Hyderabad : Synchrony, a leading consumer financing company, in collaboration with Nirman Organization, today launched Future Ready Schools, a multi-year philanthropic initiative to strengthen digital learning, including foundational AI education, STEM education and career readiness across 12 government high schools, with two inaugural digital-learning labs, in Telangana’s Ibrahimpatnam block of Ranga Reddy district.
Built on a cluster-based approach, the initiative aims to create sustainable impact by improving access to quality education to more than 3,000 students while equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an evolving world.
Future Ready Schools builds on Synchrony’s long-standing, global CSR platform, Education as an Equalizer, reflecting the company’s belief that education is one of the most powerful drivers of opportunity. Through strategic non-profit partnerships, Synchrony invests in programmes that expand access to quality higher education, skills training in high-growth fields and financial literacy.
Commenting on the initiative, Rachana Bahadur, Senior Vice President and Country Head – India, Synchrony, said, “At Synchrony, we believe education has the power to unlock opportunity and create lasting impact. Through Future Ready Schools, we are investing in the skills, confidence and resources that help young people prepare for the future while strengthening the learning ecosystem for educators. We are proud to partner with Nirmaan Organization to help make this impact sustainable.”
Through the Future Ready Schools initiative, Synchrony will:
Support more than 3,000 students annually across 12 government high schools in the Ibrahimpatnam block, from Classes 6 to 10
Provide scholarships for meritorious students to support their pursuit of higher education
Establish digital learning labs inside high school classrooms to improve access to technology-enabled learning introducing students to AI and its responsible use in learning and strengthen STEM education
Deliver teacher capacity-building programmes to equip educators with modern tools and methodologies that enhance classroom learning
“Today, our partnership with Synchrony is yet another step forward towards providing quality education to students in government schools. Under the Future Ready Schools Program, we are expanding access to digital learning, enhancing STEM education, and supporting schools with all possible resources for academic strength of the students,” said Mayur Patnala, Founder, Chairperson, and Global CEO of Nirmaan Organization.
Together, these interventions aim to equip students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed academic and career choices while enabling educators to deliver more engaging and future-focused learning experiences.