The Green Bay Packers and UScellular are teaming up for the Leap for Learning program to help identify and award a Wisconsin K-12 school with a $20,000 technology makeover to provide additional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education opportunities.
Technology is a vital part of the educational experience for students, providing them with easy-to-access information, accelerated learning and fun activities to practice what they learn.
Beginning Sept. 9, educators, administrators and parents are invited to nominate a Wisconsin-based K-12 school online at packers.com/LeapForLearning. Nominations will require a brief summary describing why the school deserves a technology makeover and how it would make a difference to the students. Nominations are open through Oct. 20. A panel of judges will review all nominations and select one winner.
"We are proud to once again join UScellular for the Leap for Learning program to help a Wisconsin K-12 school receive a much-needed technology makeover," said Packers vice president of sales and business development Craig Benzel. "It's important to the Packers to support youth and education throughout Wisconsin and ensure students have access to the resources they need to learn and grow."
Since 2009, UScellular has invested more than $47 million in monetary donations, technology resources and countless experiences to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular's corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to newsroom.uscellular.com/community.
"Educational opportunities based around technology are critical for students to grow and thrive, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well," said Christine Paulsen, director of sales for UScellular in Wisconsin and N. Illinois. "UScellular cares deeply about our local communities and it's through programs like Leap for Learning that we are proud to support our youth and future leaders in STEM."
About UScellular:
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers' lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has donated more than $23 million in hotspots and service to help youth connect to reliable internet. pledged to provide hotspots and service to help youth connect to reliable internet. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
