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In this SAP Learning Insights episode, David Chaviano interviews Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, who transformed from a fifth-grade teacher to running a global learning and training organization in just two years. Rejoice discovered SAP through a 2021 pro bono program and launched the Digital Skills Initiative, training over 1,500 learners across 27 countries. Her accelerated bootcamps focus on underrepresented individuals, achieving remarkable success with graduates landing SAP consulting roles at companies like Accenture, often doubling their salaries. VOWER combines technical SAP certification training with soft skills development, career counseling, and direct job placement, creating a holistic approach to workforce development in the SAP ecosystem. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom.
Vower Web-site: https://www.vower.org/ Vower on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevowerinc/ Vower on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vower/
Rejoice Jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rejoice-jones-64a269195/ Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAP Learning Hub, student edition. Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/
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