IBM Launches Sustainability Accelerator

RT @IBM IBM stands with Ukraine. Read the statement from IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: https://t.co/z49ksERAYX https://t.co/CDYpZm87OS

While female representation in STEM has been growing in the past decades, the numbers are still far from ideal.

The solution? Initiatives that make it engaging, accessible and encourage women of all ages and stages ✨

Learn more: https://t.co/Iw6mXZbCx2
#InternationalWomensDay

Agriculture plays a big role in climate change and #tech can help make it more sustainable 💡

With amazing partners like the @fundacionplan21, we can bring key resources to farmers around the world 🌎 and make a change towards a greener future 🌱

➡️ https://t.co/RsVLXY7Y71 https://t.co/7opsmHfVg3

Good #design makes experiences more delightful. From colors and shapes to full customer journeys, Shelley has designed it all!

Dive into design principles for free: https://t.co/7M79fUxqtA https://t.co/LF8nPqybyA

Envizi, a leading data and analytics software provider for #environmental performance management, is helping organizations accelerate #sustainability initiatives and get to net zero.

Learn more: https://t.co/761T7i3QjQ https://t.co/HUOkMaMj4y

Taking a moment to listen and learn is the first step towards change. By sharing knowledge, we can break down barriers and work towards a more equitable world 🌎 for everyone.

Break the system and help create a better tomorrow ➡️ https://t.co/YzDemfH3vp
#BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/bp48vZrlQQ

We're happy that our IBM Sustainability Accelerator program, as the newest Innovation Sprint Partner at #AIM4C, will provide participating organizations #tech ➕ expertise to accelerate climate-smart agriculture solutions across the world 🌎

Here's how: https://t.co/ktcmqnYsbL https://t.co/K1RH3kt6HJ

Hear @JustinaNixon on how the power of putting science, technology and innovation in the hands of communities can help tackle environmental threats: https://t.co/76fPsw80bS https://t.co/wFizHtn93H

RT @IBMNews IBM just announced the launch of its Sustainability Accelerator. How will this initiative help combat climate change? What does this mean for nonprofit and government organizations? All this and more answered via @axios ⬇️ https://t.co/mW2B9hGOxM

RT @caro_milanesi Globally, disasters related to weather, climate or water hazard caused 2m deaths & US$ 3.64T in losses between the 1970s & 2019 disproportionally impacting underserved communities @IBM launched the Sustainability Accelerator to help combat this @ForbesTech
https://t.co/X5bEEfCEOD

Today we launched the IBM Sustainability Accelerator—supporting communities vulnerable to environmental threats.

We're happy to have these amazing partners @fundacionplan21 @heifer @nature_org in the 2021 projects and excited for the 2022 RFP!

Explore ➡️ https://t.co/2xRLkDpvr4 https://t.co/aWr9EV61yN

We're honored that SkillsBuild is part of the Silver Winner for the Anthem Awards in the DE&I category for both Partnership or Collaboration and Community Engagement 🏆

Explore SkillsBuild today: https://t.co/kaORc8Ts8O https://t.co/YmU1jgUWVi

This report highlights how organizations can dismantle the systemic inequality facing Black women in the workforce.

Find out how you can help create a more equitable, inclusive, and #diverse workplace: https://t.co/j7ELKMDuwT https://t.co/tYgl1eE7cI

RT @ITU_AIForGood Let's accelerate sustainability 🌍🌳

Join #AIforGood to discover how #AI is driving sustainability with @IBM and partners.

🌐Register here: https://t.co/pZ4Ucfsqp1
🗓️Wednesday 23 February 14:00 CET https://t.co/cJdWqyj1Eu

“Over time, I decided to drive the change I was seeking, and dedicate myself to rewriting the rulebook.” - @JustinaNixon

From students to professionals, everyone can play a part in empowering #WomenInSTEM 🌟

Get inspired by Justina's story:
https://t.co/b5ypJ3Kib0

@EdisonAwards So honored to have SkillsBuild recognized for experiential learning!

