In addition to doubling their tree planting goal to 20 million trees by 2030, Verizon introduces new, sustainable retail bag
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BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Verizon today announced it has joined the U.S. Chapter of 1t.org - the Trillion Trees Platform led by the World Economic Forum and American Forests to support the global movement to conserve, restore and grow 1 trillion trees worldwide. Verizon has pledged to double its current goal, set in 2019, of 10 million trees planted by 2030 to 20 million trees.
Verizon is investing over $44M in workforce development to significantly increase access to a free tech-focused career training program aimed at reskilling Americans
Partnering with nonprofit organization Generation will bring their online reskilling program to 26 cities by end of 2022
Initiative will build the foundation to reach the company’s goal, through Citizen Verizon, of preparing 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030
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Verizon is investing over $44M in workforce development to significantly increase access to a free tech-focused career training program aimed at reskilling Americans
Partnering with nonprofit organization Generation will bring their online reskilling program to 26 cities by end of 2022
Initiative will build the foundation to reach the company’s goal, through Citizen Verizon, of preparing 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030
New partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative University program will connect college students with resources to help develop innovative technology solutions to social and environmental challenges, while bringing diverse voices into the next generation of innovators.
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New partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative University program will connect college students with resources to help develop innovative technology solutions to social and environmental challenges, while bringing diverse voices into the next generation of innovators.
Virtual town-hall will feature celebrities, educators and more to address education inequality and student mental health
What you need to know:
Citizen Verizon Assembly: Education is Not Up for Debate brings together Yara Shahidi, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, professors, politicians and business leaders for an urgent debate on today’s education system, with a look to the future
Verizon Innovative Learning has expanded VIL school data plans to 30GB
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Virtual town-hall will feature celebrities, educators and more to address education inequality and student mental health
What you need to know:
Citizen Verizon Assembly: Education is Not Up for Debate brings together Yara Shahidi, Gabrielle Union, Soledad O’Brien, professors, politicians and business leaders for an urgent debate on today’s education system, with a look to the future
Verizon Innovative Learning has expanded VIL school data plans to 30GB
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., September 18, 2020 /3BL Media/ - Today, the Verizon Foundation announced $300,000 in donations to support immediate relief efforts across communities in California, Oregon and Washington impacted by the wildfires, as well as hardest hit areas of Alabama and Florida impacted by Hurricane Sally.
In a time when it has never been more critical, Verizon is supporting students, parents, teachers and school districts with tools to support remote learning including
Partnerships with school districts nationwide to make available discounted connectivity so that over 36 million students in 38 states and the District of Columbia can access the tools they need to support tech-enabled learning
Access to digital resources available for all K-12 educators across the country
Expansion of the Verizon Innovative Learning program to 254 middle schools across the country; first time expansion into high schools
Partnerships with organizations including The New York Times and Discovery Education to provide content and tools to educators and students
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What you need to know:
In a time when it has never been more critical, Verizon is supporting students, parents, teachers and school districts with tools to support remote learning including
Partnerships with school districts nationwide to make available discounted connectivity so that over 36 million students in 38 states and the District of Columbia can access the tools they need to support tech-enabled learning
Access to digital resources available for all K-12 educators across the country
Expansion of the Verizon Innovative Learning program to 254 middle schools across the country; first time expansion into high schools
Partnerships with organizations including The New York Times and Discovery Education to provide content and tools to educators and students
Join world-renowned leaders for an urgent discussion on driving impact around inclusivity, education and the workforce of the future at 5pm EST on July 28 on Yahoo Finance
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On July 28, Verizon is bringing together business leaders, activists and thought leaders for the inaugural Citizen Verizon Assembly: Charging Social Change Forward. The hour-long virtual event will focus on the importance of corporate responsibility to address the most pressing global economic, environmental and social issues, spotlighting Verizon’s new commitments through keynotes and panels with leaders from around the globe.
Verizon is launching its responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon
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What you need to know:
Verizon is launching its responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon, which will drive business initiatives across the company to create impact and move the world forward though action
To deliver impact on key pillars of Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity, Verizon pledges the following actions:
Provide 10 million youths with the digital skills training necessary to thrive in a modern economy and provide 1 million small businesses with resources to help them thrive in the digital economy by 2030
Become carbon neutral in its operations by 2035 by reducing emissions, investing in renewable energy and purchasing carbon offsets
Prepare 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030 by enabling opportunities through skills training
Virtual Citizen Verizon Assembly will take place on July 28, bringing together thought leaders, activists, celebrities and business leaders to address how we accelerate social change at a time when it’s never been more urgent.
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What you need to know:
Verizon is launching its responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon, which will drive business initiatives across the company to create impact and move the world forward though action
To deliver impact on key pillars of Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity, Verizon pledges the following actions:
Provide 10 million youths with the digital skills training necessary to thrive in a modern economy and provide 1 million small businesses with resources to help them thrive in the digital economy by 2030
Become carbon neutral in its operations by 2035 by reducing emissions, investing in renewable energy and purchasing carbon offsets
Prepare 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030 by enabling opportunities through skills training
Virtual Citizen Verizon Assembly will take place on July 28, bringing together thought leaders, activists, celebrities and business leaders to address how we accelerate social change at a time when it’s never been more urgent.
