Leading online training platform joins forces with tech sales residency program to provide graduates with direct pathway to paid employment
Nashville, TN – July 9, 2025 – Aspireship, a leading online training platform, today announced a strategic partnership with SV Academy, a leading sales and client experience residency program. This collaboration creates a seamless pathway for Aspireship graduates to transition from training to paid employment in sales and customer success roles.
Addressing the Skills-to-Employment Gap
While the demand for skilled SaaS and B2B professionals continues to grow, many career changers and new graduates struggle to bridge the gap between completing training and landing their first role. This partnership directly addresses that challenge by providing Aspireship graduates with priority access to SV Academy’s proven Residency Program, which places participants in paid positions with partner companies while providing ongoing support during their first three months of employment.
“We’ve always been committed to not just training great SaaS and B2B professionals, but ensuring they successfully launch their careers,” said Corey Kossack, Founder and CEO of Aspireship. “This partnership with SV Academy represents a significant step forward in our mission. Our graduates now have a clear, supported pathway from training to employment, with the added benefit of earning while they gain real-world experience.”
About the Partnership
Aspireship graduates can access this new resource immediately upon SaaS Sales or Customer Success course completion. The application process has been designed to be straightforward, with Aspireship providing graduates with detailed information about how to take advantage of this opportunity.
SV Academy’s Residency Program has successfully placed hundreds of sales and customer success professionals in rewarding careers, with participants earning competitive salaries while receiving mentorship and ongoing professional development.
“We’re excited to partner with Aspireship to create a more seamless transition from training to career success,” said Michael Colonnese, CEO of SV Academy. “At SV Academy, we’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be for talented individuals to break into sales and customer success roles, even with excellent training. This partnership with Aspireship allows us to work with graduates who have already demonstrated their commitment to learning the fundamentals, and then provide them with the real-world experience and mentorship they need to truly thrive.”
How the Partnership Works
Aspireship graduates who complete their training courses will be eligible to submit priority applications to SV Academy’s Residency Program. This unique program offers:
- Paid real-world experience with established partner companies
- Free ongoing training and support during the first three months of employment
- Reduced risk for both new professionals and hiring companies
- Direct placement in sales and customer success roles
The partnership streamlines what has traditionally been a challenging transition period, providing graduates with immediate next steps rather than leaving them to navigate the job market alone.
Expanding Impact While Maintaining Focus
As part of this strategic shift, Aspireship is transitioning away from operating its internal Talent Network to focus on its core strength: delivering world-class training. The partnership with SV Academy ensures that graduates continue to receive comprehensive career support while allowing Aspireship to concentrate on what it does best.
“This partnership allows us to be more committed than ever to our students’ success,” Kossack added. “By collaborating with SV Academy, we’re providing our graduates with access to a specialized career placement program that has a proven track record of helping people land and succeed in sales roles.”
About Aspireship
Aspireship, a leading online training platform, has helped over 35,000 professionals transition into successful careers through its comprehensive, practical training programs. Aspireship’s courses are designed by industry experts and focus on real-world skills that employers value.
About SV Academy
SV Academy is a tech sales residency program that helps people break into sales and customer success careers by providing real-world experience with established companies. The program combines practical training with paid employment opportunities, creating a risk-free environment for both participants and hiring partners. SV Academy has successfully placed professionals across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
