Principal® Charity Classic renews investment in the Legacy Project
26 Gennaio 2024 - 4:13PM
Business Wire
New curriculum incorporated into the
community-driven, work-based learning program
The Principal® Charity Classic with support from Sammons
Financial Group will work with the Greater Des Moines Partnership
to evolve the Legacy Project, into a community-driven, work-based
learning program (Program) to prepare youth for future employment,
particularly those at risk of not graduating or easily securing
work.
The primary objective of the Legacy Project, funded by Principal
Charity Classic proceeds, is to introduce youth to a variety of
professional and technical skills that will increase their
knowledge of and confidence in financial planning, customer
service, teamwork and collaboration, delegation, and
communication.
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will administer the Program
and develop a standardized curriculum and work-based learning model
that will be taught through existing summer youth internship
programs throughout Iowa, starting in 2024 in the Des Moines
metropolitan area. Funding will also be used to underwrite weekly
learning, networking, and skill-building sessions with the summer
interns.
“The Legacy Project supports the Principal Charity Classic’s
mission of improving the lives of Iowa’s youth and will equip
underrepresented or underprivileged students, with skills needed to
meet challenges now and, in the future,” said Ken McCullum, board
chair for the Principal Charity Classic.
As administrator of the Program, the Greater Des Moines
Partnership will interact with participating community
organizations, collect data, organize weekly learning sessions,
train the organizations in the curriculum, and maintain and update
the curriculum.
"We are thrilled to work with the Principal Charity Classic on
this project as it marks a significant step towards empowering our
youth," said Jenae Sikkink, Senior Vice President of Talent
Development and Inclusive Strategies for the Greater Des Moines
Partnership. "We are excited about the opportunity to help provide
our youth with skills and confidence to prepare them for their
futures."
The Legacy Project first launched in 2020 with funding from
Sammons Financial Group. In its inaugural year, $50,000 was donated
to The Directors Council (TDC), a Des Moines-based not-for-profit
committed to developing social service programs focused on
addressing racial disparities and inequities in the areas of
employment, education, financial inclusion, health, and
housing.
About Principal Financial Group
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial
company with 19,500 employees1 passionate about improving the
wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for
more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 61 million customers1
plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the
communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive
workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the 2023
World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere2, a member of the
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a “Best Places to Work in
Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment
to building a better future at principal.com.
1 As of September 30, 2023 2 Ethisphere, 2023 3 Pensions &
Investments, 2023
About the Principal Charity Classic
The Principal Charity Classic is an annual and award-winning PGA
TOUR Champions event dedicated to investing in the future of Iowa
kids. In 2023, the Principal Charity Classic raised $8 million for
charity, bringing the tournament’s giving total to more than $53.7
million since 2007. Tournament funds benefit organizations that
provide a broad level of support to Iowa kids in the areas of
education and culture, financial security and stability, and health
and wellness.
For more information, visit principalcharityclassic.com, or
connect with the tournament on social media: Facebook
facebook.com/principalcharityclassic, Twitter @PCCTourney, and
Instagram @principalcharityclassic.
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