OCONTO, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Packers and UScellular have introduced the winner of a $20,000 know-how makeover by way of the inaugural Leap for Learning program.

According to a launch, the Oconto Unified School District was awarded the prize throughout a celebration on Tuesday and is predicted to make use of the cash to fund a brand new STEM lab.

Earlier within the fall, educators, directors, and fogeys throughout Wisconsin had been invited to appoint a Wisconsin-based Ok-12 college or district by way of the Leap for Learning Program.

Nominations required a abstract describing why the college deserved a know-how makeover and the way it might profit the scholars.

The Oconto Unified School District was nominated by Scott Boucher, IT Director/Network Engineer at Oconto Unified School District.

“As educators, we want to prepare our students for a robust career path and future, and we know technology education and access is a key part of that,” stated Boucher. “Thanks to UScellular, the Green Bay Packers, and the Leap for Learning program, this technology upgrade will give us the opportunity to provide our students with state-of-the-art equipment that will facilitate team building and collaboration among students while teaching the skills of problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovation.”

With the addition of a brand new STEM Lab, college students will obtain hands-on studying in science, know-how, engineering, artwork, and math. The collaborative area unwell enable lecturers to present college students real-world interactive experiences in these fields.

“Technology is a vital part of the educational experience for students, providing them with easy-to-access information, accelerated learning and fun opportunities to practice what they learn,” says Christine Paulsen director of gross sales for UScellular. “UScellular cares deeply about our local communities and it’s through programs like Leap for Learning that support our youth and future leaders in STEM.”

Officials say the Leap for Learning program drew greater than 239 nominations from throughout the state of Wisconsin. A panel of judges evaluated and scored the nomination essays based mostly on the proposed mission’s capability to enhance STEM-related training.

“We are proud to join UScellular for the Leap for Learning program to help the Oconto Unified School District receive this much-needed technology makeover,” stated Chad Watson, director of gross sales and enterprise growth for the Packers. “It’s important to the Packers to support youth and education throughout Wisconsin and ensure students have access to the resources they need to learn and grow.”