SAN MATEO, Calif., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BUILT BY GIRLS,
Speck and Verizon announced a partnership to host the first-ever
Make My Case competition. The design
competition invites creative-minded young women and nonbinary
students to showcase their artistic and visionary designs for the
chance to win one of two $5K
educational scholarships, and have their original design printed on
phone cases sold in Verizon corporate stores and on vzw.com
The winning case designs will embody the BUILT BY GIRLS mission
to prepare the next generation of female and nonbinary leaders,
builders, and creators to step boldly into careers powered by
technology, and serve as an uplifting, daily declaration for the
next generation of leaders.
BUILT BY GIRLS provides young women and nonbinary people with
the exposure, practical skills and professional network to break
into the tech workforce. Since 2017, BUILT BY GIRLS has impacted
over 14,500 students nationwide.
"The theme of this competition is rooted in empowering young
creators, innovators, leaders, and visionaries," said BUILT BY
GIRLS Executive Director, Tiana Davis
Kara. "We're looking for designs that serve as an uplifting,
daily reminder of this unapologetic declaration for genderqueer
students and young women everywhere, and BUILT BY GIRLS is excited
to join forces with Verizon and Speck to showcase the incredible
force that is this generation."
Speck is based in the heart of Silicon Valley at the
intersection of design and technology, surrounded by the dreamers,
experimenters, and geniuses that created the devices that Speck is
dedicated to protecting every day.
"Not only is Speck focused on creating products designed for
impact, but also on making an impact in our community," said
Rachele Gillmar, Senior Director of
Marketing and eCommerce at Speck. "Having Silicon Valley as our
backyard enables us to support the next generation of tech leaders,
and we have found incredible partners in BUILT BY GIRLS and Verizon
to help us reach the young women who we believe will be the future
of this industry."
The competition is open to female and nonbinary students between
the ages of 15-22 years old, who are legal residents of the U.S.
(including Puerto Rico).
Submissions are open through 11:59 pm ET Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Each participant may
enter up to 3 original artworks. Official rules for the competition
are available at www.builtbygirls.com/design-official-rules.
About BUILT BY GIRLS:
BUILT BY GIRLS is every future
tech leader's secret weapon. Our mission is to prepare the next
generation of female and nonbinary leaders, builders, and creators
to step boldly into careers powered by technology. We achieve this
by providing high school and college women + nonbinary talent with
access to real professional guidance, exclusive events at top tech
companies, and no-fluff resources to help them explore and land
their first internship or job. Visit us at builtbygirls.com.
About Verizon:
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,
Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York
City, generated revenues of $130.9
billion in 2018. The company operates America's most
reliable wireless network and the nation's premier all-fiber
network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide.
With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company's
media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained,
communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers
and partners to connect. Verizon's corporate responsibility
prioritizes the environmental, social and governance issues most
relevant to its business and impact to society.
About Speck:
Speck creates award-winning cases
designed to make an impact—and take one. Since 2001, we've been
making distinctive products for the world's top smartphones,
tablets, laptops, and watches. We deliver a balance of artful
design and drop-tested protection, for a difference you can see and
feel. Our roots are in the heart of Silicon Valley, at the
intersection of design and technology, inspiring us to craft
masterfully-engineered products. We believe that excellence is in
the details, so our cases go beyond superior protection with
beautiful design, sleek lines, and purposeful features. We create
cases that enable you to go more places and enjoy more from your
mobile devices. Get to know us at speckproducts.com.
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