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Our communities
Our investment in our local schools allows Ardagh to positively impact the teachers and students participating in the programme, while also supporting the growth of the local economy and community over the long term, benefitting both our current and future workforce.
- To date, we have made investments in 750 schools across 45 Ardagh communities.
- To date, more than 1,000 Ardagh colleagues have volunteered with local schools.
Our educators
Our programme is only possible with great educators. That is why we provide our teachers with high-quality, in-depth training and resources, with access to continuous support and professional development. These teachers will reach millions of students for years to come.
- To date, we have upskilled 2,800 teachers across our communities.
Our students
We provide our students with hands-on, engaging, STEM learning experiences that enhance their technical abilities and equip them with in-demand, 21st century skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
Our programme is introduced to students in early childhood education through secondary school and beyond, preparing our learners for the “real world”.
- To date, we have reached 280,000 students across our communities.
- 92% of participating students are more aware of STEM career paths.
- 95% of participating students indicate improvements in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Our future
Our programme aims to instil a passion for STEM from an early age, which will bring a new generation of creative problem solvers into the STEM space. We are nurturing future scientists, engineers, and innovators through world-class STEM learning experiences and empowering young people to succeed in a complex, global society.
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Where you can find us
Ardagh is working with organisations across the globe to bring the Ardagh for Education vision to as many people as possible in our communities. We are currently working with teams in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.
North America
Partnering with PLTW, over 10 years we will reach an estimated 2,000 schools, 5,000 teachers and 500,000 students in Ardagh’s North American communities.
South America
Partnering with SESI, over 10 years, we will reach an estimated 200 schools, 2,500 teachers and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s South American communities.
Europe
Partnering with Wissensfabrik, over 10 years, we will reach an estimated 300 schools, 1,000 teachers and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s European communities.
Africa
Partnering with PROTEC, over 10 years, we will reach an estimated 200 schools, 1,100 teachers and 300,000 students in Ardagh’s African communities.
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Europe
Partnering with Wissensfabrik, we are committing €5 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 300 schools, 1,000 teachers, and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s European communities.
North America
Partnering with PLTW, we are committing $50 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 2,000 schools, 5,000 teachers, and 500,000 students in Ardagh’s North American communities.
South America
Partnering with SESI, we are committing $5 million over 10 years to impact an estimated 200 schools, 2,500 teachers, and 200,000 students in Ardagh’s South American communities.
Africa
Partnering with PROTEC to impact schools, teachers, and students in Ardagh’s African communities.
Our progress
2021
Ardagh for Education began its journey and partnered with PLTW in North America to implement our first programme.
Students:
500,000
Teachers:
5,000
Schools:
2,000
2022
We partnered with Wissensfabrik and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to Europe.
Students:
200,000
Teachers:
1,000
Schools:
300
2023
We partnered with SESI and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to South America.
Students:
200,000
Teachers:
2,500
Schools:
200
2024
We partnered with PROTEC and brought the Ardagh for Education programme to Africa.
Students:
300,000
Teachers:
1,100
Schools:
200