Strively - Reducing Recidivism, One Salesperson at a Time
Strively’s mission is to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace in the tech sector. Through key business partners, we aspire to change how people are perceived and impacted by society’s most complex problems: mass incarceration; human trafficking; young adults at risk; and homelessness. We prepare and mentor our candidates to enter the workforce as successful sales development representatives.
Strively’s 90 day SDR Whole Person Program is disciplined, synchronous & asynchronous, and mirrors a fast-paced real-life work environment. With mentorship and training, we prepare our candidates for success upon day one of employment. With tools training, professional workshops, and one-to-one coaching we take a leave no person behind approach.
Strively is a fiscally sponsored project by Community Initiatives.
Strively’s founder, Kate Leidy has been working in technology for over 17 years. After volunteering inside Salinas Correctional Facility with the incarcerated population, she recognized the personality similarity in tech sales people and those she worked with in the prison system. Observing their drive, savvy, and focus, it became clear that making space for the previously incarcerated in technology is an incredible asset to the tech industry and creating a path out of recidivism is imperative for the betterment of society as a whole.
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Strively SDR Whole Person Program Graduate
Virgil works as an SDR for Demandbase
Strively SDR Whole Person Program Graduate
Leah works as a CSX rep for Checkr
Strively SDR Whole Person Program Graduate
Ryan works as an SDR for Pilot
Strively SDR Whole Person Program Graduate
Juan works as an SDR for Gong.io
