India has one of the largest and most dynamic youth populations in the world. While many students aged 14-18 aspire to higher education, a significant gap exists between these aspirations and the preparedness needed to achieve them. Innovative solutions are emerging to address these challenges, focusing on aligning education with workforce needs. Innovative solutions are emerging nationwide to address these challenges, focusing on: 🔎 Identifying and aligning classroom instruction to key learning outcomes ✏️ Equipping teachers and school leaders with more tools and resources 💬 Nurturing an engaging school culture In Uttar Pradesh, the government is partnering with iDreamCareer.com to expand vocational education for 16,500 students through personalized counseling and mentorship. Meanwhile, the CM Rise program is establishing 10,000 model schools in Madhya Pradesh to create a holistic learning environment. India’s youth are brimming with potential. The innovative models not only aim to improve academic outcomes but also inspire students, providing them with the tools to achieve their dreams. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8QYS97U #Education #SkillDevelopment #skilleducation #India #Careers
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Austin, Texas 35,906 followers
We seek to accelerate opportunity for children living in urban poverty.
About us
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (www.dell.org) is dedicated to transforming the lives of children living in urban poverty around the world. With offices in Austin, TX, New Delhi, India, and Cape Town, South Africa, the Dell Foundation funds programs that foster high-quality public education and childhood health and improve the economic stability of the families we serve. To date, the foundation has committed over $2.4 billion to global children’s issues and community initiatives to accelerate opportunity for families. The foundation is expanding its work into Israel.
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https://www.dell.org
External link for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
- Specialties
- Family Economic Stablility, Student Data Systems, Philanthropy, Scholarship Programs, Health, and Education
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Austin, Texas, US
Employees at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
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The Dell Scholars Program has supported over 4,000 students on their journey to earn a college degree and build successful futures. Makaila, one of those Dell Scholars, followed her passion for public service and now works at the White House. From a young age, she knew she wanted to make a difference. “I see myself as an advocate on other people’s behalf,” she shares. Learn more about Makaila’s inspiring journey as a Dell Scholar and how it shaped her career: https://lnkd.in/gJj6fpgq #DellScholars #PublicService #HigherEducation
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In Houston, 1,440 young adults have gained career training and secured quality health care jobs right after high school. Through the Greater Houston Opportunity Youth Collaborative (GHOYC), an initiative of Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries, Inc., these young adults are positioned for long-term career success. GHOYC partners with school districts to connect recent graduates with workforce training, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and certifications needed to thrive in health care roles. In just five months, Jennifer Espinoza transitioned from high school graduate to Patient Care Technician at Memorial Hermann, Houston’s largest nonprofit health system. “It gives me a sense of purpose,” Jennifer said. “I feel like I’m making a difference.” Read more about her journey with GHOYC: https://lnkd.in/g63StRQN #CareerDevelopment #Healthcare
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For over 30 years, Walter Moreau and the Foundation Communities team have been transforming affordable housing in Greater Austin—helping nearly 25,000 families find homes and access essential services every year. Their innovative approach secures real estate in prime locations, ensuring residents live near jobs, schools, and medical facilities. And it goes beyond housing. With on-site classes, after-school programs, community events, and wellness initiatives, they create thriving neighborhoods where connections flourish, making Austin an even more vibrant and inclusive place to live. #CommunityDevelopment #AffordableHousing
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On this International Literacy Day, we’re celebrating the work of some of our partners – Springboard Collaborative, Click Learning, and LiftEd managed by British Asian Trust – and their dedication to promoting children’s literacy worldwide. From the United States to South Africa to India, these organizations are transforming lives through the power of education. #LiteracyDay #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll
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More than 200,000 Texas high school students are being prepared for life after graduation, guided by skilled school counselors and advisors. Contigo Ed equips school counselors to help students navigate pathways to college, careers, or military service across six partner school districts, aiming to ensure 75% of students are ready by 2025. To achieve this, Contigo Ed: ✅ Provides professional development workshops covering topics like career credentialing, college match, and affordability. ✅ Developing and distributes high-impact resources and lesson plans to enhance counselors' effectiveness. ✅ Offers strategic consulting to help schools build robust college and career readiness programs. Contigo Ed is committed to ensuring every student is ready for success beyond graduation. Donald Kamentz #EducationForAll #StudentSuccess #Texas
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CredRight is revolutionizing financial inclusion for small businesses in India so nano entrepreneurs are better positioned to be prosperous. Many small business owners lack access to formal financial services. CredRight helps nano enterprises secure low-interest loans to fast-track their business growth by using tools that evaluate credit eligibility and enable easy access to credit. CredRight’s innovative model increases financial inclusion by allowing borrowers to safely access formal credit, empowering small business owners to grow their businesses. Learn more about the company’s impact: https://lnkd.in/gjRdJMue #fintech #msmeloans #nanoentrepreneurs #financialinclusion
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🎓 As students return to college campuses this week, they're working toward more than a degree – they’re investing in their future. College graduates earn $1.2 million more over their lifetimes and face lower unemployment and underemployment rates than their peers. By providing financial aid, mentoring, and comprehensive support, our partners are opening doors to success, ensuring students are well-equipped to meet the demands of tomorrow's job market. ➡️ Read more about their work: https://lnkd.in/gfzyTHUs #BackToSchool #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
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Bonnievale 418 is transforming a small town in South Africa’s Western Cape with a bold vision, ZERO unemployment among young people in their community. At the heart of its mission is Jakes Gerwel Technical High School, empowering students with skills tailored to local job opportunities. The school’s curriculum equips students with practical skills in: 🧬 Engineering 🌳 Agriculture 🏛 Architecture 🔥 Welding 🪠 Plumbing Bonnievale 418’s impact is even growing beyond Bonnievale, with graduates contributing to the construction of similar institutions in the Westen Cape.
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Meet Ambika Patra, whose journey from running a temple goods store in Bhubaneswar to launching a catering equipment rental business is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit! 🌟 With support from Arthan Finance, Ambika and her husband brought their vision to life, proving that accessible financing creates new opportunities. Arthan Finance uses AI to personalize financial products for small business owners like Ambika, making credit more accessible to over 11 million nano entrepreneurs across India. #MSMEs #NanoEntrepreneurs