Kohl’s Donates $1.5 Million to Discovery World for STEM Education Access
March 19 2019 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Funding supports Kohl’s Design It! Lab and
Mobile Lab which promote creativity and innovation to students and
families in Milwaukee’s most vulnerable communities
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced it will award a $1.5 million grant
to Discovery World, over three years, to increase access to
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for
children and families in Milwaukee’s most vulnerable communities
through Kohl’s Design It!, a hands-on, educational program that
encourages students and families to use technology to turn
imagination into reality.
“Kohl’s is proud to continue our partnership with Discovery
World to provide opportunities for students and families to
participate in free, interactive STEM programming, increasing their
knowledge of the disciplines and exposing them to careers in the
field,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s senior vice president of
communications. “We applaud the work Discovery World is doing in
bringing hands-on, age-appropriate learning centered around design
and creativity to kids in our community.”
Discovery World will allocate Kohl’s funding to bring highly
innovative STEM education to the fingertips of more local children
and families through the following efforts:
- Free School Visits to Discovery
World: Students from more than 250 qualifying local schools,
with 50 percent or more of the student population living in
poverty, will have the opportunity to visit Discovery World to
participate in Kohl’s Design It! Lab at no cost. At the Kohl’s
Design It! Lab, students harness their creativity by partaking in
collaborative art- and design-focused STEM projects.
- No-Cost Community-Based Programming
for Families: The Kohl’s Design It! Mobile Lab will travel to
organizations in Milwaukee communities and qualifying schools, with
70 percent or more of the total student base living in poverty, to
introduce families and students to the intellectually stimulating
STEM field through engaging demonstrations and a variety of
hands-on learning activities, including product development.
“Kohl’s Design It! has become a pivotal resource for local
students and families to receive hands-on educational programming
focused on creativity, innovation and design,” said Amy Panicucci,
Discovery World’s director of marketing. “Kohl’s generous support
helps us educate, motivate, mobilize, and inspire the innovators
and entrepreneurs of tomorrow by providing impactful and engaging
educational experiences today.”
Since 2010, Kohl’s and Kohl’s Cares have committed $7.5 million
to Discovery World to launch and support the Kohl’s Design It!
educational program, which includes the Kohl’s Design It! Lab and
the Kohl’s Design It! Mobile Lab.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more
than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and
empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing
national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy
shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on
Kohl's mobile app. Since its founding, Kohl's has given more than
$700 million to support communities nationwide, with a focus on
family health and wellness. For a list of store locations or to
shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s
impact in the community or how to join our winning team,
visit Corporate.Kohls.com or
follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.
About Discovery World
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Discovery World is
Milwaukee’s premier science and technology center that’s fun for
the whole family. The 120,000-square foot facility is home to
interactive exhibits, fresh and saltwater tanks in the Reiman
Aquarium, live theater shows, and a multitude of educational
programs. Discovery World is also home to Wisconsin’s Flagship, the
Sailing Vessel (S/V) Denis Sullivan. To find out more call (414)
765-9966 or visit www.discoveryworld.org.
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Julia Fennelly, Kohl’s, 262.703.1710 or
julia.fennelly@kohls.comPaul Fladten, Discovery World, 414.274.4207
or pfladten@discoveryworld.org
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