Professional Sales Degree Program

TAVS USA and SUNY Empire have partnered to launch a Professional Sales Degree Program for veterans, those transitioning out of the military, former first responders, and their family members who are interested in entering professional sales.

The program concept reduces the amount of full-time study needed. Participants then use continuing education and ongoing professional development while working in their profession, allowing them to earn an accredited Associate or Bachelor degree with less time in full-time coursework. The Associate path requires one full-time semester, followed by a paid apprenticeship. The Bachelor path requires three full-time semesters, followed by a paid apprenticeship. Participants can complete their degrees in the same overall time frame as traditional programs, including 2 years for an Associate and 4 years for a Bachelor, while reducing the amount of required full-time study by 63% to 75%.

By leveraging employer benefits, participants can also reduce overall educational costs by 60% to 75%. Graduates finish positioned for their first promotion, not just an entry-level job.

For those unsure about the level of commitment, TAVS USA is also relaunching its initial cornerstone program, the Sales Verification Certification, a free 6 to 12 week self-paced virtual program designed to provide an alternative equivalent to 12 months of sales experience.

The first official semester begins in January 2027. Learn more at tavsusa.org.