Bank of America in Partnership With JOBLINGE Brings New Youth Sports Initiative to Germany

Key points

• Bank of America has named JoblingeJOBLINGE as the delivery partner for the launch of Sports with Us in Germany, building on an established partnership and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people through sport.
• Sports with Us is a key part of Bank of America's ambition to positively impact more than 10,000 young people across 14 countries outside the U SUS by the end of 2028.
• The programme will combine sport, mentoring and education through the JoblingeJOBLINGE Soccer School programme, helping underserved young people develop essential skills and access opportunity.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - Sports with Us is Bank of America's global platform that uses the power of sport to help young people build confidence, develop important life skills and access pathways to education. Now spanning 15 countries and providing access to sports for more than 1.2 million children, the Sports with Us platform is part of Bank of America's commitment to create a lasting legacy post the bank being the Official Bank of the FIFA World Cup 2026trademark™.

Bank of America has named JoblingeJOBLINGE as the delivery partner for the launch of Sports with Us in Germany, building on an existing partnership and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for young people through sport.

Sports with Us in Germany will support the expansion of the JoblingeJOBLINGE Soccer School programme, helping underserved young people improve their mental health, build resilience and future readinessfuture-readiness, using sport and physical activity as an accessible and trusted entry point. Participants will benefit from sport basedsport-based activities led by qualified local coaches and facilitators, alongside practical learning focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, wellbeing, nutrition and financial education. Programme modules are bespoke to the Sports with Us programme and have been developed in collaboration with leading global universities and educational institutions.

Peter Kollmann, Vice Chair E UEU and Country Executive for Germany and Austria at Bank of America, said:

"Sport has the power to open doors. It helps young people develop confidence, resilience and the skills they need to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Through Sports with Us and our longstanding partnership with JoblingeJOBLINGE, we are helping equip young people with the tools, experiences and opportunities they need to build brighter futures and realise their full potential."

Kadim Tas, Chief Executive at JoblingeJOBLINGE, said:

"Sport and play can have a transformative impact on young people's wellbeing, confidence, cognitive development and future prospects. Through our longstanding partnership with Bank of America and this launch of Sports with Us, we are helping provide young people with the essential skills and opportunities they need to thrive in education, employment and life. We are proud to work together to broaden access to opportunity and support positive outcomes for young people across Germany."

Sebastian Rode, former professional German footballer and role model for the Sports with Us Germany launch, said:

"Throughout my football career, I've learned how much confidence, teamwork and the right support can change someone's path. Not every young person has the same opportunities in life, but everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed. Through Sports with Us, we can use the power of football to help young people believe in themselves, discover their potential and take their next steps towards a brighter future."

Jermaine Jones, professional football coach, former U S AUSA footballer and role model for the Sports with Us Germany launch, said:

"The pitch can be one of the most powerful classrooms a young person will ever experience. Sport teaches teamwork, discipline, determination and respect. Too many young people face barriers that limit their opportunities, which is why initiatives like Sports with Us are so important. By creating access to sport, we can help young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures for themselves and their communities."

Frequently asked questions

Question: What is Sports with Us?

Answer: Sports with Us is Bank of America's global platform that uses the power of sport to help young people build confidence, develop important life skills and access pathways to education.

Question: Who is delivering Sports with Us in Germany?

Answer: JoblingeJOBLINGE has been named as Bank of America's delivery partner for Sports with Us in Germany.

Question: Which programme will Sports with Us support in Germany?

Answer: Sports with Us will support the expansion of the JoblingeJOBLINGE Soccer School programme.

Question: How will young people benefit?

Answer: Participants will take part in sport basedsport-based activities led by qualified local coaches and facilitators, alongside learning focused on leadership, teamwork, communication, wellbeing, nutrition and financial education.

Question: What is the wider ambition for Sports with Us?

Answer: Bank of America aims to positively impact more than 10,000 young people across 14 countries outside the U SUS by the end of 2028.

JoblingeJOBLINGE

Since 2008, JoblingeJOBLINGE has demonstrated how measurable social impact can be achieved in supporting young people in their transition from school to work. With a network of more than 3,000 corporate partners and thousands of dedicated volunteers, the nonprofit organization successfully helps young people enter vocational training. More than eighty percent80 percent of participants in the JoblingeJOBLINGE program successfully take the step into professional life with the support of JoblingeJOBLINGE experts. For more information, visit JoblingeJOBLINGE.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle marketmiddle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 69 million clients with approximately 3,500 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 A T MsATMs (automated teller machines) and award winningaward-winning digital banking with approximately 60 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. As the #1 small business lender in the United States (F D I CFDIC), Bank of America offers industry leadingindustry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy to useeasy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries and orand/or jurisdictions. Bank of America Corporation stock (N Y S E B A CNYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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