NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, and the 49ers Foundation, the largest NFL team foundation, announced a multi-year partnership to bring data science education to high school students in the San Francisco Bay Area. The “49ers EDU Data Analytics Course Series” is designed to inspire the next generation of tech leaders, equip them with core skills in data science, and introduce them to career opportunities in the tech industry.
Through this partnership, NetApp and the 49ers Foundation will leverage the unique environment of Levi’s Stadium to create an immersive educational experience for students. This collaboration is part of the 49ers EDU STEAM Education Program and builds on the program’s strong track record of reaching over 500,000 students in the Bay Area and beyond through digital and in-person courses. All courses in the “Data Analytics Course Series” will be taught by 49ers EDU educators, and NetApp volunteers will help students explore career paths in technology.
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“NetApp is committed to expanding access to data and AI education,” said George Kurian, CEO of NetApp. “Through our partnership with the 49ers Foundation, we are providing students with real-world experience and skills development opportunities to thrive in a data- and AI-driven world. By providing students with hands-on data analytics opportunities, we hope to inspire the next generation of technology leaders.”
The Data Analytics Course Series will teach students about data storage, cloud integration, data security, and performance optimization—critical skills for managing data in real-world scenarios, including game-day stadium operations.
“Earlier this year, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the 49erEDU program, and we are thrilled to partner with NetApp to leverage its latest and greatest technology to integrate data science into the 49erEDU curriculum,” said Justin Prettyman, Vice President and Executive Director of Philanthropy at the 49er Foundation. “NetApp’s commitment to developing the next generation makes it an incredibly impactful addition to our growing 49er Foundation family, and we look forward to working with them to educate the world’s future technology leaders and innovators.”
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“Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, with deep ties to the tech sector, we feel a deep responsibility to educate the next generation about the interconnectedness of sports and technology,” said Costa Kladianos, 49ers Executive Vice President of Technology. “NetApp helps us collect, store, analyze, and leverage massive amounts of data to ultimately create the world-class fan experience that Levi’s Stadium is known for. We look forward to supporting the education of Bay Area youth through this partnership.”
Additionally, at the 2025 NetApp INSIGHT Conference, the 49er Foundation will be recognized with the NetApp Customer Social Impact Award for its leadership in data science education through the 49er EDU program.
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Source – businesswire
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