Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® partner to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling

• Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between Veterans Day 2024 and Veterans Day 2025.
• The partnership leverages Verizon’s free Skill Forward program, a university backed, self-paced education opportunity available for any US resident over 17.
• Verizon is committed to providing exclusive offers to active military, veterans and their families. Customers can take advantage of Mobile deals, discounts and savings with myPlan starting at just $25/month with 4 lines on Welcome Unlimited, plus 12% off all mobile perks. Customers can also save on Fios Home Internet starting at just $45/month, which can be bundled with the Mobile + Home Discount to unlock even more savings.
• Beginning November 1st, active military, veterans and their families will automatically receive Set Up and Go - a white glove service that provides customers a personalized phone setup experience, on Verizon.

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between this year’s Veterans Day and next year’s Veterans Day. The partnership leverages Verizon’s free Skill Forward program.

Participants in Verizon Skill Forward can access more than 250 free, credentialed courses through edX from four-year universities and distinguished institutions. Spanning over 80 unique professional certificate programs, users can pursue skills in high growth job fields like AI, business, coding, communication, finance, IT and more. The platform also provides access to tips, industry-specific events, workshops and a job board to support users’ professional development and career transition.

“We are proud and honored to be partnering with Wounded Warrior Project® to help veterans achieve their career dreams. With their resilience and adaptability, veterans are an asset to any organization. Verizon Skill Forward provides veterans – and any US resident 17 years and older – a pathway to in-demand, tech-forward careers, thanks to free, university-credentialed courses,” said Donna Epps, Verizon’s Chief Responsible Business Officer.

“We’re grateful to Verizon for supporting wounded warriors as they build their careers and futures after service,” said Brea Kratzert Todd, WWP vice president of business development. “Verizon’s ongoing commitment to our mission helps us keep our promise to always be there for those who served.”

According to a study from Call of Duty Endowment and ZipRecruiter, 33 percent of veterans are underemployed, despite having foundational skills and potential to thrive in a number of industries. The Verizon Skill Forward program is designed to pave a path to new career opportunities with free, university courses from edX.

Discounts & Savings For Those Who Serve

Verizon is committed to providing exclusive offers to active military, veterans and their families. Customers can take advantage of Mobile deals, discounts and savings with myPlan starting at just $25/month with 4 lines on Welcome Unlimited.¹

Customers can also save on Fios Home Internet starting at just $45/month, which can be bundled with the Mobile + Home Discount to unlock even more savings.²

To check your eligibility and learn more about Verizon’s military and veteran community offers, visit verizon.com/military.

About Wounded Warrior Project

Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more about Wounded Warrior Project.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.

Media contact:
Hope Arcuri Armanus
hope.arcuri.armanus@verizon.com
336-813-4673

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¹ Plus taxes & fees. Auto Pay and paper-free billing req’d. For personal lines only.
Military discount: For eligible military; approved verification documents read. $10/mo account discount applied to single line; $25/mo account discount applied to 2-3 lines; $20/mo account discount applied to 4+ lines.
Unlimited 5G / 4G LTE: For Unlimited Welcome plan, in times of congestion, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. After exceeding 30 GB/mo (for Unlimited Plus plan) or 60 GB/mo (for Unlimited Ultimate plan) of 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G, or 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot data, Mobile Hotspot speeds reduced to up to 3 Mbps when on 5G Ultra Wideband and 600 Kbps when on 5G / 4G LTE for the rest of month. Mobile Hotspot not included on Unlimited Welcome plan. Domestic data roaming at 2G speeds. 5G Ultra Wideband access included with Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Ultimate plans. 5G access requires a 5G capable device.

² Auto Pay: $10/mo savings available when you sign up for Auto Pay and paper-free billing.
Mobile + Home Discount: Enrollment req'd. For existing postpaid mobile customers with a Verizon mobile plan (excludes prepaid, business and data-only plans) who then add and maintain a Fios Home Internet plan.
Fios 1 Gig and Fios 2 Gig: $25/mo Mobile + Home Discount savings available.
Fios 300 Mbps and 500 Mbps: $15/mo Mobile + Home Discount savings available. General: $99 setup and other terms may apply. Subject to credit approval.