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HCLTech and Pearson Partner to Accelerate Skills Development, Advance Careers and Bridge the Global Skills Gap in the AI Era
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and HCLTech, a global technology company, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to accelerate the transformation of learning, skills and workforce readiness in an AI-driven world.
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