Colonial Life–Celebrate Freedom Foundation partnership benefits students nationwide

COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Thousands of middle and high school students will have access to expanded educational opportunities provided by the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, supported by a new partnership with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

Colonial Life has committed $100,000 over the next three years to help support the Celebrate Freedom Foundations educational programs. The programs focus on STEM subjects science, technology, engineering and math that are considered essential to the nations competitiveness and leadership role in the world economy. The goal is to encourage students to learn more about and pursue careers in fields that rely on these skills. The partnership will help fund:

This effort builds on Colonial Lifes long history of support for the Celebrate Freedom Foundation, says Randy Horn, Colonial Lifes president and chief executive officer. Were committed to developing the leaders of tomorrow by investing in educating and developing our future workforce. Nearly half of our total corporate social responsibility funding is education-focused, and Celebrate Freedom Foundations efforts align well with this focus.

Colonial Lifes support will greatly help our efforts to deliver effective educational opportunities and recognize outstanding JROTC participants, adds Jack Lovelady, Celebrate Freedom Foundations president and chief operating officer. These programs help develop critical skills greatly needed in the global workplace. Theyll help us maintain the U.S. technological advantage essential to assuring the health of our nations industry and, ultimately, Americas freedom.

To learn more about the Celebrate Freedom Foundation or its educational and JROTC programs, call (803) 708-4752 or visit http://www.CelebrateFreedomFoundation.org.

About the Celebrate Freedom Foundation

The Celebrate Freedom Foundation is a nonprofit educational and historical 501 (c)3 corporation dedicated to educating children, promoting lasting patriotism and honoring the military past, present and future. It provides innovative educational outreach programs in unconventional settings, focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics in elementary, middle and high schools. For more information visit http://www.CelebrateFreedomFoundation.org or call (803) 708-4752.

About the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps is a federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States. The program was originally created as part of the National Defense Act of 1916 and later expanded under the 1964 ROTC Vitalization Act.

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