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Udemy Improves Lives Through Learning, Delivering Equitable Skills Education to Lift Learners and Communities
Dynamic online learning marketplace releases its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impact report, showcasing its commitments and progress
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[{"type":"text","content":"Dynamic online learning marketplace releases its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) impact report, showcasing its commitments and progress toward providing education to all\nSAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Udemy, a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced the publication of its inaugural “ESG Impact Report: Improving Lives Through Learning.” The report highlights Udemy’s positive societal impact since its founding in 2010, specifically spotlighting the advancement opportunities that online education enabled during the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the company’s continued work to help individuals, communities and organizations globally gain marketable skills for future success. As of May 2022, 52 million learners and 68,000 instructors are part of the Udemy online education marketplace. “Access to high-quality education lifts individuals, and in turn, lifts businesses, communities, and societies,” said CEO Gregg Coccari. “During a time of intensifying market volatility and increasing inequality around the globe, we're proud that our platform enables real-world experts from across the world to improve their own lives by teaching online while also improving outcomes for individuals and organizations everywhere.” Udemy’s impact strategy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and is focused on three key pillars: Providing Quality Education: Udemy is committed to improving the lives of people around the world with equitable access to learning opportunities and continued investment in supporting lifelong learners at home and at work.Advancing Talent, Global Expertise, and Economic Opportunity: Udemy helps organizations of all kinds prepare for the ever-evolving future of work by providing employers the power to develop in-house expertise and to satisfy employees’ hunger for learning and development.Catalyzing Diversity and Inclusivity: Udemy provides a platform for upskilling and pursuing learning paths that unlock career opportunities regardless of prior formal education or geography. Highlights of Udemy’s ESG efforts featured in the report include: As of Q4 2021, empowered more than 49 million people around the world to advance their own skills using the platform.Expanded digital learning opportunities across global borders with ...