The King's Trust partners with Adobe to receive major grant
The King’s Trust (formerly Prince's Trust) has announced its first partnership under its new name — a collaboration with global tech giant Adobe.
The King’s Trust will receive a major grant from Adobe to help empower up to 1,000 young people with the digital and creative skills.
Adobe’s grant will support the growth of existing King’s Trust programmes that develop the confidence and industry-specific digital skills of people from areas where funding for digital skills programmes is lacking.
Responding to an urgent need for programmes that provide vital skills and unlock new career pathways, Adobe is also piloting a bespoke programme targeted at areas with high levels of unemployment and deprivation. The two-week course will boost participants’ digital and creative skills and prepare them for job opportunities.
This grant forms part of the Adobe Digital Academy, Adobe’s global $100 million commitment – through donations, scholarships, product access, and partnerships – to equip next-generation learners and teachers with AI literacy, content creation and digital marketing skills to thrive in the modern workforce. The provision of grants for anyone from veterans to girl scouts will ensure emerging professionals from all backgrounds can benefit from training and tools.
Stacy Martinet, Vice-President, Marketing Strategy and Communications, Adobe said: “Adobe’s mission has always been to design products that create opportunities and empower people from all backgrounds to change the world.
"We want AI to bridge the digital divide not widen it, and this programme will open doors for emerging professionals to succeed in the future workforce with AI literacy, content creation and marketing skills.”
Julia Beaumont, Chief Technology Officer at The King’s Trust UK added: "At The King’s Trust, we are committed to empowering young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in today’s evolving job market. Our partnership with Adobe opens the doors to exciting opportunities for young individuals to build essential digital and creative skills that are increasingly in demand.
"By combining our expertise in supporting young people with Adobe’s industry-leading tools and training, we can help more young people unlock their potential, pursue fulfilling careers, and contribute to the creative industries."