Nationwide announced today that it has provided $1 million in funding to the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) college scholarship fund, over its seven year partnership with the conference. This milestone was reached with the company’s most recent contribution of $150,000 to the fund.
“Partnering with the CIAA to contribute to its scholarship fund demonstrates Nationwide’s commitment to academic excellence at historically Black colleges and universities and the importance of making educational opportunities available to everyone,” said Matt Jauchius, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Nationwide. “The long-standing relationship we have with the CIAA is what Nationwide’s On Your Side® promise is all about.”
Nationwide partners with CIAA member school campuses throughout the year hosting onsite career fairs, providing career counseling, offering leadership development opportunities and creating pathways to employment through corporate internship opportunities. Additionally, Nationwide has proudly supported the CIAA Basketball tournament, CIAA Football Championship Game, and all 16 CIAA Conference Championships for seven consecutive years.
"With the partnership of companies like Nationwide, we are able to uphold the academic and athletic excellence of the CIAA member schools," said Jacqie McWilliams, commissioner, CIAA. “Most importantly, our partners allow us to continue delivering outstanding academic and professional opportunities and experiences to our students.”
The CIAA/Nationwide internship program brings students to Nationwide to gain real work experience in preparation for postgraduate career opportunities. Nationwide has hosted talented student interns from nearly every CIAA member school.
“We hire talent from CIAA schools,” added Jauchius. “After all, this is what the CIAA is all about – preparing students for tomorrow and helping them realize their dreams.”
About Nationwide
Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor’s. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance.
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About the CIAA
Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the nation's first African American athletic conference and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 16 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. Headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 12 member-institutions: Bowie State University, Chowan University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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