The Partnership for 21st Century Skills was formed in 2002 through the efforts of the following entities and individuals:

Government:

• U.S. Department of Education

Founding Organizations:

• AOL Time Warner Foundation
• Apple Computer, Inc.
• Cable in the Classroom
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Dell Computer Corporation
• Microsoft Corporation
• National Education Association
• SAP

Individuals:

• Ken Kay, President and Co-Founder
• Diny Golder-Dardis, Special Advisor and Co-Founder