What Adecco Group US Foundation does

The Adecco Group US Foundation is a Jacksonville, Florida-based nonprofit organization founded in 2019 and funded by its parent, The Adecco Group. It delivers free workforce development programs across three pillars: upskilling and reskilling, workplace inclusivity, and charitable giving. Core beneficiaries include job seekers, underemployed workers, veterans, military spouses, working parents, women in the workplace, and nonprofit partner organizations.

The foundation's core technology asset is Aspire Academy, a cloud-based, mobile-friendly learning management system hosting 3,000+ courses spanning Microsoft Office, Project Management, IT, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, and Contact Center skills, with multi-language delivery. Specialized programs layer on top: the High School Equivalency Program (Essential Ed platform with HiSET/GED scholarships), OSHA-certified Forklift Upskilling, the Military Alliance (with sub-programs It's My Turn, Service Scholarship, and Operation Reskill), and the engAGe leadership development series. AI capability is limited to the Career Canvas AI assessment tool, integrated from LHH, used for career path suggestions in the It's My Turn program.

The foundation operates a non-revenue business model — all courses, certifications, and exams are provided free of charge to end beneficiaries. Operating costs are covered by The Adecco Group, and the entity makes direct programmatic investments rather than grants. Distribution is primarily through nonprofit partner networks (Dress for Success in 20 focus markets, Rethreaded, Girls Who Code, National Urban League, Moms First), military installation outreach (700+ contacts, job fairs, Hiring Our Heroes), and a self-serve online learning platform. GTM is community-led and event-driven, with reach across the US and select Canadian markets.

Name

Adecco Group US Foundation

Legal name

The Adecco Foundation, Inc.

Website

https://adeccogroupfoundationus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Adecco Group US Foundation is a Jacksonville-based nonprofit (founded 2019) that delivers free upskilling, reskilling, and career transition programs to job seekers, veterans, military spouses, working parents, and women in the workforce, funded by parent The Adecco Group and delivered through its Aspire Academy platform and a network of nonprofit and corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Training (EDABAIAF)

Keywords

• Workforce development programs
• Upskilling and reskilling
• Career transition services
• Military spouse employment
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Foundation Funding from The Adecco Group: The foundation is funded by The Adecco Group, its parent company. It is not a grant-giving foundation but makes direct investments in community programs, scholarships, and partnerships focused on workforce development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Adecco Group US Foundation is a nonprofit organization that delivers free workforce development programs to American workers, with a core online learning platform (Aspire Academy) hosting 3,000+ courses. It runs specialized programs including high school equivalency prep, OSHA-certified forklift training, military spouse/veteran employment support, leadership development, and tech scholarships in partnership with organizations such as General Assembly, Cengage, and ed2go.

Product overview

The Adecco Group US Foundation operates a multi-pronged workforce development ecosystem focused on upskilling, reskilling, and employment support. The core platform is Aspire Academy, a cloud-based learning portal hosting 3,000+ courses. This connects to specialized programs including the High School Equivalency Program for GED/HiSET prep, Forklift Upskilling Programs for OSHA certifications, and the Military Alliance with sub-programs like It's My Turn, Service Scholarship, and Operation Reskill. The engAGe leadership program rounds out the portfolio, targeting both corporate and nonprofit development. All programs align with three pillars: upskilling/reskilling, workplace inclusivity, and charitable giving.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aspire Academy: Online upskilling and reskilling platform with over 3,000 courses and live-learning opportunities across various workplace learning needs including Microsoft Office, Project Management, IT, Six Sigma, and more.
• High School Equivalency Program
• Forklift Upskilling Programs
• engAGe
• Adecco Group Military Alliance
• Service Scholarship
• Operation Reskill
• It's My Turn

