NetApp Honors NFL with Social Impact Award, Launches Cybersecurity Training Partnership
Event summary
- NetApp will present the NFL with its Customer Social Impact Award at INSIGHT 2026 for the league's Inspire Change initiative.
- NetApp is launching a philanthropic partnership with Per Scholas, providing a grant to support its Cybersecurity with AI Tools training program.
- The initiative aims to expand zero-tuition training and career pathways for historically underrepresented communities.
- Since 2020, the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative has supported Per Scholas in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap.
- The partnership combines Per Scholas’ workforce-development expertise with NetApp’s leadership in data and AI.
The big picture
NetApp's recognition of the NFL and its partnership with Per Scholas highlight the growing intersection of technology, education, and social impact. The initiative addresses the critical need for cybersecurity skills in an era where AI is reshaping industries. This collaboration exemplifies how organizations can leverage technology and cross-sector partnerships to create tangible social outcomes and strengthen the future workforce.
What we're watching
- Program Scalability
- Whether NetApp and Per Scholas can sustain the pace of expanding zero-tuition training programs across multiple communities.
- Industry Alignment
- How the partnership's focus on cybersecurity and AI tools aligns with evolving employer needs and market demands.
- Social Impact Measurement
- The effectiveness of the initiative in creating measurable social impact and advancing economic mobility for learners.
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