¡°Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. The zip code where you¡¯re from shouldn¡¯t determine where you end up. Together, we can help address the opportunity gap and create a robust economy that elevates human potential.¡±??
¡ªCarrie Varoquiers, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Âé¶¹´«Ã½
We¡¯ve awarded over $49 million since 2013.
Workforce development grants that propel careers.
We invest in organizations that equip people for tech-enabled and green jobs through coding classes, skills training, certification refreshers, and more.
Investments that shape the future for us all.
Our Upstream Grant Fund supports organizations tackling global challenges such as disaster prevention, health emergencies, and building inclusive communities.
We¡¯re on a mission to close the opportunity gap.
Our workforce development movement, Opportunity Onramps?, provides paid training, internships, and job opportunities for candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Interested in working with us?
If your organization pioneers workforce development programs and you believe your mission aligns with ours, please?email us with a description of your work. If there¡¯s a fit, we¡¯ll contact you to request further information.
Real stories. Real impact.
Closing America¡¯s opportunity gap.
Check out UNTAPPED, a Âé¶¹´«Ã½-developed documentary showcasing the power of skills-based hiring.
Addressing root causes with upstream investments.
Learn how the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation invests in prevention initiatives.
Empowering talent with skills-based hiring.
Discover how skills-first hiring is reshaping the way we think about talent.
PARTNERSHIPS
Pioneering positive change around the world.
Our grants provide significant funds, employee volunteering and mentoring opportunities, technical assistance, and trust-based collaboration to support our grantee partners across the globe.?
- Workforce Development
- Green Jobs
- Workforce Development Field Building
- Upstream Grants
- Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Headquarters Regional Grants
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EMEA
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Meet our leadership team.
The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Foundation is led by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Chief Philanthropy Officer Carrie Varoquiers and governed by the following individuals who graciously give their time to serve on the board of directors.
Aneel Bhusri
Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Carl Eschenbach
CEO, Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Mike Frandsen
Former Executive Director of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Âé¶¹´«Ã½
Carol Lindstrom
Former Vice Chairman of Deloitte LLC
Tony La Russa
Former Major League Baseball Manager; Co-Founder, Animal Rescue Foundation
Stephen E. Taylor
Attorney and Founder of Taylor & Company Law Offices, LLP
Steve Young
National Football League Hall of Famer; Founder and Chairman, Forever Young Foundation
Jay Banfield
Chief Economic Mobility Officer, All Home