Synchrony joined students and community leaders to celebrate the opening of the new Future 5 hub. Located in the heart of downtown, the hub is just one facet of Synchrony's partnership with Future 5 and will be a space for disconnected Stamford High School students to link with their community, peers, and coaches to work toward college, careers, and future success. A 2023 report highlighted that approximately 1 in 5 young people aged 14 to 26 in Connecticut were disconnected or at risk of disconnection from employment and education institutions.
Synchrony's funding and collaboration with Future 5 for the last four years aims to bridge that gap through skills building and education. This year, 65 high school seniors in the Future 5 program received more than 400 college acceptances to 117+ different colleges and universities. In an effort to prepare students for the skills and careers of the future, Future5 is also a Synchrony Skills Academy partner.
Students participate in the after-school Tech Accelerator Program, offered in partnership with District Arts and Education (DAE), to develop new skills in digital content creation, full-stack engineering, STEM, robotics, Gen AI and 3D printing. Located at the Synchrony headquarters in Stamford, students also gain real-world corporate office exposure. A handful of participants have even been hired by Synchrony as full-time employees.
This month, Synchrony is also supporting Future 5 with a group of cross-functional volunteers as part of its Business Leadership Program's month of service. During this unique experience, employees take a fully-paid month away from their desks to work side by side with local nonprofits to develop long-lasting solutions that leave an impact on the community.
