LEHI, Utah, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/
-- JobNimbus and Village Book Builders are teaming up with the
mission of ending child poverty in Africa through reading and mentorship. During
this pilot program, JobNimbus employees will virtually mentor
students at Village Book Builders' library in Kabale, Uganda.
JobNimbus is committing participation from 80 employees over a 2
month period. Each participating employee will have the opportunity
to meet virtually with a New High Tech student and teach a lesson
designed by Village Book Builders focused upon reading
comprehension.
"One of our company values is proactive learning, and not only
do we get a chance help these students learn more about literacy
and general education and what it's like living in the United States, but we also get to have the
opportunity to act as a mentor," said Jared
Olsen, VP of People Experience at JobNimbus. "We love the
concept of the hero's journey and that every hero has a mentor; the
opportunity for us to step in and be that really resonated with
JobNimbus and with the JForce."
This partnership brings Village Book Builders one step closer to
bridging the education gap in low-income countries. Schools in the
developing world have a ratio of roughly 75 students per every
teacher, and students receive essentially no individual attention.
Lack of attention increases student drop out rates; and for every
year a student stays in school, it increases their lifetime earning
potential by 10%. When students drop out early, it results in
limited future earnings and the inability to financially support
their families. The cycle of poverty perpetuates.
With the support of companies like JobNimbus, Village Book
Builders constructs libraries in developing nations, supplying them
with books and computers that support student education. Their
mentor programs provide opportunities for adults to mentor
disadvantaged students, increasing the use of educational resources
and providing long-term support to students.
"Meeting with the kids has brought more joy than I ever
imagined. I love getting to know them, and I am learning so much
from them. I am so inspired by them," said Ivy Gray, JobNimbus Support Escalations
Specialist.
Through such partnerships as this one, Village Book Builders can
also provide continuous on-the-ground support to these libraries so
that students stay motivated and can earn a quality education.
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About JobNimbus:
JobNimbus is a Lehi, Utah-based
software company that serves contractors and business owners in the
home services construction industry with its project management,
CRM platform, and growth services. Since being founded in 2013,
JobNimbus has expanded its offerings across 11 home service
industries, specializing in roofing, solar install, and exterior
renovations. For more information about JobNimbus, visit
https://www.jobnimbus.com/.
Media Contact:
Jeanteil Livingston
JobNimbus Public Relations
jeanteil.livingston@jobnimbus.com
(702) 768-3149
About Village Book Builders
Founded in 2015, Village Book Builders is a 501(C)(3) non-profit
organization headquartered in Mapleton, Utah. Village Book Builders
receives funding for their educational initiatives through their
socially responsible partnerships with corporations.
Media Contact:
Julie Arko
Director of Marketing - Village Book Builders
julie.arko@villagebookbuilders.org
Media Contact
Jeanteil Livingston, JobNimbus, 1 7027683149,
jeanteil.livingston@jobnimbus.com
SOURCE JobNimbus