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Future forward education

Our commitment

Kyndryl supports access to technology-enabled, learner-centric education that helps people build the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Through our programs and partnerships, we expand opportunities for learners, job seekers and communities. 

We demonstrate this commitment by: 

  • Building skills that support career development and create pathways to meaningful employment.
  • Partnering with organizations at the forefront of upskilling for the era of digital transformation.
  • Connecting learners with Kyndryl employees through mentorship, career guidance and skills-based engagement to help them explore  technology careers and strengthen their professional and interpersonal skills.

Highlights of Future Forward Education initiatives 

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Inspiring the next generation of global leaders through STEAM education (Global)
 

Leveraging the success of a program developed in LATAM countries, Kyndryl and United Way expanded their partnership to Japan, Spain and France to deliver “Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Leaders through STEAM Education” in communities. With the engagement of Kyndryl volunteers, this collaboration has now provided education, training and workshop experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) to over 8,500 students and educators.

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Collaboration with Generation (Brazil)


Kyndryl partnered with Generation, a nonprofit enterprise dedicated to tackling youth unemployment and enhancing young people's access to job opportunities and professional development across multiple countries. Kyndryl enabled Generation’s volunteers to serve as mentors for students keen on entering the IT world as budding professionals. The inaugural phase of this initiative brought together 49 mentors, facilitating 49 young professionals in securing their initial career openings. Now in its second iteration, 42 volunteers are actively involved.

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Collaboration with The Prince’s Trust (U.K.)
 

The Prince’s Trust is a nonprofit enterprise that supports young people aged 11 to 30 who are unemployed or struggling at school and at risk of exclusion. Kyndryl established a three-year partnership in December 2022 and provides support for the Trust’s education programs and skills-based volunteering opportunities for Kyndryl employees. In FY24, Kyndryl employees positively impacted 135 individuals via education activities, including interview practice, resume reviews, presentation skills workshops, enterprise challenges, and sustainable business sessions.

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Developing future digital talent (Japan)

Tokyo P-TECH is a public-private partnership that brings together technical high schools, higher education institutions and industry to develop the next generation of digital talent. Since 2023, Kyndryl Japan has partnered with Tokyo Metropolitan Fuchu Technical High School to provide mentoring, career education and hands-on learning opportunities for 90 students. In 2026, Kyndryl received a commendation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of Education in 2026 for its contribution.

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Empowering high school students with digital skills (Hungary)

The DigiWise Challenge engaged students from local high schools in an eight-month competition focused on digital literacy, cybersecurity, AI and responsible technology use. The competition was built around real-world digital challenges and students developed critical future-ready skills while strengthening their understanding of digital trust and resilience. More than 600 volunteer hours were contributed by Kyndryl professionals who served as mentors, judges and subject matter experts, demonstrating the company’s commitment to empowering the next generation of digital talent and fostering stronger connections between education, technology, and society.

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Contact us to learn more about Kyndryl’s commitment to Social Impact.