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The Nunez team accepts a $10,000 donation from Cox Communications for the college’s Fiber Optics program at the ribbon-cutting for Cox’s new Chalmette store. Pictured from left are Alex Powell, Nunez Director of Development, Brian Gibson, Director of Nunez’s Workforce Division, Sunni LeBeouf, Market Vice President for Cox in Greater New Orleans, Reggie Poché, Vice Chancellor for Education, Training and Student Success at Nunez, Dr. Julie Rexford, Director of Nunez’s STEAM Division, Chad Adams, Human Resources Business Partner for Cox, and Mary Robinson, Government Affairs Manager for Cox.
For the second year in a row, Cox Communications has thrown its support behind the Fiber Optics program at Nunez Community College with a $10,000 donation.
Cox executives made the donation Aug. 13 during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company’s new Cox Mobile Chalmette store on Judge Perez Drive. The money will again go toward scholarships for Nunez Fiber Optics students.
“We are very thankful for this partnership and donation,” said Dr. Julie Rexford, Director of Nunez’s STEAM Division. “These funds will provide scholarships for those individuals training to meet the growing demand for Fiber Optic technicians in our area.”
Cox is a longstanding community partner of Nunez Community College.
“Nunez has been a powerful force for good in the Chalmette area for over three decades, and the Fiber Optics program is making a real difference in helping to ready Louisiana’s workforce,” said Sunni LeBeouf, Market Vice President for Cox in Greater New Orleans. “They, like us, are committed to ensuring our community has access to services and learning opportunities that help people stay connected.”
The next round of Fiber Optics certification courses at Nunez begins Sept. 22. Submit an inquiry form at Nunez.edu/STEAM to begin the registration process or email Dr. Rexford at [email protected].
