Santander invests $25 million to future-proof skills and unlock access to education

Santander US has committed $25 million to advancing education, employability and entrepreneurship — a move aimed squarely at bridging the skills gap in an increasingly fast-changing job market. The initiative includes $10 million in new scholarships and university grants, with open-access opportunities launching this summer through the Santander Open Academy platform.

Backed by insights from its global Tomorrow’s Skills report, the bank is responding to a pressing challenge: while nearly 80% of Americans value lifelong learning, cost remains the top barrier. Santander’s solution? Free, globally available educational tools to equip learners of all backgrounds with future-ready skills.

From funding education to powering over 50,000 entrepreneurs in 2024 alone, this bold investment reflects the bank’s growing role in shaping the workforce of tomorrow — and a belief that businesses have a stake in driving inclusive economic opportunity.

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