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Cognizant Has Awarded $70 Million to Advance Globally Diverse Communities

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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TEANECK, N.J., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global technology company, has awarded $70 million in philanthropic funds through 117 grants to 77 organizations globally since 2018. This milestone builds on Cognizant's long history investing philanthropic dollars into global skilling programs and building partnerships that drive economic mobility for under-represented communities. More recently, Cognizant's corporate giving effort has been embedded as a key part of the company's Synapse initiative to train one million individuals for the jobs of the future by the end of 2026.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone builds on Cognizant's long history investing philanthropic dollars into global skilling programs and building partnerships that drive economic mobility for under-represented communities.
  • Cognizant has a deep history of investing in training and educating the global workforce, as well as uplifting underrepresented communities and marginalized groups through pathways to success.
  • Taken together, these organizations have been instrumental in inspiring, educating, and preparing communities and individuals of all ages to succeed in today's rapidly evolving workforce.
  • Cognizant believes that a key ingredient in sustainability is investing in training and upskilling so that individuals are empowered with the technology skills to maintain their livelihoods and communities.

Cognizant Has Awarded $70 Million to Advance Globally Diverse Communities

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Education, Digital technology, Volunteering, CoderDojo, Organization, Full, Cognizant, Investment, Learning, Digital integration, Woman, Policy, AI, School, CTSH, ICT Academy, Code Club, DevOps, Library, NGA, STEM, Intelligence, Senior, Best practice, Work, Workforce, Corporate Affairs, Student, Veteran, Management

TEANECK, N.J., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading global technology company, has awarded $70 million in philanthropic funds through 117 grants to 77 organizations globally since 2018. This milestone builds on Cognizant's long history investing philanthropic dollars into global skilling programs and building partnerships that drive economic mobility for under-represented communities. More recently, Cognizant's corporate giving effort has been embedded as a key part of the company's Synapse initiative to train one million individuals for the jobs of the future by the end of 2026.

Key Points: 
  • This milestone builds on Cognizant's long history investing philanthropic dollars into global skilling programs and building partnerships that drive economic mobility for under-represented communities.
  • Cognizant has a deep history of investing in training and educating the global workforce, as well as uplifting underrepresented communities and marginalized groups through pathways to success.
  • Taken together, these organizations have been instrumental in inspiring, educating, and preparing communities and individuals of all ages to succeed in today's rapidly evolving workforce.
  • Cognizant believes that a key ingredient in sustainability is investing in training and upskilling so that individuals are empowered with the technology skills to maintain their livelihoods and communities.

SAS and Sphero bring coding to students with visual impairments

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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Using SAS CodeSnaps , a collaborative coding environment requiring just a single iPad and a Sphero BOLT robot, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVI) can now conduct engaging coding lessons in the classroom.

Key Points: 
  • Using SAS CodeSnaps , a collaborative coding environment requiring just a single iPad and a Sphero BOLT robot, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVI) can now conduct engaging coding lessons in the classroom.
  • SAS CodeSnaps printable blocks are available in over 10 languages and now include an English braille version designed specifically to work well for students with visual impairments.
  • SAS worked with the Perkins School for the Blind to adapt CodeSnaps to meet the needs of students with visual impairments or blindness.
  • A new webinaron collaborative coding for all students provides guidance on:
    Interacting with the SAS CodeSnaps app and running an activity, complete with suggested modifications for students with visual impairments.