Thousands of High School Students Support Small Businesses with New Technology Solutions

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., - As millions of Americans 'shop small' this November, high school students from across the country are offering local businesses more hands-on support, through their tech skills. This school year, underrepresented high school students in eight cities nationwide are learning principles of design thinking, and how to apply them to emerging technology and mobile devices to serve as creative solutions for local small businesses and non-profits. Through a program under Verizon Innovative Learning, the education initiative of the Verizon Foundation, students are paired with small business-owners to identify their  challenges, and develop technology-driven solutions through cutting edge augmented reality, virtual reality and mobile apps.  Click here for more.

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