COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.,
Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) is excited to
announce it has chosen Junior Achievement USA (JA) as a national partner in its
corporate social responsibility program – HGV Serves.
"Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young
people to succeed in a global economy," said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton Grand
Vacations. "Its mission aligns perfectly with the youth development
pillar of our CSR program, HGV Serves. We are focused on
encouraging our nation's youth to realize their dreams through
education, financial literacy and work readiness."
During the 2020-2021 calendar school year, HGV team members in
eight school districts across the U.S. will have the opportunity to
volunteer in their local communities through various JA programs.
These markets include Orlando,
South Florida, Myrtle Beach (North and South), Las Vegas, New
York, Hawaii's Big Island
and Oahu. This fall, virtual
volunteering will take place in lieu of classroom visits due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Junior Achievement's unique approach allows volunteers from the
community to deliver curriculum while sharing their personal
experiences with students. Embodying the heart of JA, classroom
volunteers transform key concepts and lessons into messages that
inspire and empower students to believe in themselves, showing that
they can make a difference in the world.
"A spirit of service has always been at the heart of Hilton
Grand Vacations," said Wang. "We are dedicated to giving back to
the communities where we live and work, and a partnership with
Junior Achievement gives our team members the incredible
opportunity to serve their local communities and schools. We look
forward to seeing our team members help fuel the boundless
potential of young people this school year and for many years to
come."
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Junior Achievement has
modified many of its programs to fit a virtual learning platform,
allowing volunteers to still serve students while maintaining the
safety and security measures necessary for the schools.
"Junior Achievement is dedicated to inspiring and preparing
young people to succeed," said Jack E.
Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement
USA. "We greatly appreciate Hilton
Grand Vacations' support of this mission and the tens of thousands
of young people reached by JA programs in the communities
benefiting from this partnership."
About Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Hilton Grand
Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) is recognized as a leading global
timeshare company. With headquarters in Orlando, Florida, Hilton Grand Vacations
develops, markets and operates a system of brand-name, high-quality
vacation ownership resorts in select vacation destinations. The
Company also manages and operates two innovative club membership
programs: Hilton Grand Vacations Club® and The
Hilton Club®, providing exclusive exchange, leisure
travel and reservation services for more than 325,000 club members.
For more information, visit www.hiltongrandvacations.com.
About Junior Achievement USA
Junior Achievement is the world's
largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge
and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their
future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs
are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide
relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten
through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy,
work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches nearly 4.8
million students per year in 105 markets across the United States, with an additional 5.2
million students served by operations in 100 other countries
worldwide. Junior Achievement USA
is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more
information.
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