Creating opportunityhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/Creating opportunityen-usSun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/static/blogv2/images/google.pngCreating opportunityhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/Honoring the art of the possible this International Women’s Dayhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/iwd-whm-the-art-of-the-possible/A close-up photograph of a smiling woman with brown skin and dark hair, wearing a green button-up top over a white undershirt. White text overlays the image, reading "The Art of Possible".<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/artofpossible_hero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is honoring International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month across its products along with a new film on Dr. Marian Croak.Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/iwd-whm-the-art-of-the-possible/Google ResearchCreating opportunityarticleHonoring the art of the possible this International Women’s DayGoogle is honoring International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month across its products along with a new film on Dr. Marian Croak.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/iwd-whm-the-art-of-the-possible/Christina BasilioKeyword ContributorPractical AI skills for everyonehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-ai-professional-certificate/Google AI professional certificate<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Google_AI_Cert_Trailer_thumbnai.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Get Google certified in the practical AI skills employers value most. Includes 3 months of Google AI Pro.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-ai-professional-certificate/Grow with GoogleCreating opportunityarticlePractical AI skills for everyoneGet Google certified in the practical AI skills employers value most. Includes 3 months of Google AI Pro.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-ai-professional-certificate/Lisa GevelberFounder, Grow with GoogleTake the reins this Year of the Horse.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/happy-lunar-year-horse/An image of the Google TV home screen interface featuring a promotional banner for "Lunar New Year 2026." The background is a vibrant red with gold accents, showcasing a stylized golden horse, red envelopes, and hanging lanterns. Text on the left reads, "Lunar New Year 2026: Enter the Year of the Horse on February 17," with a sub-caption, "Ride into the future with equestrian favorites." A white "Leap in" button is visible in the bottom-left corner, and the top navigation bar displays icons for Home, Movies, Shows, Shop, and Apps.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/LNY2026_FCB_screenshot.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Celebrate the Year of the Horse! Discover new Google features for Lunar New Year across Play, TV, and more.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/happy-lunar-year-horse/Creating opportunityarticleTake the reins this Year of the Horse.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/happy-lunar-year-horse/Christina BasilioKeyword ContributorWe're celebrating Black history, culture and creativity.https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/black-history-month-2026/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/the-art-of-hip-hop-beat-making-.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">We’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the creators, developers and businesses at the heart of the Black community, and we’re launching new features and c…Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/black-history-month-2026/Creating opportunityarticleWe're celebrating Black history, culture and creativity.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/black-history-month-2026/Christina BasilioKeyword ContributorFrom service to corporate success: Google's commitment to the veteran communityhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2025/An illustrative image of objects displayed on a wooden shelf, likely for Veterans Day. From left to right, the objects include a hanging, leafy green wreath next to a framed display of military medals. In the center is a triangularly folded American flag,<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/VeteransDay_Keyword_Hero_Image_.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Veteran and Google Public Sector CEO Karen Dahut shares a look at how Google supports the military community.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2025/Creating opportunityarticleFrom service to corporate success: Google's commitment to the veteran communityVeteran and Google Public Sector CEO Karen Dahut shares a look at how Google supports the military community.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2025/Karen DahutCEO of Google Public SectorLearn more about Hispanic and Latino culture with help from Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/hispanic-heritage-month-2025/In celebration of US Hispanic Heritage Month, today's music video Doodle, celebrates Salsa music, a vibrant and energetic dance genre that originated in the Latino community and has achieved global popularity.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/HHM_Keyword_1920x1080.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview of how Google is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across our products.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/hispanic-heritage-month-2025/Creating opportunityarticleLearn more about Hispanic and Latino culture with help from GoogleAn overview of how Google is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across our products.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/hispanic-heritage-month-2025/Patricia HaddenSenior Director, Global Subscriptions and Customer Growth MarketingHow Google is investing in Virginia to accelerate innovation for the U.S.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-virginia/A group of four adults stands together, looking at a demo on a computer screen. They are in a college classroom environment, with lab equipment and an American in the background.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Untitled_1000_x_600_px_YK2kTsG.