About the Project The Advancing Economic Mobility with Skills (AEMS) Project, with

support from Microsoft Philanthropies and in partnership with Standard

Chartered Bank, seeks to lower the barrier for organizations to launch
engaging, impactful, inclusive, and targeted online skills training
programs worldwide.
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