Salesforce is a collaborative and supportive community, with everyone willing to help others get a step up in the ecosystem. This is the spirit that Gaspar Rodriguez , Nick Broekema , and Marielle Schweickart wanted to capture when they founded Blue Road Academy (formerly RefugeeForce ) in 2018 – to help un- and under-employed refugees in the Netherlands secure a Salesforce role. Now they have expanded all over Europe, but they still have the same goal: to change the perceptions of employers, organizations, and the general public in terms of the experience and skills that newcomers can bring as they build new lives in their host countries...

We are pleased to launched our first ever Utrecht program. Meet the Winter 2024 Class.

Say Hello to the Winter Amsterdam 2024 Class

We are pleased to announce our first ever Women's Only program in Amsterdam 👩‍💻

Say Hello to the Fall Groningen 2023 Class 🍂

Say Hello to the Summer Arnhem 2023 Class ☀️

Say Hello to the Summer Berlin 2023 Class ☀️

Seeking a Life of her Own The story of Apitha (Joy) Seetalaratsamee Before their paths crossed ours, they were already on an incredible journey. The alumni and participants at Blue Road Academy have countless stories. Stories full of strength, perseverance, and hope – stories that deserve to be told. This time, we are happy to share the story of Apitha Seetalaratsamee, an English teacher who took matters into her own hands and relocated to Germany in order to gain independence.

Walk Around Freely The story of Kamal Alaya Before their paths crossed ours, they were already on an incredible journey. The alumni and participants at Blue Road Academy have countless stories. Stories full of strength, perseverance, and hope – stories that deserve to be told. This time, we are happy to share the story of Kamal Alaya, who saw his move to the UK as a chance to get into the industry he always wanted to be in — the world of tech.