In celebration of the International Day of Education, tech education non-profit Coded by: announces a new three-year partnership with global investment company abrdn, with funding through the abrdn Charitable Foundation.
Coded by, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing young people with the tech skills and entrepreneurial mindset to succeed in the innovation economy, is proud to announce a transformative three-year partnership with abrdn, a global investment company. This strategic collaboration will drive innovative programming, expand access to STEM education, and inspire the next generation of leaders in technology and entrepreneurship - highlighting both organization’s commitment to fostering economic opportunity in the tech industry.
The grant will enable Coded by: to increase the number of students served annually, as well as enhance educational experiences and outcomes through updated curriculum and increased instructor capacity.
Through this investment, it is estimated that over 6,000 will benefit from enhanced access to quality tech education and career pathways. The expected outcomes include increased interest in technology careers, higher enrollment in post-secondary education, and expanded career opportunities for participants.
"We are incredibly grateful to abrdn for their support," said Danae Mobley, CEO at Coded by. "This contribution will allow us to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people in Philadelphia, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the tech sector."
abrdn is thrilled about the partnership. “We are excited to launch our first Powerful Partnership in the US working with Coded by: to break down barriers to education and careers within the tech industry. Technology is a key element of the abrdn Charitable Foundation’s strategy and a crucial enabler in our industry, so we’re delighted to help inspire the next generation of leaders in this space,” said Kirsty Brownlie, Senior Social Impact and Partnerships Manager at abrdn. “As part of our global sustainability strategy, colleagues are entitled to three days volunteer leave a year and we look forward to engaging our US colleagues with Coded by: to provide skills based volunteering creating a truly impactful partnership.
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About Coded by:
Coded by: (formally Coded by Kids) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on preparing people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space through education programs, resources, and support. Their vision is to be a catalyst for the leaders of the world’s most impactful tech companies. Learn more at codedby.org or by following them on LinkedIn or Instagram.
About abrdn:
abrdn is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save, and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
abrdn manages and administers £511.4bn worth of assets for clients (as at 31 December 2024).
Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and ii – focused on the changing needs of our clients.
At abrdn, we connect people to opportunities, to their communities and to the natural world. We do this through employee engagement and building partnerships through our charitable giving strategy, governed through the abrdn Charitable Foundation, a registered charity in Scotland (SC042597).
