. Working at Five9 has totally shifted John’s outlook on his career potential and mobility. John is looking ahead, building his 401k and his professional connections. Now, instead of sitting in traffic, he gets to spend the mornings making breakfast for his daughter. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John reframe his career and take those important next steps. What he’s gained is invaluable: the ability to focus on his family and their future.
Lena Halloum
Lena Halloum was skeptical when she first started Re:Work [Training Bay Area], but after learning more about the tech world, she hit the ground running. Through submitting dozens of applications during Re:Work [Training Bay Area] office hours, Lena got progressively better and progressively more confident. The most beneficial part of the process was having the opportunity to speak with professionals in executive and leadership roles, giving her valuable insights and a competitive advantage in her interview process.
One of Lena’s biggest takeaways from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] was hope. In a time of pandemic doom, Re:Work [Training Bay Area] showed Lena that it was possible to have a fulfilling career. Now, Lena is excited to wake up every morning for her tech sales job at Sigma Computing. While entering a new career can be daunting, Lena’s skills and passion for increasing diversity in tech have set her up for success in her new role. She encourages others to join Re:Work [Training Bay Area] because the relationships, skills and self-love she’s gained have been transformative.
One of Lena’s biggest takeaways from Re:Work [Training Bay Area] was hope. In a time of pandemic doom, Re:Work [Training Bay Area] showed Lena that it was possible to have a fulfilling career. Now, Lena is excited to wake up every morning for her tech sales job at Sigma Computing. While entering a new career can be daunting, Lena’s skills and passion for increasing diversity in tech have set her up for success in her new role. She encourages others to join Re:Work [Training Bay Area] because the relationships, skills and self-love she’s gained have been transformative.
John Velasco
Before Re:Work [Training Bay Area], John Velasco was playing professional baseball in Mexico. When it was time for a career change, it was his same growth mindset from playing ball that made John full of potential. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped John unlock that potential by giving him skills, connections, and above all, confidence. John’s Re:Work [Training Bay Area] trainers encouraged him to strengthen his resume and LinkedIn profile which ultimately led to him landing a tech sales interview.
All of John’s interview questions were ones he prepared for with his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] training. He nailed it. When he was thrown into the deep end on his first sale, he was able to maneuver with confidence thanks to his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] sessions. It was John’s trainers’ sustained belief in him that helped John smoothly pivot in his career. He’s found that both ball and sales demand a competitive spirit. He sets the bar high. Reaches it. And then sets it even higher.
All of John’s interview questions were ones he prepared for with his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] training. He nailed it. When he was thrown into the deep end on his first sale, he was able to maneuver with confidence thanks to his Re:Work [Training Bay Area] sessions. It was John’s trainers’ sustained belief in him that helped John smoothly pivot in his career. He’s found that both ball and sales demand a competitive spirit. He sets the bar high. Reaches it. And then sets it even higher.
Jamal Tate
Jamal Tate had always been intrigued by tech but didn’t think he had the qualifications to become a part of it. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] gave Jamal the confidence and exposure to make a career change. What was especially crucial was gaining access to Re:Work's [Training Bay Area] networks, meeting successful professionals that looked like him and quickly shattering his perception of who belonged in tech.
In his position at Air Table in Austin, Jamal’s background is an asset to his work, helping him connect with his diverse client base. Now he feels like he has unlimited potential with the ability to travel, spoil his nieces and nephews, and control his future. With the door open to him, Jamal wants to keep bringing in diverse talent, furthering both the industry and people’s lives. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped Jamal become a change agent so that he can be a change agent for others.
In his position at Air Table in Austin, Jamal’s background is an asset to his work, helping him connect with his diverse client base. Now he feels like he has unlimited potential with the ability to travel, spoil his nieces and nephews, and control his future. With the door open to him, Jamal wants to keep bringing in diverse talent, furthering both the industry and people’s lives. Re:Work [Training Bay Area] helped Jamal become a change agent so that he can be a change agent for others.
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HOW IT WORKS
WHAT IS RE:WORK training?
