RECENT HIGHLIGHTS Skill building for a digitally Partnering to map global school inclusive future locations and internet status to To deliver digital inclusion, we must go beyond the help drive digital inclusion device and high-speed broadband to ensure we’re Dell and UNICEF USA have teamed up to tackle creating solutions with lasting benefits. That not one of the biggest issues facing children’s only includes providing skill building opportunities learning globally: connecting every school to that help people understand the basics of the internet. Together, we know that when all computer technology and how to use it, but also children have access to equitable learning, kids involves training in soft skills, such as critical can survive and thrive. This two–year partnership thinking, communication and collaboration. supports Giga, a joint initiative of UNICEF and the Since 2013, Dell has invested over $90 million International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It to advance STEM initiatives globally. We’re also aims to connect every school in the world to the creating innovative partnerships and programs Internet by 2030. Giga maps schools’ Internet to create pathways for talent to enter — and access in real time, creates models for innovative reenter — STEM-related jobs, regardless financing, and supports governments contracting “We are very excited to of whether they are students or seasoned for connectivity. professionals, have different skills or are from Dell is proud to be a part of this incredibly have Dell join the Giga another industry. important initiative. By understanding where global network Through our partnerships we’ve helped create young people do or do not have access to the of partners. They will open-to-all digital literacy programs, such as the internet, we can better identify gaps and work Get Digital Skills website and Develop with Dell. toward closing the digital divide. add significantly to We’ve developed resources to help educators Giga’s open-source incorporate digital skill building into their curriculum with Blended Learning, and we provide efforts to identify, certification and skill building opportunities with finance and connect Student TechCrew, Girls Who Game and Solar Community Hubs, formerly Solar Learning Labs. every school in the These programs help deliver digital literacy, as world to the internet.” well as life and career skills aimed at preparing students and community members for the future. CHRIS FABIAN GIGA CO-FOUNDER AND LEAD INTRO OUR PLAN GOALS DASHBOARD ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY CULTIVATING INCLUSION TRANSFORMING LIVES ETHICS & PRIVACY SUPPLY CHAIN BY THE NUMBERS APPENDIX 89