The issues of gender and racial equity go hand in hand. Intervention during the education process is key 🔑 as people’s career choices are being considered.

Check what @JustinaNixon has to say about this: https://t.co/crATDmfLyo
#WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

I am visual.
I am social.
I am analytical.

Sound like you?

If so - meet Sam and learn more about a career in #design: https://t.co/PNzK0oJlRL https://t.co/Tfk0ZSWuFq

On this #HigherEdRewired podcast of @USC, @JustinaNixon discusses growth of employee diversity, credentialing options for aspiring professionals, and providing access to skills for jobs in tech through our collaboration with HBCUs and @OneTen initiative:
https://t.co/ChlKcgNjdc

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating the stories of Black IBMers and their impact in the community and at work—now and into the future. https://t.co/GDrqifZUNj

Good #design can improve people's lives. IBM experts share how.

Lauren focuses on designing for accessibility for all ⬇️

Learn design basics with this free Adobe course: https://t.co/Oi811qlIl7 https://t.co/TKAGWszHq6

RT @IBMpolicy Cyber attacks threaten & disrupt our society, critical infrastructure & economy. @IBM is proud to partner w/@CISAGov as an Alliance Partner in the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative #JCDC. This public-private partnership will help us continue to combat cyber threats to our nation https://t.co/SXbzXRxsjg

Mentees are promoted 5 times more often than those without a #mentor according to a study by Gartner 📈

In part 2 of this series, @LydLogan shares how mentors can be helpful to peers and colleagues, as well as to aspiring professionals seeking new jobs ⬇️
https://t.co/QFlQim0QD1

How can a mentor help you grow? 🚀
👤 Personally
📚 Academically
💼 Professionally

Read what @LydLogan has to say about these life-changing relationships in this two-part series 👀 https://t.co/I0z9yjmG36
#NationalMentoringMonth

Standing out in our digital world can be tough. We've partnered with @Adobe to help you unlock your creativity through #design 🎨

Start for free: https://t.co/HgXlDyuygS https://t.co/VjrVUeKpBE

How to inspire the next-generation workforce?
1️⃣ Access to education and in-demand tech roles
2️⃣ Free digital learning
3️⃣ Public-private partnerships

@ccsinsight explains our approach through #SkillsBuild and #PTECH programs: https://t.co/tllMzxjfWj

The right career path may not be what people expect you to follow.

🌟 Success comes in different ways and learning more about career trajectories can help you figure out what's best for you.

Explore more ⬇️ https://t.co/p1k2dAkjFT

We're honored to be ranked #1 in the computer services industry and #19 overall by @justcapital_ for our efforts toward sustainability, community service, privacy for customers, and attracting workers.

Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/taOvd7nP3w
#JUST100

"Design thinking is all about problem-solving, and we all are problem solvers."

🎧 Listen to Marcsene Torchon of @IBMDesign on designing our own future: https://t.co/2y85qn58MF https://t.co/8F96OpeSwf

This year, you can develop #digital skills at your own pace and for free!

Get ready for a tech job you’ll love 💛 https://t.co/9LLIpWwFOi
#NationalTechDay https://t.co/tmxGb68VoT

Let’s play on #TriviaDay! Across how many countries 🌎 are learners using SkillsBuild?

Are you...
Data-driven? 👩‍💻
Critical thinker? 💭
Analytical? 🧐

Take a stab at learning about what it's like to be a #data analyst—one of the growing career fields in 2022.
👀 https://t.co/9LDU8gFmMG https://t.co/MokhwJ4eyI

Do you know the top 5️⃣ growing careers in 2022?

IT 💻 and Supply Chain Management 🍽 are among them according to Forbes 📖

Start your new career here: https://t.co/gKW2JNMMnN https://t.co/r1x3YHtRqq

Cybersecurity is a field of unlimited growth 🚀

Try #cybersecurity 🔐 learning before registering on #SkillsBuild!

