EVERFI and SAP Announce Partnership to Deliver STEM Education to Students in U.S. and Canada
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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EVERFI, Inc., the leading social impact education innovator, and SAP announce the availability of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) experiences for 6th through 9th-grade classrooms across the United States and Canada, inspiring the next generation of professionals. “The pace and scale at which innovation is accelerating impacts students, employers, and communities everywhere,” said Alexandra van der Ploeg, global head of Corporate Social Responsibility, SAP SE. “STEM-based careers are expected to grow exponentially in the coming years and it is incredibly important to educate our future leaders with the skills they need to be successful,” said Jon Chapman, co-founder and president of global partnerships at EVERFI. “We are delighted to work with a recognized leader like SAP to bring this engaging, interactive program to life for so many students.” According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 80 percent of the nation’s fastest-growing careers require skills from one or more STEM fields. With an extensive portfolio and digital literacy programs - Learning for Life creates opportunities by ensuring everyone, regardless of age or background, has the relevant skills to thrive, innovate, and secure meaningful work.
