Accenture to equip 250,000 people by 2015

MANILA, Philippines - Accenture has announced that by 2015, it will equip 250,000 people around the world with the skills to get a job or build a business. This goal underscores Accenture’s commitment to its corporate citizenship initiative, Skills to Succeed, which, through teaming with strategic partners, educates people around the world, building skills that enable them to participate in and contribute to the economy and society. 

Additionally, Accenture and the Accenture Foundations will contribute more than $100 million over three years – in global and local giving, as well as pro bono contributions of time and Accenture employee skills – to support the company’s corporate citizenship efforts. 

“The development of human capital to achieve higher levels of performance has always been a key competence and hallmark of our company,” said William Green, chairman and CEO. “Skills to Succeed capitalizes on that experience and expertise to bring it to people looking to learn, grow and raise their level of accomplishment, enabling them to make a sustainable difference to their economic vitality, as well as to the economic vitality of their families and communities.” Accenture currently has more than 80 Skills to Succeed initiatives. 

In the Philippines, Accenture has partnered with Passerelles Numeriques (PN), a French non-profit organization based in Cebu, to help underprivileged students build the skills they need to obtain IT jobs and break out of poverty.  Last June, the Accenture Foundations awarded PN a $1.26-million grant, spread over four years, to support its System and Network Administration training initiatives. Accenture also donated 20 desktop computers to PN early this year.  

“Accenture has a long and rich tradition in corporate citizenship, so it’s no surprise that Skills to Succeed resonates with our workforce,” said Lito Tayag, Accenture Philippines country managing director.  “Their passion, experience and commitment to developing and nurturing talent fuel our initiatives – and demonstrate the impact business can have when it harnesses its talents to make a difference.” 

“We are looking to help a quarter million people around the world develop the skills and confidence to find jobs.  It’s an exciting initiative that our leadership is committed to and our people are enthusiastic about,” said Marilyn Siy, Accenture Philippines Corporate Citizenship Lead.