Free and exclusive resources just for you 🎁 https://t.co/M5CkPkY6Pw https://t.co/fQNaQxjqJT

@ITU_AIForGood So proud to be a part of this! Here's to leveraging technology to mitigate the impact of #climatechange

By now you already know that the demand for #technology skills is growing rapidly 📈

But how do you prepare for tech skills-based hiring?

Start here ➡️ https://t.co/eCCbBR3j0P https://t.co/SgDrzNa5nu

Lake Sembakkam is one of the most polluted wetlands in India 🇮🇳

IBM volunteers ➕ @nature_org India team came up with ways to use #IoT, #AI to help restore the lake's water quality 🧊 and biodiversity.

Read about their story ⬇️
https://t.co/Go1CQT4vtu

Get a strong start to a new tech career 🏃‍♂️ with this exclusive guest experience on SkillsBuild.

Try out our courses for free here: https://t.co/DuLJPtHpcC https://t.co/x0bIdEYRZw

Project management skills can get you ahead in the job market.

But what does it take to be a successful project manager?

Find out: https://t.co/kh1wTxrb8T https://t.co/YiZQHTWjCc

"Let’s create an equitable future, together!" 💬

We're with you, Rodney—expanding access to #digital skills for everyone, everywhere. THIS is #Skills2030

Start here ➡️ https://t.co/V9Qht2xHbj https://t.co/oR80nN5Jl0

In the digital era, making sense of data is key 🔑 to business intelligence.

Learn to be the data analyst the job market demands: https://t.co/1RYhiK7gAC https://t.co/Tbt99QJ2Jy

From accessibility in India 🇮🇳, to blockchain for good in Pakistan 🇵🇰, to mental health in Lebanon 🇱🇧 — we're using tech ➕ talent to drive social impact.

This #InternationalVolunteerDay, get inspired with these stories
➡️ https://t.co/BAlFVY7AK8

WOW! Yen-Hsiang showed that is possible to earn 9 badges in just 2 months 🎉

Here's how he did it 👀 https://t.co/JpBUihUkAp

This is #Skills2030 https://t.co/zwTwDVifwf

Don't you just love having delightful experiences with a product or a service? ✨ The people behind these experiences are true champions of client advocacy.

Develop the core skills you need to become a client advocate for free: https://t.co/ZvbgockC4O https://t.co/dlT8QWyJFF

Providing access to the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow is a lifelong learning play.

@LydLogan talked to @uschamber about how companies are stepping up:
https://t.co/45sH6wctHo

From a #PTECH student 👨‍🎓 to a software engineer apprentice at IBM. 👨‍💻

See Everardo's journey: https://t.co/L7FsF2dS6g

This is #Skills2030 https://t.co/Z9yeD9k75q

Make the most of job market readiness with a learning path on #SkillsBuild:
✍️ Write a great resume
🚀 Boost tech skills
😎 Nail job interviews

Invest in yourself for free: https://t.co/9992oxwMgH
#CareerDevelopmentMonth https://t.co/raI1hqwogK

Is it possible to transition to a career in tech? 🤔

Christian completed the #Blockchain Curriculum on #SkillsBuild and is now a blockchain programmer. 👨‍💻

Find more upskilling stories: https://t.co/0dbt8du9SP
#Skills2030 https://t.co/p99hB6Tivn

🎉 Congratulations Saaf Water for winning the 2021 #CallforCode Global Challenge! 🏆

Learn how the team is using #TechforGood to help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems ➡️ https://t.co/1N7eMbdX9s https://t.co/tRftlIhOdd

Are students being prepared for the future of work?

@LydLogan, VP Education & Workforce Development at IBM, and @OECDEduSkills senior analyst @AnthonyMannOECD break it down for you: https://t.co/B9c9LdBpTV

What do you get when you add art ➕ tech?

