What challenges did EY face before AI implementation?

Young people and learners lack access to green skills and STEM focused educational content aligned to the needs of the evolving job market. The rapid growth of the green economy requires workforce upskilling in sustainability and technology domains. Barriers to quality education persist globally, particularly for underserved and marginalized groups. There is a lack of accessible, high-impact training to prepare learners for emerging green jobs in multiple regions (e.g., US, India, Bangladesh).

What was the impact of the AI solution?

Piloted successfully in the United States, India, and Bangladesh with thousands of learners impacted. Empowered underserved communities and youth with in-demand green and STEM skills for prospective employment. Supports the creation of an inclusive, sustainable workforce aligned to future job market needs. Contributes to EY Ripples’ aim of impacting 1 billion lives by 2030.

Source

MicrosoftExpandedProductionEvidence: Low40/100

EY empowers global learners with green skills education initiative

Updated Jun 13, 2026

EY and Microsoft partnered to launch the Green Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at developing skills for employment in the green economy. The program targets learners aged 16 and above, focusing on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and STEM upskilling. The initiative leverages the Microsoft Community Training platform to provide accessible, AI-driven educational opportunities globally. Pilot projects have already rolled out in the United States, India, and Bangladesh, positively impacting underserved communities and youth job seekers. The International Labor Organization forecasts the creation of 24 million green jobs by 2030, positioning this program as timely and impactful. EY Ripples’ goal to impact 1 billion lives by 2030 aligns with this training initiative, supporting global social equity, workforce readiness, and sustainable development. The course offers a detailed learning path with EY-curated content, all delivered virtually to accommodate different learning needs. Microsoft and EY’s partnership continues to expand for social impact, supporting broader STEM and sustainability education worldwide.

Organization: EY
Industry: Education
Location: Global
Published: May 2025

Planned next steps

The source says the pilot could deliver: Reached learners in three countries.

Why do we believe this deployment?Customer identity, provider attribution, maturity, and source checks

Customer: EY
Provider: Microsoft
Maturity: Production
Linked source: EY

Pilot projects have already rolled out in the United States, India, and Bangladesh, positively impacting underserved communities and youth job seekers

Customer identity supportedSource describes one deploymentMaturity supported

Primary read

Use case focus

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1Online Green Skills Training for Youth Employability
2AI-Driven STEM Upskilling for Underserved Communities

Young people and learners lack access to green skills and STEM focused educational content aligned to the needs of the evolving job market.
The rapid growth of the green economy requires workforce upskilling in sustainability and technology domains.
Barriers to quality education persist globally, particularly for underserved and marginalized groups.
There is a lack of accessible, high-impact training to prepare learners for emerging green jobs in multiple regions (e.g., US, India, Bangladesh).

Developed and deployed the Green Skills Passport, a free 10-hour virtual course.
Leveraged EY expertise to design a detailed sustainability, entrepreneurship, and employment skills curriculum.
Built and delivered content using the Microsoft Community Training platform for maximum global accessibility.
Program designed to be flexible and self-paced for learners aged 16 and over.

Technologies

Piloted successfully in the United States, India, and Bangladesh with thousands of learners impacted.
Empowered underserved communities and youth with in-demand green and STEM skills for prospective employment.
Supports the creation of an inclusive, sustainable workforce aligned to future job market needs.
Contributes to EY Ripples’ aim of impacting 1 billion lives by 2030.

Sources & evidence1

Evidence: Low40/100Evidence strength