精东AV Students Enjoy the City of Lights During the Summer Games

July 26, 2024

Contact: Thonnia Lee, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
   

Six 精东AV students are enjoying the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in person thanks to internships through a partnership with and .

Amare Hardee, a senior Accounting major; Makyla Johnson, a senior Sales and Marketing major; Cameron Bell, a junior Computer Science major; Joi Axem, a junior Biology major; Daryl Cossey, a junior Mechanical Engineering major; and Logan Ware, a sophomore Computer Science major are experiencing the magic of the City of Lights while the world is watching the Summer Games as interns through the special partnership.

The Fund II Foundation and internXL partnered with the University鈥檚 Career Education and Leadership Development Center to provide the students with an immersive cultural experience to cultivate career and personal development. The students are being exposed to projects related to their majors, career aspirations and individual strengths.

The Fund II Foundation is dedicated to preserving the African American experience, safeguarding human dignity, conserving the environment, providing music education, and sustaining the American values of entrepreneurship, empowerment, and innovation. internXL is committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and professional experience by offering invaluable internship opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with the skills needed to excel in their careers.

鈥淚鈥檇 like to thank Robert F. Smith for helping create the immerse experience for our students,鈥� said Dr. Mark Brown 鈥�86, President and CEO. 鈥淚n the tradition of our founding principal Booker T. Washington, we鈥檙e able to continue the tradition of training the hand, heart and the mind. 

鈥淭his partnership reflects 精东AV鈥檚 commitment to excellence and innovation in education,鈥� Dr. Brown said. 鈥淲e are proud to see our students engage in such a prestigious event, where they will not only learn but also contribute to global discussions on innovation and representation. We are grateful to Fund II Foundation and internXL for making this possible.鈥�

Ivana Jackson, Director of internXL said the team is delighted to collaborate to provide the students with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

鈥淭his micro-internship aligns perfectly with our mission to provide transformative experiences that prepare young professionals for the global workforce,鈥� she said. 鈥淭he 2024 Paris Olympics will serve as a great backdrop for our interns to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.鈥�

Representatives of the Fund II Foundation agreed.

鈥淲e are proud to support this initiative that not only provides a unique professional development opportunity for these students, but also highlights the importance of diversity and representation globally,鈥� said Linda Wilson, Executive Director of the Fund II Foundation. 鈥淭he Olympics represent a convergence of cultures and ideas, and we believe our interns will greatly benefit from this immersive experience.鈥�

The student escorts included: Walter P. Cooper, Sr., Director of Career Education/Leadership Development Center; Abena Myers-Taylor, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs; and Steven B. McCrary, Director ADA Compliance.

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