{"id":47973,"date":"2021-12-02T11:40:58","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T19:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=47973"},"modified":"2021-12-02T11:41:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T19:41:00","slug":"baseball-hall-of-famer-mariano-rivera-partners-with-efi-in-new-graphic-arts-vocational-education-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2021\/12\/baseball-hall-of-famer-mariano-rivera-partners-with-efi-in-new-graphic-arts-vocational-education-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera Partners with EFI in New Graphic Arts Vocational Education Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fremont, CA (Dec. 2, 2021)<\/em> \u2014 Electronics For Imaging Inc. is collaborating with the Mariano Rivera Foundation to support a substantial printing training program for underserved minority youth. The Foundation, led by Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, is providing in-depth, hands-on technology training for high-demand graphic arts and imaging technology jobs. EFI is providing financial and technology training support to the Foundation as it further expands its efforts to provide youth with a path into solid careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation\u2019s new graphic arts industry-sponsored activities began earlier this year with a training program in Gainesville, Florida, and will continue its activities through a new Mariano Rivera Foundation center to be built in New Rochelle, New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited to partner with EFI and print industry leaders who believe in equipping the next generation, especially those who are marginalized and have limited access to resources,\u201d said Rivera. \u201cTogether we can change the trajectory of students across the nation, creating opportunities for a better future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rivera will discuss both his career and his work with his Foundation in a special presentation at Connect 2022, EFI\u2019s annual users conference taking place Jan. 17-21 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. His Jan. 19 keynote session will look at the motivation and drive in a career that led him to becoming MLB\u2019s all-time saves leader, as well as examine the equally strong faith and perseverance guiding his Foundation into its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Connect, several leading print industry media organizations, including NAPCO Media – A PRINTING United Alliance Organization and WhatTheyThink, are aiding as co-sponsors in EFI\u2019s financial support initiative for the Foundation. An EFI reseller partner, New York City-based IT solutions and managed print services provider Atlantic Tomorrow\u2019s Office, is also supporting the Foundation\u2019s efforts. And, Connect attendees can join the effort by participating in a silent memorabilia auction taking place at the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Real-world job preparation for in-demand careers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rivera\u2019s initial vision to offer digital print design and IT vocational training aligns with the purpose of the Foundation he co-founded with his wife, Clara \u2013 creating a reality where each child is afforded an opportunity to see beyond their circumstances and discover new ways to confidently create a better life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation\u2019s new print education and mentorship offerings focus on skills needed to prepare young people for careers in the MFP service technician, design and print production fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created in 1998, the Foundation provides young people with life skills and educational opportunities that prepare them to succeed in life. The future 40,000 square foot New Rochelle facility will mark the Foundation\u2019s journey toward a community-centered hub for youth training efforts in multiple industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation\u2019s activities reflect a longstanding, important calling for Rivera, a Panamanian American pitching legend of the New York Yankees who, upon his 2013 retirement as Major League Baseball\u2019s all-time saves leader, remarked, \u201cI would love to be remembered as a player who was always there for others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Mariano Rivera Foundation is providing a pathway to attract new, skilled talent sorely needed in the print and imaging industry with skills training and mentorship,\u201d said Frank Mallozzi, EFI\u2019s chief revenue officer. \u201cMariano is the definition of \u2018closer,\u2019 a professional who gets it done no matter the obstacles. Given his dedication, commitment and drive for success, we are excited to support the important work he and Clara are doing to help underserved minority youth get on a path to win in life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the Mariano Rivera Foundation, visit: marianorivera.com. Click here<\/a> for more information on, or to register for the EFI Connect conference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About EFI<\/strong>
EFI<\/a> is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, building materials and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fremont, CA (Dec. 2, 2021) \u2014 Electronics For Imaging Inc. is collaborating with the Mariano Rivera Foundation to support a substantial printing training program for underserved minority youth. The Foundation, led by Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera, is providing in-depth, hands-on technology training for high-demand graphic arts and imaging technology jobs. EFI is providing financial and technology training support to the Foundation as it further expands its efforts to provide youth with a path into solid careers. The Foundation\u2019s new graphic arts industry-sponsored activities began earlier this year with a training program in Gainesville, Florida, and will continue its activities through a new Mariano Rivera Foundation center to be built in New Rochelle, New York. \u201cWe are excited to partner with EFI and print industry leaders who believe in equipping the next generation, especially those who are marginalized and have limited access to resources,\u201d said Rivera. \u201cTogether we can change the trajectory of students across the nation, creating opportunities for a better future.\u201d Rivera will discuss both his career and his work with his Foundation in a special presentation at Connect 2022, EFI\u2019s annual users conference taking place Jan. 17-21 at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. His Jan. 19 keynote session will look at the motivation and drive in a career that led him to becoming MLB\u2019s all-time saves leader, as well as examine the equally strong faith and perseverance guiding his Foundation into its mission. During Connect, several leading print industry media organizations, including NAPCO Media – A PRINTING United Alliance Organization and WhatTheyThink, are aiding as co-sponsors in EFI\u2019s financial support initiative for the Foundation. An EFI reseller partner, New York City-based IT solutions and managed print services provider Atlantic Tomorrow\u2019s Office, is also supporting the Foundation\u2019s efforts. And, Connect attendees can join the effort by participating in a silent memorabilia auction taking place at the conference. Real-world job preparation for in-demand careers Rivera\u2019s initial vision to offer digital print design and IT vocational training aligns with the purpose of the Foundation he co-founded with his wife, Clara \u2013 creating a reality where each child is afforded an opportunity to see beyond their circumstances and discover new ways to confidently create a better life. The Foundation\u2019s new print education and mentorship offerings focus on skills needed to prepare young people for careers in the MFP service technician, design and print production fields. Created in 1998, the Foundation provides young people with life skills and educational opportunities that prepare them to succeed in life. The future 40,000 square foot New Rochelle facility will mark the Foundation\u2019s journey toward a community-centered hub for youth training efforts in multiple industries. The Foundation\u2019s activities reflect a longstanding, important calling for Rivera, a Panamanian American pitching legend of the New York Yankees who, upon his 2013 retirement as Major League Baseball\u2019s all-time saves leader, remarked, \u201cI would love to be remembered as a player who was always there for others.\u201d \u201cThe Mariano Rivera Foundation is providing a pathway to attract new, skilled talent sorely needed in the print and imaging industry with skills training and mentorship,\u201d said Frank Mallozzi, EFI\u2019s chief revenue officer. \u201cMariano is the definition of \u2018closer,\u2019 a professional who gets it done no matter the obstacles. Given his dedication, commitment and drive for success, we are excited to support the important work he and Clara are doing to help underserved minority youth get on a path to win in life.\u201d For more information about the Mariano Rivera Foundation, visit: marianorivera.com. Click here for more information on, or to register for the EFI Connect conference. ### About EFIEFI is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, building materials and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[179],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47973"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=47973"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47973\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47974,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47973\/revisions\/47974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=47973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=47973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=47973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}