RE:WORK Training is an eight week program taught by professionals in the tech industry. The program allows candidates to build on their transferable skills from previous employment and bridge the gap to tech sales. Candidates are also able to build networks within their profession through guest speakers. Each eight week program covers topics ranging from; cold calling, prospecting, resume writing, LinkedIn presence and many more to create a successful transition to a new career!
HOW IT WORKS
4
COHORTS PER YEAR
8
WEEK PROGRAM
15
CANDIDATES PER COHORT
18+
YEAR-OLD DIVERSE CANDIDATES
8
WORKSHOPS
65
HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What is tech sales?
First off, it is not what you think.
The process of selling technology products and services is more like befriending your customers than tricking them into buying what they don't need. No used car salesmen here. No fast talking telemarketers. helping your customers overcome challenges that are holding their businesses back.
Technological sales doesn't require technical skills or degrees because it mostly consists of identifying the customer who can benefit from a particular solution, then showing that person how their needs will be met by purchasing such product or service.
Why re:WORK training?
The tech industry has long been an exclusive space for white men. This community is aimed to help overlooked minorities break into the field and mark their mark on it.
Re:Work Training is a non-profit organization that focuses specifically on BDR, SDR, or AE positions within the tech industry's revenue generation side of things – one that is often overlooked by others who only focus their time training people how to code or work as developers.
Re:Work Training aims to empower 25,000 Black, Latinx, People of Color to cumulatively make $30 billion in income over the next 20 years.
HOW IT WORKS
Recruit
Identify coachable potential in untapped communities; more than 3,500 individuals have been screened for program
Empower
65+ hours of training per candidate; 1400+ hours of work from volunteers seeking to impact change in their workplace and community
Places
Candidates get offers within five weeks of entering program on average; 75% placement rate
Support
Support candidates for life through strong partner and alumni network; 82% of alumni are still employed full- time after their first placement
HOW IT WORKS
WHAT IS Re:Work
Training Bay Area?
Training Bay Area?
HOW IT WORKS
What is tech sales?
Why Re:Work Training Bay Area?
Our Approach
Re:Work Training Bay Area
Re:Work Training Bay Area is a twelve week program taught by professionals in the tech industry. The program allows candidates to build on their transferable skills from previous employment and bridge the gap to tech sales. Candidates are also able to build networks within their profession through guest speakers. Each twelve week program covers topics ranging from; cold calling, prospecting, resume writing, LinkedIn presence and many more to create a successful transition to a new career!
HOW IT WORKS
3
COHORTS PER YEAR
12
WEEK PROGRAM
25
CANDIDATES PER COHORT
18+
YEAR-OLD DIVERSE CANDIDATES
20
WORKSHOPS
30+
HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
What is tech sales?
First off, it is not what you think.
The process of selling technology products and services is more like befriending your customers than tricking them into buying what they don't need. No used car salesmen here. No fast talking telemarketers. You are helping your customers overcome challenges that are holding their businesses back.
Technological sales doesn't require technical skills or degrees because it mostly consists of identifying the customer who can benefit from a particular solution, then showing that person how their needs will be met by purchasing such product or service.
Re:Work Training Bay Area
The tech industry has long been an exclusive space for white men. This community is aimed to help overlooked minorities break into the field and make their mark on it.
Re:Work Training Bay Area is a non-profit organization that focuses specifically on BDR, SDR, or AE positions within the tech industry's revenue generation side of things – one that is often overlooked by others who only focus their time training people how to code or work as developers.
Re:Work Training Bay Area aims to empower more than 25,000 individuals from Black and Latinx communities to cumulatively make $30 billion in income over the next 20 years.
Our Approach
Recruit
Identify coachable potential in untapped communities; more than 3,500 individuals have been screened for the program
Empower
30+ hours of training per candidate; 1400+ hours of work from volunteers seeking to impact change in their workplace and community
Places
Candidates get offers within five weeks of entering program on average; 75% placement rate
Support
Support candidates for life through strong partner and alumni network; 82% of alumni are still employed full-time after their first placement
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