Free digital education for young people: YMCA and HP offer access to essential courses for the future of work
26 February 2025
In an ever-changing world, digital skills and innovation are essential for success. Thanks to the partnership between the YMCA and the HP Foundation, disadvantaged youth and communities around the world now have free access to HP LIFE, an online course platform designed to develop essential skills for the job market and entrepreneurship.
What is HP LIFE?
HP LIFE (Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs) is a global entrepreneurship and IT skills training program offered free of charge by the HP Foundation. The platform provides over 30 online courses available in eight languages, including English, French, Spanish and Simplified Chinese. These courses are designed for students, entrepreneurs and anyone interested in lifelong learning, offering the opportunity to learn essential business concepts and digital skills.
Recommended Courses:
- Artificial Intelligence for Beginners: Discover how artificial intelligence can transform the way we work and live, and how you can use AI-based tools to prepare for the future of work.
- Business Email Communication: Learn how to write clear and effective professional emails, essential for business communication.
- Agile Project Management: Learn how to optimize product and team development processes using agile methods.
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Awareness: Learn how to identify and protect against cyber threats by ensuring the security of digital information.
YMCA and HP Foundation Partnership:
In 2022, the World YMCA and the HP Foundation initiated a partnership to accelerate digital equity among youth and marginalized communities. Seven YMCAs in different countries have integrated HP LIFE courses into their programmes, giving young people the opportunity to develop their digital competencies and actively participate in an increasingly digitized world.
Accessibility and benefits:
HP LIFE courses are available online and can be accessed anywhere and anytime, allowing learners to learn at their own pace. For mobile device users, there is also a dedicated app to download courses for offline learning.
This initiative underlines the commitment of the YMCA and the HP Foundation to bridge the digital divide and provide inclusive access to technology and education for all.