Adriana solved this equation with a web design 🎨 course and a UX Design Apprenticeship 👩‍💻

#NationalSTEMDay inspo here 💡 https://t.co/5TegvMTRHs https://t.co/Z8g5Tjvbsj

How are you boosting 🚀 your entrepreneurial mindset this #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth?

The new ways of working needed to succeed in the digital economy are here to stay.

Start learning for free: https://t.co/c2CiEw9tYD https://t.co/2Oi6hb2ppe

We're so happy to be awarded the Terra Carta Seal by HRH The Prince of Wales, as part of @TheSMI.

It's an honor to be recognized for our work and alignment with the #TerraCarta—a recovery plan for Nature, People, and Planet 🌍 #SMI

Learn more: https://t.co/bCBQ2RywOU https://t.co/xQHjiS2sBI

We're committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030 #COP26 #COP26Glasgow #TogetherToNetZero @climatepledge https://t.co/IFRov4IeeB

Workplace experience and career guidance are more important for young people than ever.

🎙️ Tune into the conversation with @LydLogan and @AnthonyMannOECD on @OECDEduSkills
➡️ https://t.co/bxT7D7ewIz https://t.co/p4RfDlP5sD

👻 Halloween is around the corner! Avoid any unnecessary scares 😱 with expert tips to keep you safe and sound from cyber attacks!

#BeCyberSmart and watch it here: https://t.co/0ywFRNSmrB https://t.co/CtUF1Q3t8P

With hyper-connectivity, #cybersecurity incidents are increasing and the world 🌎 needs more cyber heroes. 🦸

#BeCyberSmart and build super skills for a cybersecurity career
➡️ https://t.co/aobYWj5nve https://t.co/1up8DbS3zC

Top 5️⃣ trends 📈 on the future of work 🚀

@JustinaNixon breaks them down here ➡️ https://t.co/zkj7z7oPCG
#Skills2030 https://t.co/zgVOBf9w6T

🤯 If you feel lost about the future of work post-COVID, try learning about #AI, #IoT, #blockchain, and #cloud.

Check out our free courses and get started 👉 https://t.co/v6uP7EBxXj https://t.co/bdIqQRtbxB

We're happy to see our commitment to skill 30 million people by 2030 highlighted in Times Square!

Learn more about how all learners can access the skills and training that the economy demands — regardless of background or circumstance: https://t.co/kKHFrG1eqb
#Skills2030 https://t.co/YOJCXshDHm

Inspired by the legacy of Joy Thomas, an Indian-American #STEM Genius, the Joy Thomas Foundation aims to positively impact students and young professionals across the 🌍 to excel 🚀

Join Arvind Krishna and tech leaders for the launch of the Foundation: https://t.co/8VqOcKFoG5

.@JustinaNixon joins this powerful panel of IBM leaders to discuss #TechforGood and @UN SDG Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure during @IdeagenGlobal 17 Days of #Sustainability.

▶️ Tune into this conversation: https://t.co/CTiA2SFBL5 https://t.co/8rOEgIBGq1

Hear @JustinaNixon's story on how the power of learning can transform people's lives #Skills2030 https://t.co/TdeIYVI32w

Closing the #skills gap is the biggest opportunity of the decade. Today, we're committing to skill 30 million people globally by 2030 with more than 170 new partnerships and program expansions in more than 30 countries 🌎

Explore how ➡️ https://t.co/tCj8QX0vbS
#Skills2030 https://t.co/wJz7afBrke

Help your students improve learning 🧠 and keep a balanced life 🧘 with the benefits of Mindfulness practice.

Start today on #MentalHealthDay
➡️ https://t.co/IXJKBUWFqa https://t.co/zAGGzLdp3J

There's nothing like seeing learners excel 😍 We're sure you'll succeed as a software developer, Apeksha!

