We are inspiring future generations

The mission of Ardagh for Education is to give back to the communities we operate in through high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.

We make an impact by upskilling teachers through high-quality training and providing students with hands-on, engaging, STEM learning experiences to enhance their technical abilities and equip them with in-demand, 21st-century skills.

By investing broadly across our communities, we are reaching the most underserved students at all age levels, creating opportunities for employee engagement, attracting young and diverse talent into STEM pathways, and, most importantly, having a strong, positive impact on our people and our communities.

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 890 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 3,250 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 328,000 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.