Times are tough in the wake of COVID-19 and the current economic downturn. Many are looking to upgrade their skills to be more competitive in the job market or transition into new careers entirely. As the best online platform for learning data skills, DataCamp is uniquely able to help individuals navigate skill development opportunities from the safety of their homes. We’re making good on our commitment from May: For every yearly DataCamp subscription purchased during our half-off promo, we’re giving one away to a person in need.

Our mission to democratize data education for everyone

To support DataCamp’s mission of democratizing data skills, we offer affordable monthly and yearly subscriptions to our learning platform, and we’ve provided free data science education to over 300,000 students at no charge with DataCamp for the Classroom. Today, we’re excited to unveil a new initiative to help those financially impacted by COVID-19 or otherwise in need.

Serving communities in need with free DataCamp access

We’ve partnered with several organizations that serve a diverse range of communities and have one thing in common: their members need skills to get jobs and advance their careers during these difficult times. We’re donating annual DataCamp Premium subscriptions to these organizations in support of these communities. This allows us to help people who otherwise may never have known about us while fostering new relationships with organizations that align with our mission of democratizing data skills.

Recipients of free DataCamp subscriptions

Here are just a few of the fantastic organizations that will collectively receive over 10,000 annual DataCamp Premium subscriptions:

< left> Per Scholas is a national nonprofit that drives positive and proven social change in communities across the country. Through rigorous, tuition-free technology training and professional development, Per Scholas prepares motivated and talented adults for careers as IT professionals and creates on-ramps to employers in need of their skills. To date, over 10,000 individuals have enrolled in Per Scholas’ training, developing lasting skills and launching successful careers in tech.

< left> Black Girls CODE is spearheading a global movement to establish equal representation in the tech sector. We work with a broad community to convene and empower young girls of color by fortifying their self-confidence, exposing them to unseen possibilities in the digital age, and equipping them with the tools and habits of mind required to become tomorrow’s creators, innovators, and leaders.

< left> LaunchCode is a nonprofit creating economic opportunity by adding new talent to tech ecosystems across the nation. While careers in technology have traditionally been reserved to those who can afford a computer science degree, LaunchCode’s programs are free and accessible to motivated individuals who are assessed for passion, drive and aptitude rather than credentials.

< left> Code Louisville and Tech Louisville are workforce training programs of KentuckianaWorks, designed to help adults transition into new careers in technology. Through their unique model of blending online learning, meetups with volunteer technology professionals, and partnering with local government and non-profit institutions, they are able to reach marginalized communities and improve lives through free technology education.

< left> DataU is Cambodia’s first academy focused on developing both soft and hard skills in the fields of data science, IT in data, and digital marketing to meet global demands. They work with leading organizations in telecommunications, banking, fintech, consumer goods, manufacturing to unlock the power of their data by recruiting, training, and deploying highly-skilled graduates.

Support DataCamp’s partnership initiatives

If you’re an individual who could benefit from a free year of DataCamp, reach out to one of our partners to become a member and mention that you’re interested in a DataCamp subscription. If you know of an organization that would be interested in partnering with us, reach out to giveaway@datacamp.com. Learn more about DataCamp’s giveaway initiative in our Help Center.