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is investing an additional $9 billion in Virginia through 2026 in cloud and AI infrastructure. As we expand our local presence, including a new data center in Che…Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:40:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-virginia/AI ProductsGlobal NetworkCompany announcements (DEPRECATED)Creating opportunityGoogle.orgSmall BusinessGrow with GooglearticleHow Google is investing in Virginia to accelerate innovation for the U.S.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-virginia/Google is investing in infrastructure and an AI-ready workforce in Oklahoma.https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-oklahoma/A group of six people, five men and one woman, standing around printed plans of a data center site on a wood table. They are positioned outdoors with a large data center featuring a Google logo and an American flag hanging from it in the background. Construction equipment, including a yellow crane, is visible next to the building.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/InvestinginOklahoma_SS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is investing an additional $9 billion in Oklahoma within the next two years in cloud and AI infrastructure. This investment supports the development of a new data…Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:05:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-oklahoma/AI ProductsGlobal NetworkCompany announcements (DEPRECATED)Creating opportunityGoogle.orgGrow with GooglearticleGoogle is investing in infrastructure and an AI-ready workforce in Oklahoma.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/company-announcements/google-american-innovation-oklahoma/How Google is driving a new era of American innovation in Iowa.https://blog.google/feed/new-7-billion-investment-iowa/A group of six people, five women and one man, stand smiling on a white platform. They are positioned outdoors with a large data center featuring a Google logo and an American flag hanging from it in the background. Construction equipment, including a yellow crane, is visible next to the building.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Iowa_SS.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is investing an additional $7 billion in Iowa within the next two years in cloud and AI infrastructure, as well as in expanded workforce development programs, mea…Fri, 30 May 2025 19:08:00 +0000https://blog.google/feed/new-7-billion-investment-iowa/AI ProductsGlobal NetworkCompany announcements (DEPRECATED)Creating opportunityGoogle.orgSmall BusinessGrow with GooglearticleHow Google is driving a new era of American innovation in Iowa.Googlehttps://blog.google/feed/new-7-billion-investment-iowa/Here’s how we’re supporting educators for U.S. Teacher Appreciation Week.https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/google-teachers-products-taw2025/<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Teachers_SS_1920x1080.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">It’s U.S. Teacher Appreciation Week! Celebrate this week by joining a Google teacher community near you and check out related Search trends and how we’re supporting educ…Sun, 04 May 2025 21:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/google-teachers-products-taw2025/Learning & EducationCreating opportunityarticleHere’s how we’re supporting educators for U.S. Teacher Appreciation Week.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/education/google-teachers-products-taw2025/Maggie JohnsonVP and Head of Google.orgTaoiseach visits Google to celebrate the future of Ireland’s tech talenthttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/taoiseach-visits-google-to-celebrate-the-future-of-irelands-tech-talent/Photo of a student shaking hands with a man, with 3 other adults looking on.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Screenshot_2025-02-14_6.51.13_A.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">39 students in Ireland from underrepresented backgrounds have been awarded scholarships to study STEM courses, with Google.org support.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/taoiseach-visits-google-to-celebrate-the-future-of-irelands-tech-talent/Google in EuropeAI ProductsCreating opportunityarticleTaoiseach visits Google to celebrate the future of Ireland’s tech talent39 students in Ireland from underrepresented backgrounds have been awarded scholarships to study STEM courses, with Google.org support.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/taoiseach-visits-google-to-celebrate-the-future-of-irelands-tech-talent/Jessica McCarthyVice PresidentEngineeringGoogleConnecticut Online AI Academy: Bringing AI training to Connecticut residentshttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/connecticut-online-ai-academy-bringing-ai-training-to-connecticut-residents/a group of people standing in front of a wall with signs that read "Google" and "Charter Oak"<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ai_hero1.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Our collaboration with Charter Oak State College can help people across Connecticut learn new AI skills at no cost.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/connecticut-online-ai-academy-bringing-ai-training-to-connecticut-residents/Grow with GoogleCreating opportunityarticleConnecticut Online AI Academy: Bringing AI training to Connecticut residentsOur collaboration with Charter Oak State College can help people across Connecticut learn new AI skills at no cost.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/connecticut-online-ai-academy-bringing-ai-training-to-connecticut-residents/Lisa GevelberFounder, Grow with GoogleTwo years of progress for the Google Career Certificates Fundhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/two-years-of-progress-for-the-google-career-certificates-fund/two people sitting at a table and smiling at an open laptop computer<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/2096x1182.max-600x600.format-webp_AwQXNU5.webp">An overview of the progress of the Google Career Certificates Fund.Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/two-years-of-progress-for-the-google-career-certificates-fund/Creating opportunityGoogle.orgGrow with GooglearticleTwo years of progress for the Google Career Certificates FundAn overview of the progress of the Google Career Certificates Fund.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/two-years-of-progress-for-the-google-career-certificates-fund/Maggie JohnsonVP and Global Head of Google.orgCreating opportunity through computer science educationhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/computer-science-education-week-2024/A student holding a tablet talks enthusiastically with a smiling teacher who is holding a phone<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Computer_Science_Education_Week.