Forbes and Youth Innovation Platform Rocket21 Introduce Reverse-Mentoring Partnership to Connect Generation Z Youth with Executives from the Forbes Global 2000
NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new generation of game-changers and disruptors – many not yet old enough to drive – are already thinking big and making their mark on the world. Forbes and youth innovation platform Rocket21 announced today at Forbes' 10th annual CMO Summit in Naples, FL, a collaboration to bring youth dreams and passions to executives from the Forbes Global 2000, a powerful and attentive audience of business leaders from the world's largest, most powerful public companies. The kids will have amazing opportunities; however, the adults may well have the most to learn.
The reverse-mentoring initiative, dubbed "Mentor the Moguls," will launch in December 2014 on Rocket21.com. The program is designed to bring together middle and high school students with Forbes Global 2000 executives in the Rocket21 Forbes Z-Lab, an online forum that fosters digital and real-world engagement through a rich set of projects and formats involving both youth and executives. Engagement activities include challenges, events and competitions around topics relating to innovation, technology, education, media, social issues, business, culture and more. All members of Rocket21 are eligible to join the Forbes Z-Team. Enrollment is open for new members at rocket21.com. More information about the program is available at rocket21.com/forbes-zlab.
"Forbes is excited to join forces with Rocket21 to present this dynamic environment for our network of partners and clients to enrich youth's lives, while we learn from one another in an effort to change the world for the better," noted Bruce Rogers, Chief Insights Officer, Forbes Media.
Participating youth have much to gain from their powerful new allies, including opportunities to receive feedback and advice regarding their ideas, talent, passions, and aspirations, as well as acknowledgement, awards, internships, scholarships and over-the-top experiences. Business leaders will "get schooled" about Generation Z insights and perspectives by kids, tweens and teens who are growing up in the 21st century.
"Rocket21 is intent on delivering world-class resources for helping youth thrive in their 21st century futures," added Jodell Seagrave, President & Chief Operating Officer, Rocket21. "These opportunities to be respected as experts for their views and opinions while receiving guidance and support from Forbes Global 2000 leaders, will bring life-changing experiences to our kids. Let the innovations begin."
With nearly a century of history delivering information on the people, ideas and technologies changing the world, FORBES has distinguished its brand through exceptional access to the world's most powerful people – luminaries who are advancing industries across the globe. Rocket21 has built a reputation for providing Gen Z youth with a digital launch pad for thoughtfully exploring their interests, advancing their passions, sharing their ideas, and considering their futures – through creative collaborations involving world-class companies and organizations.
Rocket21 deploys a state-of-the-art safety and privacy infrastructure, including real-time filtering and moderation, designed to keep kids safe. Rocket21 complies with privacy and safety laws, and is certified compliant with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act).
About Forbes Media
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About Rocket21
Rocket21 believes in the power of youth to change the world. Rocket21 partners with companies, organizations, educators, and experts to develop competitions, challenges, projects, and experiences that foster big thinking and encourage youth to dream, create and innovate as they explore paths to make their mark on the world. The Rocket21 online platform deploys a combination of state-of-the-art, real-time filtering and human moderation, extensive safety and security precautions, and a specialized infrastructure designed to keep kids safe. Rocket21 is certified COPPA-compliant.
Contact:
Forbes Media: Laura Daunis, [email protected], 212.367.4874
Rocket21: Jodell Seagrave, [email protected] 650-533-6690
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