We’re thrilled to announce a new chapter in our longstanding partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). We are expanding our work together to enhance hashtag#learning for millions of people through cloud and AI tools that personalize education, improve accessibility, and offer real-time insights. As hashtag#AI transforms education and the world of work, improving people’s ability to learn is vital for an adaptive workforce primed for continual upskilling, career pivots, and personal career fulfilment. This collaboration will help enhance the learning experience, with the goal of making learning more efficient and effective. Read more about the announcement and the work we will be doing together here: https://lnkd.in/eHF85r4d
The world faces a skills gap – one that starts early in people’s learning journeys. To thrive in our tech-driven society, we must reshape learning so employees can adapt quickly, and employers can reskill their talent in the age of AI. Together with Microsoft, we can start to solve this problem through AI-powered products and services that will prepare hundreds of millions for a new era of work. Discover more: http://spr.ly/6044aVFY2
As AI transforms our economies and societies, a billion people will need reskilling by 2030. The skills gap is growing, but we're excited to collaborate with ServiceNow to help close it. Together, we'll revolutionize workforce development, helping leaders' future-proof their businesses and create enriching learning experiences that boost employee engagement and career progression in the age of AI.
Pearson Expands College and Early Career Programming to More Than Half of Connections Academy Schools in the Country
This Women’s History Month, we want to honor the remarkable women shaping the world of our employees. For our first highlight, we’re shining a spotlight on Marykay Wells, our Chief Information Officer, as she pays tribute to the women who have inspired her throughout her career. At Pearson, we believe that learning is not just a stage of life but a lifelong journey. Marykay’s shout-out to the women who influenced her shows that some of the best teachers in your learning journey are the people you know: coaches, friends, and co-workers. #womenshistorymonth #influentialwomen #inspireinclusion
We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Chief Human Resources Officer, Ali Bebo, who joins us with over 20 years leadership experience and a passion for transforming cultures by connecting purpose with performance. Welcome to the team, Ali!
Our purpose is to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. This doesn’t just apply to the learners using Pearson products and services around the world; by investing in our people, we want to make work better, more productive and more rewarding. It’s good for our business, and good for the millions of learners we help every day. That’s why we’re so proud to have been awarded Gold against the Investors in People standard in the UK, in recognition of our commitment to high performance through good people management.
Today, we have announced an update on succession planning and additional forthcoming Board changes. Notably, Sidney Taurel, our Chair, has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chair and step down from the Board in due course, no later than the 2022 Annual General Meeting. We are also delighted to announce that Annette Thomas, CEO of Guardian Media Group is joining our Board as of 1st October 2021.
Shaping a better future for our world means becoming informed global citizens. We’re committed to developing tools and resources to help educators and learners make a lasting impact and tackle issues like poverty, inequality, and Climate Change head on.
Our mission is to help change lives through learning, and we’re delighted to partner with BBC Studios to launch Speak Out for Sustainability, bringing together educators and learners around the world to raise awareness and inspire interaction with key sustainability issues. Discover how you can get involved.