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Google is supporting teachers and students with computer science resources and experiences this CSEdWeek.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/computer-science-education-week-2024/Learning & EducationCreating opportunityGoogle.orgDiversity and InclusionarticleCreating opportunity through computer science educationGoogle is supporting teachers and students with computer science resources and experiences this CSEdWeek.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/computer-science-education-week-2024/Shanika HopeDirectorGoogle.orgGoogle Career Certificate graduates reach 1 millionhttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-career-certificate-graduates-reach-1-million/a picture of a person sitting on a couch, smiling, holding a laptop<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Emily_Dunn_Headshot_2.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">As the Google Career Certificate program reaches 1 million graduates globally, we’re sharing an overview of its impact.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-career-certificate-graduates-reach-1-million/Grow with GoogleCreating opportunityarticleGoogle Career Certificate graduates reach 1 millionAs the Google Career Certificate program reaches 1 million graduates globally, we’re sharing an overview of its impact.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/grow-with-google/google-career-certificate-graduates-reach-1-million/Lisa GevelberVP, Grow with GoogleGoogle.org's commitment to Indigenous communities across the Americashttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/native-american-heritage-month-google-2024/An illustration of a figure paddling in a kayak underneath the word Google, featuring a red sun as the second O<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/celebrating-the-kayak-675365183.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Learn about the Indigenous organizations Google.org has supported this year.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/native-american-heritage-month-google-2024/Creating opportunityGoogle.orgDiversity and InclusionarticleGoogle.org's commitment to Indigenous communities across the AmericasLearn about the Indigenous organizations Google.org has supported this year.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/native-american-heritage-month-google-2024/Jon TidwellGoogle Public Sector Practice Leader and Global GAIN ERG MemberHow Google supports veterans and military familieshttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2024/Collage of Googlers supporting current military personnel: directing foot traffic, posing with an award in front of the Bay Bridge, and reviewing information together.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Veterans_Hero_D_Spec.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">An overview on how we’re honoring and supporting Veterans — and helping everyone benefit from their skills.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2024/Creating opportunityGoogle.orgGoogle CloudGrow with GooglearticleHow Google supports veterans and military familiesAn overview on how we’re honoring and supporting Veterans — and helping everyone benefit from their skills.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/creating-opportunity/google-veterans-day-2024/Jeff HamelManaging Director, Home & Health Partnerships and Co-leader of VetNet ERGGoogle.org announces $15 million in AI training grants for the government workforcehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/google-org-public-sector-ai-funding/Two smiling people in glasses sit next to each other with monitors in front of them. The person on the left holds a tablet.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Government_AI_Upskilling.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">These new grants to the Partnership for Public Service and InnovateUS will help public sector workers develop responsible AI skills.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/google-org-public-sector-ai-funding/AI ProductsGoogle.orgCreating opportunityarticleGoogle.org announces $15 million in AI training grants for the government workforceThese new grants to the Partnership for Public Service and InnovateUS will help public sector workers develop responsible AI skills.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/outreach-and-initiatives/google-org/google-org-public-sector-ai-funding/Karen DahutCEOGoogle Public SectorA new Chrome partnership to support underrepresented creativeshttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/chrome-adobe-adcolor-subscription/Image showing browser tab and various artistic tools, such as a camera, pen and paint brush<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/Adobe_KeywordBlog_Header.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">Chrome is partnering with Adobe and ADCOLOR to expand access to the best creative tools on the web.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:00:00 +0000https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/chrome-adobe-adcolor-subscription/Creating opportunityDiversity and InclusionChromearticleA new Chrome partnership to support underrepresented creativesChrome is partnering with Adobe and ADCOLOR to expand access to the best creative tools on the web.Googlehttps://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/chrome/chrome-adobe-adcolor-subscription/Aron HalilStrategic Partner Development ManagerChromeUN Summit of the Future: AI opportunity for everyonehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/united-nations-keynote-2024/Sundar Pichai delivering a speech on stage<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/sundar_hero_un.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">CEO Sundar Pichai's keynote address at the first-ever “UN Summit of the Future” in New York City.Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:35:00 +0000https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/united-nations-keynote-2024/Public PolicyAI ProductsA message from our CEOCreating opportunityarticleUN Summit of the Future: AI opportunity for everyoneCEO Sundar Pichai's keynote address at the first-ever “UN Summit of the Future” in New York City.Googlehttps://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/message-ceo/united-nations-keynote-2024/Sundar PichaiCEO of Google and Alphabet