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\nRegistration for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program is now open for middle school students
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NEW YORK, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon Innovative Learning, the company\u2019s signature education initiative focused on driving digital equity and inclusion through a suite of programs and resources, is continuing to partner with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and community colleges for the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers<\/u><\/a> program. Led by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program is a free, project-based immersive STEM program open to middle school students. The program is held in partnership with, and on the campuses of, 45 HBCUs, HSIs and community colleges across the country.<\/p>\n

Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers aims to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. The program\u2019s interactive curriculum, developed by Verizon in partnership with Arizona State University\u2019s Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, centers around four educational tracks: immersive media, smart solutions, digital product innovations and artificial intelligence. Participating students receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology – such as 3D printing, augmented reality (AR) and robotics, and hands-on training connected to real-world challenges that help teach design thinking and social entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

“Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers has impacted thousands of students with hands-on learning, mentorship, and career exposure on college campuses nationwide,” said Alex Servello, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon. “We are excited to continue our partnership with NACCE and provide middle school students with a free opportunity to engage with emerging technologies and foster skills necessary for success in today’s digital world.”<\/p>\n

The program is welcoming six new college locations for 2023, which include:<\/p>\n