FUTUREFORCE TECH LAUNCHPAD

Define Your Future.

The Futureforce Tech Launchpad, a Salesforce pre-internship program by CodePath, is back for its third summer. This immersive experience in full-stack web development, coupled with 1:1 mentorship, readies students for internships. Held at Salesforce headquarters in San Francisco, it offers firsthand exposure to the world's #1 CRM.

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Program Duration

10 weeks

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Skill Level

Intermediate

Program Dates

June 3 - August 9, 2024

Paid

Relocation stipend and paid learning experience

Info Session

Watch Recording

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Application Deadline

January 2, 2024

Location

Salesforce HQ,
415 Mission Street,
San Francisco, CA 94105

Hours

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday-Friday

About Salesforce

Founded in 1999, Salesforce pioneered the revolutionary idea of replacing traditional desktop CRM software with CRM in the cloud, making it accessible anytime from anywhere. Today our innovative cloud platform is the world’s #1 AI CRM — uniting all of our customer's teams with AI-powered apps that safely leverage data to offer an entirely new customer experience.

Our core values — Trust, Customer Success, Innovation, Equality, and Sustainability — guide everything we do as a company and as people. We strive to bring out the best in one another, deliver success to our customers, and inspire the entire industry through our actions.

Behind the name, Futureforce Tech Launchpad, is Futureforce, Salesforce University Recruiting. Futureforce is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of talent. Our interns and new grads work across the globe on real projects that affect how our business runs, building a network and skillset to propel their career.

Age 18+

Bachelor's graduation year: 2026

Major: Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Completed CS 1-type class (Intro to Programming) with proficiency in core programming concepts (functions, conditionals, loops, variables, primitive data types, and arrays)

Professionalism:

Timely application submission
Clear written communication
Collaborative attitude
Resourcefulness
Growth mindset
Unique/inclusive problem-solving approach

Encouraging applications from Black, Hispanic, Native American, students with disabilities, and veterans

Application Process

There are two stages in the application process. All applicants are reviewed and eligibility is determined for the next stage. Those who successfully pass to the second and final stage must complete two tasks.

Stage 1: Application

Fill out a 15-minute form covering your computer science background, interest in tech, and personal information.
Submit a short answer response.
Requires a free GitHub account.

Stage 2: Technical Task + Interview Task

Create a personal website using basic HTML and CSS (3-5 hours).
Respond to interview prompts and submit a 10-minute recording of your answers (1-2 hours).
For technical issues, contact support@codepath.org.

Cutting-edge technologies and skills, including:

React.js, Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL and Render
Leveraging AI tools, including GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT as part of development workflow

Soft skills and collaboration supported by:

A professional mentor from Salesforce
CodePath instructors and teaching assistants
Your peers in the program

FAQs

What is a pre-internship?

A pre-internship is part Web Development bootcamp/part technical internship, and functions as an onramp for college juniors to prepare for senior internship roles. Pre-interns are taught a rigorous Web Development curriculum within a 9 to 5 workplace setting, and walk away with a functioning app that applies their knowledge of full stack web tools. Futureforce Tech Launchpad provides pre-interns with the technical skillset and workplace experience to successfully apply and succeed as senior college interns.
What is the Futureforce Tech Launchpad program?

Futureforce Tech Launchpad is a full-time paid summer pre-internship launched by Salesforce and CodePath for rising college juniors. This is a 10-week immersive program that offers students a deep understanding of web development, relevant technical work experience, and an opportunity to connect with technology leaders.

Students will be hired by Salesforce as pre-interns and expected to work 9 am - 5 pm PT from June 3 - August 9, 2024. Students will participate in team meetings such as daily stand-ups, workshops and receive mentorship from software engineering professionals at Salesforce.

This program will take place in person at Salesforce's San Francisco office.
How do I apply to Futureforce Tech Launchpad?

First, you will need to fill out an application sharing your background in computer science, your interest in a career in tech, and general information about you as a person. You will also need to submit a short answer response. Those who successfully pass the application to the final stage must complete two tasks: a personal website project using basic HTML and CSS and a 10-minute recording of your responses to a series of questions.
Who can apply for Futureforce Tech Launchpad?

We are looking for students who will complete their sophomore year in Spring 2024 and are enrolled in a computer-related course of study at a US college or university. Students should also have completed an introductory course in computer science and have familiarity with functions, conditionals, loops, variables, primitive data types, and arrays.
Why should I apply to this program?

The collaboration between Salesforce and CodePath brings students high-quality learning, work experience, and mentorship that will help them shape their education and plan for a career in the tech industry. Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for a Salesforce internship the following summer.

CodePath is a non-profit with years of experience training software engineers at some of the top companies in the tech industry, including Airbnb, Meta, Netflix, and others.
What are the pre-internship dates?

The program runs from June 3 - August 9, 2024.
How can I get more information about this program?

Please email admissions@codepath.org with any questions.

To learn more about the Futureforce program, visit salesforce.com/futureforce