Working with upReach, HP extends its collaboration with Mission 44 to the UK, supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds to access careers in technology
HP Inc. and Mission 44, the charitable foundation founded by seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, has announced the next phase of their partnership, which is expanding their shared commitment to help young people from underrepresented backgrounds develop the skills, confidence, and access needed to thrive in the future of work, in the United Kingdom.
“Mission 44 was founded on a simple belief: that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not,” said Jason Arthur, CEO of Mission 44. “This partnership with HP and upReach drives that belief into action – giving young people in the UK a direct line to the technology sector and to the STEM careers that will define the workforce of tomorrow.”
Announced ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, HP and Mission 44, which is driving change so all young people thrive from the classroom to careers, will work alongside upReach, an award-winning UK social mobility charity, to support students participating in Tech500, upReach’s program for undergraduates aspiring to careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). Backed by mentoring, industry insight, and professional networks, Tech500 reaches 500 students from across the UK, helping talented young people overcome the barriers that often stand between ability and opportunity.
Nick Bent, CEO of upReach said:
“We know that talented students from less advantaged backgrounds face barriers that extend well beyond academic achievement. Through Tech500 and this collaboration with HP and Mission 44, we can give students meaningful exposure to the technology sector and the confidence to pursue the careers they deserve.”
As the nature of work shifts faster than at any point in recent history, the skills, networks, and confidence needed to participate in it are not equally within reach. HP and Mission 44 are committed to changing that.
Michele Malejki, Global Head of Social Impact at HP Inc. and Executive Director of the HP Foundation, has said:
“The partnership between HP and Mission 44 continues to demonstrate what is possible when organizations come together with a shared commitment to creating opportunity. As technology continues to reshape the world of work, it is critical that young people have access not only to skills to participate in the future of work, but also the confidence and networks that help unlock their potential. Through our collaboration with Mission 44 and upReach, we are helping equip the next generation with the tools and skills they need to thrive.”
HP’s Customer Experience Centre in London
As part of the program, students from across the UK will take part in an immersive experience at HP’s Customer Experience Centre in London in the coming weeks, designed to build confidence and provide direct exposure to careers in technology. The session will include interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and conversations about the skills shaping the future of work, with the chance to engage directly with HP leadership.
The UK expansion builds on the partnership HP and Mission 44 launched at the Miami Grand Prix in May 2025, when the organisations joined forces to support America on Tech and Miami EdTech – two Miami-based organisations working to create technology career pathways for underrepresented young people.
The collaboration is part of HP’s broader social impact ambition to accelerate the future of work for 150 million people by 2030. Through 2025, HP’s programs and partnerships have reached 82.4 million people globally, delivering access to technology, skills, and opportunity across more than 180 countries.