Products and services

• Aspire Academy Cloud-based and mobile-friendly online learning platform offering over 3,000 courses and live-learning opportunities across Microsoft Office, Project Management, IT, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, and Contact Center skills, with multiple language delivery options and personalized learning paths. Free to candidates and associates across The Adecco Group.
• High School Equivalency Program Self-paced high school equivalency program using the Essential Ed platform to prepare learners for HiSET and GED exams, with the foundation covering testing fees. Last year 332 learners enrolled with $40,000 in scholarships and 22 graduates.
• Forklift Upskilling Programs OSHA-certified forklift and material handling training programs covering general forklift operation, electric pallet jack training, train-the-trainer, and recertification. Over 800 workers upskilled through the program.
• Adecco Group Military Alliance Veterans and military spouse employment program providing outreach, job fairs, hiring events, and job placements through partnerships with 700+ military contacts nationwide, including Hiring Our Heroes events. Over 100,000 military families employed since 2002 with 4,500+ placements in 2025.
• It's My Turn Free 12-week virtual career transition program for veteran military spouses led by LHH-certified career coaches, using the Career Canvas AI tool for skills gap assessment and career path suggestions, with two one-on-one coaching sessions per participant.
• Service Scholarship Free tech skills training scholarships for military spouses and veterans in partnership with General Assembly, offering custom 60-hour AI Enabled Data Analytics courses and short courses such as GA Consumer/Public. 20 students enrolled in AI analytics and 5 in short courses; graduates report average $20,000 salary increase.
• Operation Reskill Medical billing and coding scholarship program for military spouses, powered by Cengage and ed2go, providing certification exam vouchers (CPC, CCA, or CBCS) and study materials. All costs waived for participants.
• engAGe Leadership development program with corporate, nonprofit, and speaker series tracks focusing on identifying strengths, evolving skills, and championing growth for emerging and experienced leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80,000 learners have accessed or participated in Upskilling and Reskilling programs since 2019
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• RethreadedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Jacksonville-based nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking. Foundation colleagues collaborate creating skills-based workshops on personal branding, resume building, and interview success. Foundation sponsors events including the annual MUKTI Gala and supports retail operations through corporate gifting.
• General AssemblycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Five-year partnership providing accessible pathway to sustainable careers in technology for veterans and military spouses. Service Scholarship includes 20 students in custom 60-hour AI Enabled Data Analytics Course plus 5 in short courses. Remote-format courses accommodate military relocation needs.
• Dress for SuccessflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Selected as the foundation's national charity since 2019. Partnership includes clothing and accessory drives, donation sorting, event volunteer support, career workshops (resume writing, mock interviews, professional development), job placement assistance, and access to Aspire Academy upskilling platform. Operating in 20 Dress for Success focus markets across the US and Canada.
• Girls Who CodecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International nonprofit closing the gender gap in technology. Partners since 2019 supporting GWC's mission through sponsorship of coding fairs, annual webinar hosting, thought leadership collaboration, career coaching, upskilling, and job placement. Spearheaded Akkodis Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 partnership connection.
• Moms FirstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational movement championing public and private sector support for working parents and caregivers. Foundation is part of Moms First National Business Coalition for Child Care. Attended White House working session on childcare, launched national campaign on challenges moms face returning to work after leave.
• National Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to address underrepresentation of communities in workforce development and technology careers.
• Akkodis (Mercedes-AMG Formula 1)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnection facilitated through Girls Who Code partnership to place female software engineers in high-impact roles with innovative brands.
• CengagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining provider partner for Operation Reskill program, offering medical billing and coding courses for military spouses seeking remote-friendly healthcare careers.
• ed2gocoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning platform powering Operation Reskill medical billing and coding program for military spouses with flexible, convenient coursework.
• LHHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal career coaching leader providing certified career coaches for It's My Turn program. Provides Career Canvas AI tool for career path suggestions and skills gap assessment. Two one-on-one coaching sessions per participant.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Per Scholas: Nonprofit providing tuition-free IT and tech training for adults from underserved communities, including veterans. Comparable tuition-free model, employer placement partnerships, and tech credentialing pathway.
• Generation: Global nonprofit offering free, employer-aligned training programs across tech and skilled trades with placement support. Comparable as a globally-scaled workforce development nonprofit with employer-credentialed outcomes.
• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans and their spouses find meaningful employment through coaching and job placement. Highly comparable given foundation's deep veteran/military spouse focus.
• Year Up: Nonprofit workforce development organization providing training, credentials, and job placement for young adults from underserved communities. Directly comparable as a nonprofit offering skills training and employer placement partnerships.
• Dress for Success: Nonprofit supporting women's economic mobility and career advancement. Functions both as the foundation's flagship partner and as a peer organization with overlapping workforce development programming for women.
• NPower: Nonprofit that provides free tech training and job placement, with a flagship focus on military veterans and military spouses. Closely mirrors the foundation's Military Alliance and tech scholarship (Service Scholarship) programs.

Broad incumbents

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit driving workforce and education system transformation. Comparable as a scaled nonprofit influencing workforce readiness policy and program design, though more policy/research-oriented than direct training.
• National Urban League: Large historic civil rights and workforce development organization with programs addressing underrepresentation in employment and technology. Listed as a foundation partner and broadly comparable as a workforce-focused nonprofit.
• Goodwill Industries International: Large established nonprofit with extensive workforce development, training, and job placement programs across the US. Compares as a broader-scale workforce development nonprofit serving similar populations.

Emerging players

• General Assembly: Technology training provider (now part of Adecco/Akkodis) offering bootcamps and courses. Functions as a delivery partner for the Service Scholarship but also competes in adjacent workforce tech training market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AGUSFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adecco-group-us-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/adeccogroupusfoundation_

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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