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 interactive educational program, called SAP Digital Scholars, introduces and encourages students to pursue exciting careers in technical fields through gamified lessons. As part of the course experience, students learn about the importance of STEM education and careers that can be pursued in the industry. SAP Digital Scholars aims to reach 100 schools and will be available in, California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, British Columbia, and Ontario, at no cost to schools or students.
“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. “It is our responsibility as global leaders in technology and innovation to ensure we address opportunities for digital inclusion. By partnering with trusted organizations like EVERFI, we connect the core competencies of different organizations, multiply the impact that we have with each other and really drive effective growth in STEM education.”
As part of the partnership, SAP and EVERFI will develop a module for SAP Digital Scholars focused on sports analytics and how data and technology are used to inform business decisions. The module will be presented to students using a digital sports arena theme. In this module students will compare, prioritize, and manipulate data sets, connecting these problem-solving skills to STEM careers that require analysis and data-driven decision making.
“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. This digital program is designed to spark curiosity in a new career path and introduce 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 new careers that power innovation.
“As a teacher who teaches Engineering Design and the design process, I really love the SAP Digital Scholars Program,” said Stephen Tow, a teacher from Chicago Public Schools. “Designing the Ultimate Prototype is the perfect introduction to students on the engineering design process, careers, and the different parts of a 3D printer. My students truly utilized the knowledge learned in this course to help them develop their own products like keychains, cookie cutters, and model cars. I highly recommend the SAP Digital Scholars Program.”
The SAP and EVERFI partnership is part of Learning for Life – a global initiative that demonstrates SAP’s commitment to building an inclusive, skilled workforce for today’s digital world. 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. In 2018, SAP digital skills programs reached more than 2.8 million youth across 93 countries.
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