A V Team wedding and a familiar face on TV.
Check out this special moment at Winner’s Circle. Plus, a V Teamer veteran hits the small screen.
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Today on Up To Speed Live:
- Verizon gets its own BBC Documentary.
- Show support for Verizon’s STEM stars.
- Playing it safe during National Safety Month at Verizon.
- New product alert! Meet the Gizmo Watch 3 – Adventure.
- Calling all cricket fans!
- Congrats on a Kyle White wedding.
Verizon hits the big screen.
Verizon Innovative Learning is in the spotlight with a new BBC film series, “The Human Component.” This series dives into how tech can solve big world issues like climate change and education gaps. And, one episode even stars Verizon’s Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer Rose Stuckey Kirk, who talks about the power of tech in schools, especially for students who need it most.
The action was filmed at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School in Irving, Texas, where they threw a big watch party to celebrate the premiere.
Plus, Coastal Plains Market President Michelle Miller hosted a great conversation about the Verizon Innovative Learning program with some key leaders including Ryan Higgins, who manages Corporate Social Responsibility; James Tiggeman, the Director of STEM and Innovation from the Irving School District; and Patrick Yates, a teacher at Lady Bird Middle School who’s featured in the film.
Watch: The Human Component documentary
Support STEM Stars.
Want to make a big difference? Jump into the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers summer program. It's all about getting cool tech like augmented reality, virtual reality, 3D printing and coding into the hands of middle school kids in under-resourced areas.
Help them get ready for a school year full of tech by donating backpacks and STEM supplies through the Citizen Verizon Volunteers portal. Don't forget to toss in some encouraging words about your own experiences or a simple cheer. Your support changes lives.
- RSVP here to support students participating at Virginia State University
- RSVP here to support students participating at New Mexico State University
June is National Safety Month.
Think safety’s just for people wearing hard hats? Think again! At Verizon, whether you're working in the field, driving a company vehicle, scrubbing up after a bathroom break, decluttering your desk or flashing your badge, it’s everyone's job to put safety first.
For more information: Check out this Inside Verizon for more ways you can play it safe all year long.
The kids are alright…
The Gizmo Watch 3 – Adventure, Verizon's top-notch smartwatch for kids, is here. Designed to keep kids safe and on the move, this durable, adventure-ready smartwatch offers both peace of mind for parents and loads of fun for kids.
It's packed with cool features like:
- Real-time location tracking
- SOS button
- Voice and Text communication
- Educational Games
- And, more!
But don’t take it from us. Check out what Puppet George had to say about it…
Watch the latest episode of George Talks Tech here.
Who’s up for some cricket?
Hey cricket fans, the U.S. is co-hosting the T20 World Cup and Verizon will be there making sure our network is ready for the fan frenzy.
Catch all the action, June 1-7 on Verizon Fios TV's Willow channel by CricBuzz during our free preview.
After the trial, continue the thrill by subscribing to the Sports Pass for $14 a month, or level up with the Hindi Plus for $34 a month.
For more information check out our Fios subscriptions
Congratulations to these V Teamers!
It’s a V Team wedding.
Congratulations to V Teamer Kyle White, who got married in Puerto Rico during the Winner's Circle event! Kyle, a retail specialist from our Starkville, Mississippi store, had his team, including the Retail Director and Senior Director, cheering him and his spouse on virtually. What a wonderful celebration! We wish Kyle and your wife many good days to come.
Let’s go Steven!
Last night, we spotted Steve Weston, a marketing manager in Consumer Digital Marketing, on TV during the Yankees game, proudly wearing his Verizon gear. Congrats to Steven for being honored as the Veteran of the Game for his 22 years of active duty service and nine deployments. Great to see a member of our Verizon family recognized for his dedication.
