15 Students Will Each Receive $20,000 Scholarship and Participate in
Professional Development Program
STAMFORD, Conn., June 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications,
Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity and
entertainment services, today announced that 15 college students
will each be awarded $20,000 in
scholarships and have the opportunity to participate in a two-year
educational and professional development program through its
Spectrum Scholars initiative. With this $300,000 commitment, Spectrum has provided
$1 million in scholarships to
students with financial need since 2020.
Each of the rising college juniors selected for the 2024-2025
program will receive a scholarship to be applied towards their
junior and senior years, a Spectrum mentor, access to networking
events and career readiness education, and the opportunity for a
paid Spectrum internship. The program is tailored to the
development needs of young professionals, empowering them to expand
their skill sets, explore new career paths and grow their
networks.
"Spectrum Scholars creates a supportive and educational
environment that arms students with the experiences and skills to
prepare them for the corporate world while actively guiding them
towards their desired career goals," said Paul Marchand, Executive Vice President and
Chief Human Resources Officer for Charter. "Now in its fourth year,
the program builds a better talent pipeline and nurtures next
generation leaders through meaningful financial support, mentorship
and career development."
Participation in Spectrum Scholars can also open the door to
potential Spectrum career opportunities after graduation. Spectrum
Scholars alumni Byron Coulter
started a position with Spectrum as an Associate Development
Operations Engineer this past May after graduating from
Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville with a degree in Computer Information
Systems.
"Spectrum Scholars was instrumental in helping to shape my
career path, providing not just financial aid but exposure to new
career opportunities," said Mr. Coulter. "Initially, I was
interested in cybersecurity, but the broad experiences offered by
the program redirected me towards data center infrastructure and
ultimately, a full-time job offer with the company before I had
graduated."
Meet the 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars Recipients
This year, Spectrum received over 930 applications for Spectrum
Scholars. The 2024-2025 class is comprised of 15 students
representing eight states and a number of schools and academic
majors.
CALIFORNIA
- Ashley Kim of Los Alamedos;
University of California, Berkeley,
Data Science
- Mark Nour of Placentia;
University of California, Berkeley,
Computer Science
- Devon Woodfine of Los Angeles; Los Angeles
City College, Computer Information Systems
COLORADO
- Jonathan Bateman of Denver; Rochester
Institute of Technology, Cyber Security
MICHIGAN
- Ranyah Bullock of Kent;
Delaware State University,
Communications
- Danielle Ewang of Ann Arbor; University of
Michigan, Business Administration
NEW JERSEY
- Sarpreet Singh of Parlin; Rutgers
University, New Brunswick, Finance and Computer Science
NEW YORK
- Jimmy Chen of Manhattan; Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute, Computer Science
- Brian Lin of Queens; Cornell
University, Business Administration
- Zhenbin Lin of Queens; Stony
Brook University, Computer Science
- Chidera Okonkwo of Queens;
University of California, Los Angeles,
Finance
PENNSYLVANIA
- Nasrin Ali of Abbington
Township; George Mason University,
Computer Science
TEXAS
- Jimena Casas of El Paso; University of
Texas at Austin, Electrical Engineering
- Journei Ferguson of Houston;
Spelman College, Computer Science and
Economics
WASHINGTON
- Imani Cage of Seattle; Seattle
University, Computer Science
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV,
Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business®
delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled
with special features and applications to enhance productivity,
while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum
Enterprise® provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions.
Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for
the modern media landscape. The Company also distributes
award-winning news coverage and sports programming to its customers
through Spectrum Networks. More information about Charter can be
found at corporate.charter.com.
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