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WorldClass: Empowering 100 million people

Millions of people around the world are held back from achieving their full potential. Investing in education and skills is the answer. It is the foundation of opportunity and progress and creates better futures for all.

Our future innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders will need new skills to help us meet the challenges of tomorrow. We are investing in innovative approaches to support education, digital skills development, and training opportunities so everyone can succeed in the modern economy.

Deloitte’s WorldClass ambition is to reach 100 million people by 2030 through programs and partnerships with leading educational organizations around the world. Deloitte invests our people's time, provides volunteers, and donates to support millions of students, teachers, and education leaders worldwide.

In this Deloitte original documentary series, six young adults from different continents reflect on their self-belief and share their story and aspirations for the future.

WorldClass impact in FY23

Engaging our ecosystems 

Deloitte collaborates with clients, governments, innovators, schools, universities, and NGOs to support learning and opportunity.

The WorldClass Education Challenge is a joint initiative of Deloitte and the World Economic Forum using the UpLink platform to advance solutions that will support access to quality education for more of the world’s students.

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Our partnership with One Young World (OYW) develops young professionals into future leaders who can address global issues.

Deloitte are furthering our commitment to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and create a better future by supporting innovative, youth-led initiatives like the OYW Lead2030 and sponsoring ten outstanding young leaders with fully funded scholarships to attend OYW Summits alongside our Deloitte delegation.

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Our stories

Watch the stories below to see some of the impact of our programs around the world.

Committed to building a more equitable society, Deloitte Indonesia is working Barry Callebaut to help able economic sustainability in rural Indonesia through skills development, knowledge sharing, and mentorship

Job Oyebisi’s dream is that every student in Nigeria has access to quality STEM education. His innovation StanLab is helping to make this a reality.

Utsav Kheria is transforming learning opportunities for millions of 3- to 8-year-olds across India, giving them a vital early boost to their education.

Big ideas, great impact: three young leaders who are changing the world

Education, gender equality, digital skills, and climate change. These are 2021’s One Young World Lead2030 challenge winners.

Unlocking opportunity, one Career Lab at a time

Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers.

Empowering 250 refugees in Switzerland to find jobs and stability

Through Deloitte’s WorldClass initiative, we are committed to expanding opportunities for 100 million people by 2030.

These 12 innovators are transforming the future of education

We are excited to announce the Top Innovators selected for The WorldClass Education Challenge on the World Economic Forum’s Uplink platform

Addressing energy poverty

Working with SolarBuddy to bring solar-powered lights to more than 10,000 people around the world

Blogs from our people

Hear from our own professionals on how they are contributing their skills to make an impact that matters. 

Laura Grootenboer, Program Manager Deloitte Impact Foundation and One Young World delegate

At Deloitte, we’re helping advance inclusive and sustainable progress across the issues that matter most. Discover our impact over the past year.