An American multinational technology corporation, IBM is offering free STEM courses, Job skills, and credentials.
Commenting on the courses the company said, “Earn digital credentials from IBM and other companies for free. These free credentials help you in your career development, show that you’re ahead of the curve, and that you have foundational knowledge and skill set in topics that are driving the future.”
- Learners: Commenting on the courses the company said, “Build your dream career in technology with these free learning resources. Explore courses and earn digital credentials to show the world what you know.” The company is conducting under three categories High school students, Collage Students, and Adult Learners. To know more click here.
- Educators Commenting for the courses the company said, “Create new learning opportunities for your students with cutting edge educational resources from global tech leaders.” To know more click here.
- Organizations: Commenting on the courses the company said, “World-class tech learning and job skills for schools, colleges, & communities. Enhance your curriculum with cutting-edge learning resources from global tech leaders. Help your students build core workplace and technical skills— and join the workforce of the future.”
“Technology training can have a transformational effect on a person’s life,” said Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Chief Impact Officer.
“There are many misconceptions about what’s needed to pursue a rewarding and lucrative career in today’s rapidly advancing workplace. This is why we must raise awareness of the breadth of science and technology roles that exist across industries. Together with our IBM SkillsBuild partners, we’re highlighting the many pathways that exist for underrepresented communities to pursue futures in tech”, Justina Nixon-Saintil added.
To help tackle these misconceptions and bring STEM education closer to historically underrepresented communities in the field, IBM is announcing 45 new educational partners around the world.
These IBM SkillsBuild collaborations across social service, economic development, and vocational organizations, as well as government agencies, and universities, will make free online learning widely available, with clear pathways to employment.
Many of these organizations focus on specific communities that are underrepresented in technology and will help skill women, including mothers returning to the workforce, ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, and refugees.