Get on a road to a career you’ll love too: https://t.co/xZNUYHdXZR https://t.co/is79if2hhL

Shout out to all teachers around the world 🌍 fostering pathways to success! We appreciate you so much 🍎

#WorldTeachersDay https://t.co/6JakT4HTXv

#DYK: data and #AI are improving guide dog 🐶 training by detecting the personality of puppies with the help of @GuidingEyes, @NCState, and IBM.

Here's how: https://t.co/XME0cLnoLq

We love to hear stories like Sayanti Manna's 🌟

Learners from all over the world 🌍 are discovering their passions and exploring different career paths through #SkillsBuild. https://t.co/tPM24L8pcA

Ace your interview tip #2

Learn more or share with anyone who's looking to get on the road to a tech career: https://t.co/Oz2Ohhpqv3 https://t.co/NOXOvbgLh0

RT @IBM Closing the Hispanic leadership gap isn’t just about leveling the playing field; it’s about unlocking the potential of a critical segment of the workforce.

Read the study: https://t.co/i7c9wnCHeH

#HispanicHeritageMonth https://t.co/gmMzU12ugN

Ace your interview tip #1
Learn more: https://t.co/g0nuetKKVG https://t.co/EOJXGqj3Eg

How are you preparing your business for the #digital era? Learn the first steps 👣 to optimizing your digital & social presence.

Start at your own pace: https://t.co/trMUqASPNB https://t.co/z3BR75j42x

With #SkillsBuild, job seekers can access free learning pathways connected to in-demand job roles in tech.

Become a tech hero 🦸‍♀️ and celebrate #ITProDay with us
➡️ https://t.co/1C77usZ1rn https://t.co/GnjDSnaeQX

Students can practice defending a company that is the target of sophisticated cyber-attacks with the latest #Cybersecurity lab from SkillsBuild! #BacktoSchool

Step by step lab guide here: https://t.co/syoeqoTImh https://t.co/3PP8FHtOdD

Anyone, anywhere, at any time—with #SkillsBuild, you can sign up, take courses, and earn badges at your own pace.

Start building your future in tech today, for free.

Learn all about it: https://t.co/mIDAjeSUjA

The sign in my guidance counselor's window read "Free college, internships and more." It was a ball of light in the darkness. P-TECH gave me opportunities I wouldn't have otherwise had. Now I'm a woman of color in #STEM.

My name is Suyhalia. I am P-TECH➡️https://t.co/qDO73LQ64J https://t.co/QuzUAONcB3

On #OnlineLearningDay, job seekers, students, or teachers can start their journey with #SkillsBuild 💡 We'll help you explore new skills or get on the path to a new career.

➡️ https://t.co/1rmwNx6228 https://t.co/fikkcfUm3R

We're committed to access to skilling for all learners. This piece from @JustinaNixon for the @OECD dives into how we're contributing and calls for urgent cross-sector collaboration.

Join the conversation: https://t.co/iimrFWACiJ

To those working every day behind the screens in world changing technologies, today we celebrate #ProgrammersDay 🎉

Start building your career in #tech with IBM SkillsBuild for free ➡️ https://t.co/kMOL5Ob8cZ https://t.co/cMSknXZGgD

Justice enjoys working in #tech because there are always new things to learn.

Hear inspiring voices of tech
➡️ https://t.co/amd8v3fQXB https://t.co/rMFxhqMz5i

We are helping small businesses relaunch and gain speed.

🔎 Explore webinars, coaching and resources here:https://t.co/vQBVrzBWoU https://t.co/ejcpcaR1do

We love the #PTECH pride Vanessa's parents have 🚀

"Watching her perserve is a beautiful thing. That's everything you want for your child."

