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Foster youth entrepreneurship and prepare for the future of work: Enroll 1 million users in free HP LIFE e-learning program by 2025
Description/achievement of initiative

Lifelong learning that supports upskilling, re-skilling, and entrepreneurial thinking will be critical to power thisfuture economy. HP LIFE (Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs), an HPFoundation program aims to enroll 1 million users worldwide between 2016 and 2025. HP LIFE currently provides 32 business and IT skills training courses in seven languages. It is best leveraged by those approximately 16 years of age or older.

Implementation methodologies

We partner with non-profits, the private sector, and governments to expand this free resource to those seeking these entrepreneurship and business skills training and receive impact metrics such as number of users, number of courses taken per user, course satisfaction and course completion rates. We also support partners that leverage HP LIFE as part of a wider employment/job creation effort, such as our partnership with UNIDO on the Mashrou3i program in Tunisia. HP LIFE is free, and accessible both on and offline. https://www.life-global.org

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

HP Foundation; HP Inc.
Progress reports
Goal 4
4.4 - By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
4.5 - By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations
Goal 8
8.6 - By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training
10 / 2025
1,000,000 young people trained in relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, ICT skills and soft skills
Financing (in USD)
1 USD
In-kind contribution
HP LIFE is a free, global e-learning program providing business and IT skills training. Currently offered are 32 courses, available in 7 langauges.
Staff / Technical expertise
HP LIFE is supported by a team of approx. 8 individuals from the HP Foundation and HP Inc.  

Basic information
Time-frame: 2016-01-01 - 2025-10-31
Website
Partners
HP Foundation; HP Inc.
Countries
Contact information
Michele Malejki, Global Head, Social Impact Programs, Michele.Malejki@hp.com
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