Cognizant Among First to Sign White House Pledge to Invest in AI Education for America's Youth

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Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) has become one of the first organizations to sign the White House's Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education. The company joins over 60 leading U.S. organizations committed to making AI education accessible to K-12 students across the United States.

The pledge, aligned with President Trump's executive order on AI education, will provide resources including funding, grants, educational materials, technology, tools, and professional development programs over the next four years. Through its global upskilling initiative Synapse, Cognizant aims to train one million individuals on advanced technologies like AI by 2026.

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• Commitment to train one million individuals on advanced technologies by 2026
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TEANECK, N.J., July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cognizant was recognized as one of the first organizations to sign the White House's Pledge to America's Youth: Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education. Cognizant joins more than 60 leading U.S. organizations that have committed to supporting America's youth and investing in AI education through this pledge.

The pledge is designed to support the goals and mission of President Trump's executive order Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for America's Youth. Working alongside the  White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education, the organizations involved in the pledge aim to make AI education accessible to K-12 students across the United States, fostering curiosity in technology and preparing the next generation for an AI-driven economy.

The pledges made by these 60+ companies intend to provide resources for youth and teachers through funding, grants, educational materials, technology, tools, professional development programs for teachers, workforce development resources, and technical expertise and mentorship over the next four years.

"We are honored to be among the first to join the White House's pledge to invest in AI education for America's youth," said Ravi Kumar S., CEO of Cognizant. "At Cognizant, we recognize the critical importance of investing in upskilling local communities. This pledge underscores our commitment to equip the next generation with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the AI era. We're not only fostering curiosity in technology but also ensuring a brighter future for all."

As a U.S. headquartered company, Cognizant's support of this pledge underscores its deep commitment to training local communities in the United States and preparing the global workforce for gainful employment in the digital age. Through Cognizant's global upskilling initiative Synapse, it aims to train one million individuals on advanced technologies like AI by 2026.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) engineers modern businesses. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world. Together, we're improving everyday life.

See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.

For more information, contact:

U.S. Name Gabrielle Gugliocciello Email gabrielle.gugliocciello@cognizant.com  Jeff DeMarrais Email Jeff.demarrais@cognizant.com

Europe / APAC Name Christina Schneider Email christina.schneider@cognizant.com

India Name Rashmi Vasisht Email rashmi.vasisht@cognizant.com

 

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FAQ

What is Cognizant's commitment to the White House AI Education Pledge?

Cognizant has pledged to support K-12 AI education through funding, grants, educational materials, technology, tools, and professional development programs over the next four years.

How many people does Cognizant plan to train through its Synapse initiative?

Through its global upskilling initiative Synapse, Cognizant aims to train one million individuals on advanced technologies like AI by 2026.

How many organizations have signed the White House's AI Education Pledge with Cognizant?

More than 60 leading U.S. organizations have joined the pledge alongside Cognizant to support AI education for America's youth.

What resources will be provided through the White House AI Education Pledge?

The pledge will provide resources including funding, grants, educational materials, technology, tools, professional development programs for teachers, workforce development resources, and technical expertise and mentorship.