Galvanize to Aid Defense Logistics Agency’s Digital Business Transformation as Global Supply Chain Leader

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Stride (NYSE: LRN) announced a partnership between its subsidiary, Galvanize, and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to enhance the data analytics skills of DLA personnel. This collaboration aims to support DLA's digital transformation and improve its operational efficiency. Galvanize, recognized for its expertise in software engineering and data science training, will provide targeted training over the next year. The DLA, with a workforce of approximately 26,000, is committed to leveraging data analytics to optimize logistics for U.S. military operations.

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• Partnership with DLA enhances Galvanize's training capabilities.
• Supports DLA's digital transformation to improve efficiency.
• Galvanize's experience could lead to future contracts with government agencies.

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Galvanize – a subsidiary of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN) – has announced a partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the combat logistics support agency responsible for the global supply chain of the U.S. military worldwide. As one of the nation’s leading providers of software engineering and data science training, Galvanize will train DLA personnel in Data Analytics and Data Science in support of DLA’s digital business transformation to become a more data-literate organization.

With about 26,000 civilian and military employees around the globe, DLA’s partnership with Galvanize signals an acknowledgement of the need to stay at the forefront of data analytics usage and deployment by increasing the technical skills and capabilities of its workforce. Through its objective-based education methods and world-class instructors in Data Analytics and Data Science, Galvanize will support the technical training and upskilling of DLA personnel over the next year.

“From manufacturing to distribution, the Defense Logistics Agency is at the forefront of an increasingly data-driven global logistics landscape,” said Bill Blackstone, Executive Vice President of Operations at Galvanize. “We are proud to be a partner in maximizing the impact and efficiency of their mission to deliver quality and proactive global logistics to service members around the world.”

In addition to its work with DLA, Galvanize is already a leading upskilling technology training resource for active duty U.S. military personnel. In the summer of 2021, the Defense Department awarded Galvanize a Phase III SBIR IDIQ Contract, and the company has already graduated hundreds of active duty service members through its coding and data science bootcamps. Additionally, Galvanize has collaborated with the Veteran’s Administration on the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program to train hundreds of Veterans, and offers a Web Development Immersive course exclusively to transitioning active duty service members through its Operation Level Up program. Learn more at www.galvanize.com.

About Galvanize

Galvanize is an industry leader in technology education, offering the Hack Reactor Software Engineering immersive bootcamps to propel careers and help individuals thrive in the digital economy. In addition to its physical campuses, Galvanize offers full-time and part-time immersive bootcamps to individuals remotely, and tailored workforce training to enterprise clients to address each of their unique needs. With 10,000+ graduates, Galvanize alumni have gone on to bring their talents to over 2,250 companies. Galvanize is a subsidiary of Stride, Inc. (NYSE: LRN), a premier provider of innovative, high-quality online and blended education solutions, curriculum, and programs to students, schools and enterprises in primary, secondary and post-secondary settings. Learn more at www.galvanize.com.

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Stride, Inc.

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership announced by Stride (LRN)?

Stride (NYSE: LRN) announced a partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency to provide data analytics training through its subsidiary, Galvanize.

How will Galvanize support DLA in their digital transformation?

Galvanize will provide objective-based education in Data Analytics and Data Science for DLA personnel over the next year.

What is the size of the DLA workforce?

The Defense Logistics Agency employs approximately 26,000 civilian and military personnel worldwide.

What expertise does Galvanize bring to the partnership with DLA?

Galvanize is a leading provider of software engineering and data science training, leveraging its experience to enhance DLA's technical capabilities.