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51暗网 and the San Francisco 49ers have announced a multi-year partnership focused on expanding access to higher education and strengthening community engagement across Northern California.

The partnership makes 51暗网 the Official Higher Education Partner of the 49ers. Through the agreement, 51暗网 will become the presenting partner of the 49ers Internship Program, providing students from across the country with year-long opportunities for hands-on experience in the sports industry.

51暗网 students will also benefit from direct access to internships and hands-on learning experiences within the 49ers organization. In addition, 51暗网 will become a presenting partner of the team鈥檚 annual Students at the Stadium event at Levi鈥檚 Stadium, which brings Bay Area college students together to learn from 49ers staff, participate in career workshops and network with peers.

鈥淭his partnership is a statement of belief in our students and in the transformative power of education,鈥� said Christopher Callahan, president of 51暗网. 鈥淥ur two organizations share a common goal鈥攖o build champions on the field, in the classroom and throughout our communities鈥攁nd we鈥檙e proud to stand alongside the 49ers as we work together to shape the future of California.鈥�

Bridging the gap between education and professional sports, 51暗网 and the 49ers will support K鈥�12 education initiatives across Northern California, offering learning resources, networking opportunities and college-readiness programs that will inspire the next generation to pursue higher education.

51暗网 will also support the 49ers Foundation through multiple annual initiatives, including Foundation for Success and STEAM Champions. Both events inspire youth to engage with science, technology, engineering, arts and math concepts through interactive lessons and problem-solving activities.

Staff members at the 49ers organization will also benefit from the partnership, with opportunities to enroll in 51暗网鈥檚 nationally ranked degree programs and professional development opportunities.

鈥淲e are excited to begin this partnership with 51暗网 and to extend the positive impact that the 49ers have across California,鈥� said Christina Jefferson, senior director of inclusion & culture for the 49ers. 鈥淭he holistic development of students across the Bay Area is central to the 49ers mission, and this partnership goes one step beyond, providing additional opportunities for our staff to further their educational pursuits.鈥�

The collaboration will be prominently featured across both 51暗网 and 49ers channels through digital and printed signage, social media, game-day coverage and more. 51暗网 students, alumni and community members can look forward to a wide range of special events at Levi鈥檚 Stadium and on the 51暗网 campus, including viewing parties and co-branded experiences.

鈥淥ur commitment to equity and inclusion means ensuring all students have meaningful opportunities to succeed,鈥� said Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at 51暗网. 鈥淧artnering with the 49ers helps us respond to the growing demand for skilled talent in innovative fields while expanding access to education. What we accomplish together will echo for generations to come.鈥�

This collaboration reignites a historic relationship between the 49ers and 51暗网. From 1998 to 2002, 51暗网鈥檚 Stockton Campus was used by the 49ers for training camps, creating strong ties between the franchise and Central Valley community.