The Verizon Wireless store in Bethesda is one of six stores to offer Verizon Innovative Learning Labs this fall
WHAT
For the first time, Verizon Innovative Learning is using retail stores to provide kids ages 8-12 with hands-on experiences in advanced technology. Through expert-led courses in the new Verizon Innovative Learning labs, kids will gain skills in virtual reality, 3D design and printing, robotics, coding and more.
On October 1, the labs opened to students of all experience levels at the Bethesda Verizon Smart Store and five other locations across the country. The November Lab focuses on gaming and coding, each student will have the opportunity to code their very own video game. Workshops are led by instructors from the national education nonprofit Project Lead The Way.
Parents can learn more information and register their children to participate in the labs at www.verizon.com/learninglabs.
Members of the media are invited to attend the upcoming lab sessions at either 11 AM or 1 PM on November 19, 2016 to experience the gaming and coding lesson alongside the students in attendance.
WHEN
November 19, 2016 From:
· 11 AM – 12 PM
· 1 PM – 2 PM
· 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
· 4 PM – 5 PM
WHY
With the recent growth in STEM-skilled jobs, and the underrepresentation of minorities in these fields, it’s clear we need to do more to level the playing field for students from minority and underserved communities. Through Verizon Innovative Learning, the education initiative of the Verizon Foundation, we develop measurable STEM education programs that provide students with technology and hands-on learning to help build the confidence they need to become tomorrow’s creators.
WHERE
6932 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
WHO
· Project Lead The Way Instructor
· Verizon Smart Store Manager
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of 162,000 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 113.7 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
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