S&P Global and the S&P Global Foundation Announce Next Phase In $10 Million StepForward Initiative

S&P Global and the S&P Global Foundation Announce Next Phase In $10 Million StepForward Initiative

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Publish Date: 2026-05-14 08:00:00

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• StepForward Initiative Launch: S&P Global and the S&P Global Foundation announce a $10 million, three-year initiative called StepForward, aimed at equipping the next generation with AI skills for success.
• Global Collaboration: StepForward involves global and regional collaborators, including MIT RAISE and the UN Youth Office, providing AI education and workforce readiness programs.
• Funding and Partnerships: Grants from the S&P Global Foundation support various organizations, with a combined effort led by eight strategic collaborators focusing on human-centric skills and AI.
• Volunteer Expertise: The initiative utilizes skills-based volunteering from S&P Global employees to channel expertise to organizations involved in the StepForward program.
• Skills and Awareness Campaign: The initiative aims to drive awareness and access to future-ready skills by working with global entities to spotlight needed competencies for evolving labor markets.