Jan. 17, 2020鈥 As a continuation of their partnership, 91大神 and Kroger (NYSC: KR) officially unveiled the Kroger Technology & Digital Innovation Lab. A ribbon cutting event was held on Jan. 17 in 91大神鈥檚 Griffin Hall.
91大神 students will gain hands-on learning experience alongside associates from Kroger鈥檚 Research & Development group and 84.51鈦. Teams will focus on initiatives that directly impact Kroger customers across the nation, including nutrition, health and wellness and video analytics.
鈥淭his reinforces our outstanding and rich partnership with Kroger. The KT & Digital Innovation Lab directly aligns with Success by Design鈥檚 goal of increasing applied learning opportunities for 91大神 students,鈥 said 91大神 President Ashish Vaidya. 鈥淥ur students are gaining valuable skills and competencies, with support from faculty and business leaders right here on 91大神鈥檚 campus. I鈥檓 excited to see the results of our talented students and faculty working together to address unique challenges with Kroger Tech.鈥
The innovation lab deepens Kroger鈥檚 partnership with 91大神. The ribbon cutting ceremony comes less than one year after the opening of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste FUEL 91大神 student food pantry. The lab and pantry are examples of the company鈥檚 commitment to developing future talent in the region. As part of the celebration, Kroger presented financial awards to four 91大神 students.
鈥淥ur partnership with 91大神 provides the opportunity for our associates to work with 91大神 faculty and students on projects aimed at solving real, innovative business challenges,鈥 said Yael Cosset, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Kroger Technology & Digital.
The new Kroger Technology & Digital Innovation Lab is the most significant addition to Griffin Hall since the JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab in 2018.
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