The Americas

Places academically talented but disadvantaged young people of minority origin in some of the finest preparatory schools. It has assisted more than 11,000 middle and high school students, 99% of whom have gone to college.

UBS assistance: Funding of summer orientations; sponsorship of the Leadership Council; an e-mentoring initiative involving employees; John Costas, Chairman of UBS Investment Bank, serves on the board.


External link

An after-school program for 24,000 high school students in Chicago to help them develop leadership skills.

UBS assistance: Support for the Tech37 program, which focuses on using technology for business activities such as web design, software development, and desktop publishing.


External link

Serves over 150,000 underserved New York City families by providing programs to ensure their physical and emotional well-being. Innovative educational and career exploration programs are available for youth.

UBS assistance: Corporate sponsorship of the College Coach, Test Prep and After-School Clubs programs at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics. Robert Wolf, Chief Operating Officer, UBS Investment Bank, serves on the board.


External link

Implements pioneering educational programs in Brazil through IT schools to help excluded groups change their lives for the better.

UBS assistance: Support of two schools.

External link

Educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise by explaining the roles of business and economics in society.

UBS assistance: Employees provide advice on how to run a business; sponsorship of the summer Operation Enterprise program; hosting of an annual Shadow Day; 9 UBS employees serve on boards of JA Chapters; UBS supports 14 Junior Achievement programs in the US.


External link

This charity is the largest non-governmental supporter of diabetes research in the world.

UBS assistance: Since 1995, employees have raised over USD10m by taking part in the Walk to Cure Diabetes. More than 7,000 employees and families took part in the 2004 event, which took place in 175 cities across the US. 20 UBS employees serve on the JDRF Boards in chapters across the US.

External link

Recruits and trains a new generation of principals for the NYC public school system.

UBS assistance: Founding corporate partner of the Academy. Hosts an Educator’s Day at the Museum of Modern Art and provides 1,300 schools with art education tools related to specific images and themes within the Contemporary Voices: Works From the UBS Art Collection exhibition.


External link

A daily, literacy-based, after-school program for elementary school students that fosters innovative approaches to learning.

UBS assistance: Sponsorship of the program at 11 New York City public schools, impacting approximately 600 students annually; employee volunteering; executive-principal mentoring; school supply and book drives.

External link