IRVINE, California – August 23, 2024 – EON Reality, Inc., a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) education technologies, is proud to announce the extension and significant upgrade of its Future Skills Grant (FSG) Program with Sandals Corporate University.

This renewed partnership represents a major step forward in empowering the hospitality workforce and students across the Caribbean with cutting-edge AI and XR technologies. The agreement builds upon the successful collaboration initiated in June 2023, demonstrating both organizations’ commitment to innovative education and workforce development.

Key Highlights of the Extended Agreement:

  • Expanded Access: The upgraded program will now reach 750 workers and 5,000 students, providing them with state-of-the-art EON-XR and EON-AI platforms.
  • Substantial Investment: EON Reality has secured a remarkable $6,552,000 USD grant, covering 99% of the program’s cost, to support this initiative.
  • Long-term Commitment: The agreement extends the program for three years, with perpetual usage rights for created lessons beyond this period.
  • Cutting-edge Technology: Participants will have access to EON’s latest AI and XR tools, including the EON-AI Assistant, spatial meetings capabilities, and automatic XR experience creation.

Dan Lejerskar, CEO and Chairman of EON Reality, commented on the partnership: “We are thrilled to deepen our relationship with Sandals Corporate University. This extension reflects our shared vision of leveraging AI and XR technologies to revolutionize education and workforce training. By significantly expanding our program’s reach, we’re not just preparing individuals for the future of work – we’re actively shaping that future.”

Dr. Luz Longsworth, Senior Corporate Director at Sandals Corporate University, added: “This renewed collaboration with EON Reality aligns perfectly with our mission to provide world-class training. The upgraded Future Skills Grant Program will undoubtedly enhance our ability to rapidly equip our workforce with the competencies crucial for success by tapping on the myriad of opportunities offered by AI.”

The extended program is set to launch immediately, with both organizations working closely to implement the new technologies and curricula across Sandals Corporate University’s network of 18,000 staff.

 

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About Sandals Corporate University

Sandals Corporate University Limited is the educational arm of Sandals Resorts International, dedicated to providing high-quality training and development opportunities for employees across the Caribbean hospitality industry.

About EON Reality

EON Reality is a world leader in Artificial Intelligence-Powered Augmented and Virtual Reality-based experience creation for education and industry. EON Reality’s 25 years of existence and success are tied to its belief that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every person on the planet.