Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2019 -- D.C. United have announced a partnership with leading education technology company EVERFI, Inc. that will enable students across Washington, D.C., to explore careers rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through an interactive online platform. Alongside presenting partner Group 1001 and supporting partner LMI, D.C. United will be the exclusive provider of this STEM education program at no cost to District of Columbia Public Schools.
“We are excited to announce our partnership with EVERFI in an important step towards equipping the District’s youth with the resources needed to excel in various STEM platforms at school,” said Andy Bush, Chief Revenue Officer of D.C. United. “D.C. United remain committed in supporting our community and this partnership allows us to provide the city’s school system with free tools to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering and math."
Eighty percent of the nation’s fastest-growing careers require skills from one or more STEM fields. The digital program is designed to spark curiosity in STEM and introduce middle and high school students to a wide variety of exciting STEM career options. When navigating the course, students reflect on activities they enjoy and receive feedback on how those interests can translate into STEM careers that power innovation.
“It’s critical that we equip young people with the science, technology, engineering, and math skills needed to inspire educational pathways to careers in these growing fields,” said Jon Chapman, president and co-founder, EVERFI. “We’re incredibly excited to work together with D.C. United, Group1001, and LMI to grow the impact of this program.”
Earlier this summer, D.C. United invited local students to the first annual Soccer & STEM Adventures at Audi Field. Students rotated through several stations that connected science and math to the game of soccer. D.C. United will welcome students to this event again in Spring 2020.
About Group1001
Group1001 is a customer-centric insurance holding company with combined assets under management of approximately $36 billion as of September 30, 2018. We are reimagining the insurance industry experience in ways that empower people financially and help them live better lives. Our mission as a group is to make insurance more useful, intuitive and accessible so everyone can get the most value from their money.
Group1001 believes education and sports have the power to transform communities. We partner with DC Scores, Fields & Futures and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to revitalize sports fields in communities across the country, to provide safe and nurturing spaces for young people in the communities we serve. Group1001 also sponsors the Power of Sports, which celebrates powerful stories of people and organizations connecting through sports while driving positive social change for children and communities across the U.S.
For more information about Group1001, please visit us at
Group1001.com
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About LMI
LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. Headquartered in Tysons, VA, LMI has 1,400 employees nationwide. Visit
www.LMI.org
for more information.
About EVERFI, Inc.
EVERFI is a technology company driving social change through education that addresses the biggest issues affecting society ranging from financial wellness to prescription drug safety to workplace conduct. Founded in 2008, EVERFI is fueled by its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and has reached more than 30 million learners across the U.S. and Canada. EVERFI’s
Networks
bring together financial institutions, colleges and universities, and some of the largest corporations to leverage insights and connections to drive impact. Some of America's leading CEOs and venture capital firms are EVERFI investors including Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, Twitter founder Evan Williams, Advance Publications, Rethink Education and Rethink Impact. To learn more about EVERFI visit
everfi.com
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@EVERFI.
Media Contacts:
Sam Legg
D.C. United - Manager, Communications
slegg@dcunited.com
Jennifer Edgerly
EVERFI - Senior Director, Communications
jedgerly@everfi.com
202-486-0518
