This funding will help broaden access to K-12 STEM education and advance equitable career pathways, a philanthropic commitment consistent with Cognizant’s vision to leverage technology to improve everyday life.
The financial contributions announced today will support the following organizations:
● Ada Developers Academy
● Blind Institute of Technology
● Code.org
● Dalhousie University
● DonorsChoose
● Girlstart
● JA Central Ontario
● Marcy Lab School
● NCWIT
● Road to Hire
● Turing School of Software and Design
● The University of Montana AIMS Program
● The University of Toronto
● Work Shift
“Cognizant understands the power of technology to modernize, reimagine, and transform communities,” said Tobi Young, Head of Philanthropy, and SVP, Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, Cognizant. “Through our philanthropic efforts, we are expanding on-ramps to tech careers through greater access to high-quality STEM education and inclusion for those historically underrepresented in the industry. We are proud to partner with these 14 organizations to accelerate their work preparing talented young people and adults to succeed in the workforce of today and tomorrow.”
Cognizant has long-standing global commitment to promote inclusion, elevate underserved communities, and prepare people for the future of work.
Since 2018 alone, Cognizant has provided support to more than 70 organizations working to provide individuals with the quality education, training, and job opportunities required to improve economic and social mobility, among its other corporate social responsibility initiatives. In 2021, the company announced a new five-year, $250 million effort including philanthropic funding and in-kind contributions to advance economic mobility, educational opportunity, and health and well-being in communities around the world.