The future of work is being rewritten in real time. AI and digital skills are no longer “nice-to-have”, they’re the foundation for every new career pathway being created. And yet, for too many people, access to these skills remains out of reach.
That’s why we’re proud to announce our collaboration with IBM SkillsBuild, a global digital learning platform committed to skilling 30 million people by 2030. Together, we’re bringing AI and digital skills training to the communities that need them most.
This partnership combines IBM Skillsbuild’s powerful learning platform with Lynx Impact, our initiative designed to connect underserved learners with the training, coaching, and career pathways that unlock brighter futures.
What the Partnership Means
IBM SkillsBuild provides learners worldwide with free access to courses in AI, cybersecurity, data science, job readiness, and professional skills. Learners earn industry-recognised digital badges and take part in project-based learning designed to prepare them for real-world employment.
By working with Lynx, this global mission is being extended to hard-to-reach communities, including individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, frontline workers, and underserved individuals who are often excluded from traditional education systems.
Introducing Lynx Impact
At Lynx, we believe talent is everywhere, but access to opportunity is not.
Lynx Impact enables individuals and corporations to fund transformative learning programs for marginalised populations. Sponsors (whether a Fortune 500 company or a single individual) can support anywhere from one learner to thousands across geographies.
What sets Lynx Impact apart:
- Career alignment: We focus on language, digital, and market-ready skills to help learners access real jobs.
- 1:1 Success Coaching: Every learner is paired with a Lynx coach who helps them stay on track and complete their programs.
- Impact visibility: Sponsors receive clear reporting, real-time progress updates, and stories that show exactly how their support is changing lives.
- Proven results: Learners supported by Lynx have achieved double the completion rates of industry averages and report 97% satisfaction in their programs.
How Lynx Impact Works with IBM SkillsBuild
Here’s the power of this collaboration:
- IBM SkillsBuild provides world-class training. Free courses in AI and digital skills that are industry-recognised and future-proof.
- Lynx Impact ensures access. We identify and onboard underserved learners through our grassroots partnerships and nonprofit networks.
- Lynx coaching ensures success. Every learner gets personalised support to build confidence, finish training, and take the next step toward employment.
- Sponsors see the difference. Companies that work with Lynx align their ESG goals with tangible outcomes: stronger communities, increased diversity, and real career opportunities created.
Together, this partnership makes IBM’s skilling goals a reality while positioning Lynx Impact as the bridge that transforms access into achievement.
The Impact Ahead
The need for bold action has never been greater. Research shows that by 2030, nearly 40% of workers’ core skills will need to change. Without new pathways, millions risk being left behind in the AI economy.
Through this collaboration, Lynx and IBM are creating new entry points for those who need them most. Whether it’s those without traditional education gaining digital literacy, a frontline worker transitioning into tech, or a young professional finding a new pathway in AI, the impact is real, measurable, and scalable.
For companies, the opportunity is equally powerful. By sponsoring Lynx Impact, organisations don’t just “give back”, they lead the way in building the workforce of the future.
👉 Could your organisation sponsor underserved communities’ education? Get in touch with our team today.
