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Santander is one of the world’s largest private sector contributors to education, employability and entrepreneurship through a unique global initiative. We have a long-standing commitment to helping people access life-long learning and supporting entrepreneurs, companies and SMEs launch and grow businesses. We also accompany universities through the transition towards sustainability processes and digitization.
Supporting these three pillars is essential for individual and collective growth and lay the foundations of a prosperous, equitable future. Education is crucial in providing the necessary preparation to respond to the challenges society faces. We collaborate with universities, drivers of progress and key in creating a solid competency framework.
By improving their skills, people enhance their employability and have more options to find or change jobs and boost their future career prospects. Those who decide to launch their business as entrepreneurs can access support and resources to develop and scale their idea.
In 2023 alone, Santander invested €105 million and supported more than 498,000 people and businesses. However, we have committed to invest an extra €400 million euros between 2023 and 2026. We are the highest ranked bank on Fortune magazine's 2023 ‘Change the World’ list which recognises companies helping address society’s biggest challenges.
supporting education, employability and entrepreneurship
euros invested in 27 years
people and businesses helped in 27 years
institutions and organisations from 26 countries
supporting education, employability and entrepreneurship
euros invested in 27 years
people and businesses helped in 27 years
institutions and organisations from 26 countries
"When society invests in education, it grows sustainably, is more open and diverse, creates opportunity for everyone, and can tackle the conflicts and challenges of the future."
“We focus support on three pillars: education, employability, and entrepreneurship, which are essential for the growth of our communities and lay the foundations of a prosperous, and equitable future."
Three pillars that are key for the progress of society:
Education
We support universities through the transformation they are undergoing to adapt to the needs of the present and the future, particularly in digitization.
Employability
We facilitate lifelong learning through training that enables the development of professional skills and improves people’s ability to access the labour market.
Entrepreneurship
We help start-ups and SMEs develop opportunities, providing them with training, advice and resources to launch new products and scale-up their businesses.