The future of tech is here ➡️ https://t.co/FLAv86hiL8 https://t.co/knKtOtzg9U

Want to ace your next interview? Here are 6 tips for success 👇

Want more?
Watch this video from India Miles, Digital Success Manager at IBM
🎥 https://t.co/ZtlOh52uYf https://t.co/RpNsI0vbl7

"#Cybersecurity will be the issue of this decade." - @ArvindKrishna

See how programs like SkillsBuild are helping build a more diverse cyber workforce by preparing students and workers with vital skills ⬇️ https://t.co/7EjAJidnjf

Did you know that #AI, #HybridCloud, and #Quantum can accelerate discoveries to help to solve global problems like climate change?

Learn more with @solo_assefa of @IBMResearch ⬇️
https://t.co/UtqUJ2ThTj

Regardless of your background, SkillsBuild is the place for you. Find courses, badges, and more for free! 💡

➡️ https://t.co/4eryUxRK89 https://t.co/lVjPS6uagu

RT @IBMIBV Consumers are focused on #sustainability now more than ever.

Find out how their increasing perspectives on environmental and social responsibility initiatives are driving industries to change: https://t.co/nSZfZUWKe5 https://t.co/95A6SBfkTK

We're so proud! 🤩 Our P-TECH students around the world are making a real, immediate, and lasting impact on humanitarian issues.

Get to know the winners from #CallforCodePTECH and their inspiring projects: https://t.co/wIU8ytEjT7

#WorldHumaniatarianDay https://t.co/PdT4YwJDil

Planning to start your career in tech or just looking to build new skills? Which of these #SkillsBuild learning paths would you begin first?

Start today ➡️ https://t.co/lbQPYoup22

🌾 Agrolly, the winner of the 2020 #CallForCode Global Challenge, is an app designed to provide small rural farmers with affordable access to AI-powered data and insights to help their crops.

Explore the solution here ➡️ https://t.co/FiauveHss1 https://t.co/JDDXykB7dj

We love to hear stories like Ravi's 🚀 How can we not be inspired by learners all over the world 🌍 building skills and confidence through #SkillsBuild.

See what Ravi is learning: https://t.co/RaNGhS42R1 https://t.co/Dispby7Zdb

Thanks for sharing! Very cool to see how students like Lochana are getting inspired to pursue paths in #ComputerScience and #DataScience 🎉

Explore what Lochana is learning: https://t.co/SkRyFW23ak https://t.co/J5eBYkI3BZ

We've worked with @NASSCOMfdn to train 5K+ students across India on #CloudComputing and #DataScience through IBM SkillsBuild.

Over 2K have already been placed in leading tech organizations 🚀

Learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/6J5Pk2kPGB

We're so grateful for our current interns (and for the advice of those who came before)! We're excited to see you grow your career in #STEM 🌟

👀 Inspired by these stories? Explore more here: https://t.co/OvYMyxPXbk

I have grown massively from this experience!

I am applying my communication #skills when discussing things with my teammates and managers and I learned new skills such as setting up a professional schedule and checking emails in a timely manner. https://t.co/6rRZLIYuhm

Hi, I'm Marlee! My first internship helped me discover a good fit when it came to working in private, public or non-profit sector and get some clarity on what work energized me!
My advice: Ask for feedback! What are 3️⃣things I'm doing well and 3️⃣that I could approach differently? https://t.co/2EPfFfAFOu

I'm Alana and I'm beginning my career with my IBM summer internship.

I'm learning about #cybersecurity in real time and serving as a Team Lead for other P-TECH interns. Plus, I'm building my network, skills and confidence! https://t.co/rq0EuqC2FJ

Hi! Lee here —You can probably tell from the picture but my first internship was 31 years ago. I loved learning how IBMers got things done and it fueled my curiosity for creative technology (and I'm still here!)

My advice: Work hard and be nice to people! https://t.co/CXW4bH4FEK

It's #NationalInternDay 🎉 and we're celebrating with a blast from the past 💥 and a look at the future 🚀

Check out this takeover from IBM's leaders of today and tomorrow ⬇️