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Lindsay Hansen
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 23, 2024
PHOENIX, Ariz. – The Arizona Coyotes Foundation awarded a $10,000 grant in support of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation’s (the Foundation) education initiative, ElevateEdAZ. ElevateEdAZ works to align education to workforce learning pathways with the needs of Arizona’s leading industries. The Foundation launched the initiative in March 2020 and has expanded to 20 schools across five school districts and a charter network, impacting over 59,000 students and teachers in the Greater Phoenix region by preparing students for college and career.
“We are incredibly proud of our longstanding and multifaceted partnership with the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation. ElevateEdAZ has a long-lasting impact on the lives of students from diverse and underserved communities and Arizona’s economy. We are pleased to continue our support and look forward to seeing our joint impact through this program,” said Nadia Rivera, Chief Impact Officer of the Arizona Coyotes Foundation.
ElevateEdAZ is working with schools and school districts to:
- Increase the number of students completing high-wage, high-demand career pathways through stronger pathway articulation and career awareness activities.
- Increase attainment of industry-recognized credentials and early post-secondary credit by removing barriers to dual enrollment and incentivizing students and teachers for improved outcomes.
- Provide more students with work-based learning experience by applying academics through internships and job shadows.
- Empower educators to reimagine classroom learning through Educator Externships where teachers learn skillsets industry leaders are seeking in job candidates and can access pathways and support systems to integrate these skills into their curriculum.
To date, ElevateEdAZ has partnered with over local businesses to provide internships, job shadows, mock interviews, and other career-connected learning to over 100,000 students and teachers. Students and teachers in participating schools within Mesa Public Schools, Phoenix Union High School District, Paradise Valley Unified School District, Deer Valley Unified District, Peoria Unified School District, and ASU Preparatory Academy will be afforded more opportunities through greater access to activities promoted through the ElevateEdAZ initiative.
To learn more about becoming a business partner with ElevateEdAZ, visit www.elevateedaz.com/business and complete the ElevateEdAZ Businesses Partner Form. For more information on engaging your business, please contact our business partnership team at [email protected].
Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer for the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation is available for media interviews.
About ElevateEdAZ
Launched in 2020, ElevateEdAZ prepares individuals for college and career through stronger alignment between education, business, and the community. ElevateEdAZ is focused on increasing the number of students completing high-quality education to workforce learning pathways that align with the needs of the industry and supports students in completing industry-recognized credentials, attaining early post-secondary credit, and participating in capstone work-based learning experiences, such as internships and job shadows. For more information, visit https://elevateedaz.com.
About the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a more robust workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona. The Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, leads the charitable and education initiatives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber under the four pillars of education, workforce development, wellness, and research. For more information, visit https://phoenixchamberfoundation.com.
Follow Online:
Twitter: @ElevateEdAZ
Instagram: @elevateedaz
Facebook: @elevateedaz
LinkedIn: ElevateEdAZ
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