Colonial life has made a $25,000 commitment to University of South Carolina’s teacher induction program which will help pay for the continual support for graduates and teachers in their first three years of the classroom.
USC’s College Education Dean said the district would save $6,000,000 annually if we can keep teachers in their roles at an increased level of only 25%. That will benefit and bless the education of our children in local schools.
These funds will help new teachers build relationship with new graduates and teachers offering them professional development, instructional coaching and sharing best practices with them.
Colonial Life’s Community Relations Manager, Marie McGehee, says, “Education is the main focus of Colonial Life’s community giving. Thir program is a strong fit for our efforts to support education by equipping teachers and students with tools that help drive workforce development and economic success across the state.”
This is the our first venture with USC. Colonial Life has a long history of partnerships with the University of South Carolina, including naming rights at the Colonial Life Arena, support for the installation of a world-class sculpture at the Darla Moore School of Business and providing tuition scholarships through the Arnold School of Public Health.
The company also sponsors several programs to support educators, including the Midlands Educator Leadership Experience and the Strong Schools Grants program. Employees contribute to the company’s educational outreach efforts by volunteering with reading, mentoring and financial literacy partnerships at local schools; assisting with spring, summer and winter camps at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden; and coordinating after-school enrichment programs for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands.
Colonial Life is a great caring company to represent. Here at The BeneChoice Companies we are grateful to be part of such a caring company!
Highest regards,
Stacia
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