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SPECTRUM AWARDS $300,000 TO FOURTH CLASS OF SPECTRUM SCHOLARS
15 Students Will Each Receive $20,000 Scholarship and Participate in Professional Development Program STAMFORD, Conn., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter
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[{"type":"text","content":"15 Students Will Each Receive $20,000 Scholarship and Participate in Professional Development Program\nSTAMFORD, 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nEach 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.\n\"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.\"\nParticipation 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.\n\"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.\"\nMeet the 2024-2025 S...