Trade in your old phone at Verizon and you can help schools get up to $4 million in tech resources
March 12 2018 - 10:51AM
The digital divide in education is real. By 2020, 77 percent of all
jobs within the United States will require technology skills, yet
millions of our students lack the technology and resources needed
to succeed in the era of innovation. As a result, many of these
students are lowering expectations for their future.
To help address this issue, Verizon will donate $1 per eligible
phone trade-in up to $4 million to DonorsChoose.org to help provide
tech, like tablets, laptops, 3D printers, VR gear, and other
emerging technologies, to under-resourced schools across the
nation. Donations will be made through DonorsChoose.org, a
nonprofit organization that empowers public school teachers across
the country to request much needed materials and experiences for
their students.
“By giving under-resourced schools access to more technology and
resources, we're helping to innovate the way teachers teach and
students learn. This program empowers Verizon customers to directly
support our shared mission of preparing students for the tech
careers of the future,” said Justina Nixon-Saintil, director of
corporate social responsibility for Verizon.
Five years ago, Verizon launched Verizon Innovative Learning,
the education initiative of the Verizon Foundation, to provide free
technology, access and innovative curricula to students in need to
help prepare the next generation for a future filled with
opportunity. Since that time:
- 59 percent of students who have participated are more
proficient in STEM subjects,
- 53 percent are more interested in studying STEM, and
- 53 percent are more engaged in school.
“We need to ensure that all kids, no matter their zip code, have
access to the technology and educational resources they need,” said
Nixon-Saintil. “Not just for the kids’ benefit, but because the
world needs them — their brains, their creativity and their
experiences — to create amazing solutions that will make our world
a better place. We ask our customers to join us in this
effort.”
*From March 5, 2018 to December 31, 2018,
for every in good working condition eligible trade-in device
accepted at Verizon Wireless stores and online
at verizonwireless.com, Verizon will donate $1, up to $4
million, to DonorsChoose.org to provide free technology resources
to under resourced schools. The list of eligible trade-in
devices is located
at https://www.verizonwireless.com/digital/promos/device-trade-in#/.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) (Nasdaq:VZ), headquartered
in New York City, generated $126 billion in 2017 revenues. The
company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the
nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated
solutions to businesses worldwide. Its Oath subsidiary reaches
about one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of
media and technology brands.
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