Deloitte is committed to expanding opportunities for 100 million individuals by 2030 by developing job skills, improving educational outcomes, and providing opportunities for those from underrepresented and marginalized groups worldwide. This commitment is rooted in the belief that education and skill development are foundational to creating better futures for all, aiming to address and bridge the gap in educational inequality exacerbated by global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Lead2030 Challenge for SDG4, supported by Deloitte for the fifth year, focuses on empowering and funding scalable youth-led solutions that employ innovative approaches and technology to improve educational outcomes and skills training. The challenge prioritizes projects that address the root causes of educational inequality, have a clear potential for measurable impact and scalability, promote collaboration for accelerated impact, and engage a diverse range of stakeholders for collective achievements. Specifically, it looks for initiatives that: create skills development or lifelong learning opportunities, fuel entrepreneurial skills to develop new job creators, enhance access to education for those impacted by the global economy's rapid changes, and support digital skills and technology adoption for better access to education and skills development. The winning solution receives a US$50,000 grant from Deloitte, sponsorship to the One Young World Summit, and 12 months of mentorship from Deloitte professionals to further develop and scale their initiative.