ROANEnet Offers Internships to Local Students
HARRIMAN, TN — ROANEnet has announced the creation of the Yager IT Internships to be awarded to local students interested in developing their technical skill sets.
Named in honor of digital inclusion advocate and TN State Senator Ken Yager, the internships provide students with resume quality technical skills and hands-on experience.
“I’m honored to be associated with this program that will help students build a foundation for their future studies and career plans,” Yager said.
“The internships will be made available to a limited number of curious and energetic local students passionate about technology who are available to intern with us this school year,” said Dayle Beyer, Executive Director of ROANEnet.
The internships will be managed by ROANEnet’s Technology Academy. Intern activities will include performing needs analysis, design, planning, scheduling, installation, technical support, and customer training.
In addition to professional training under the supervision of IT and communications professionals, the interns will receive a paid stipend of $500 each upon completion of the program requirements. After 24 hours of intern service an intern will earn a new laptop to keep.
Brad Taylor, owner of Taylor Telecom Solutions and a member of the ROANEnet Board of Directors, will be mentoring students and working with them in-network technology including IP, VOIP, Wifi Access Points, Routers, Modems, Remote Access, Firewalls, and Desktop Security.
“The training is geared for students although the ideal candidate will have taken an introductory networking class,” Taylor said.
Students interested in being considered for an internship can apply by CLICKING HERE
ROANEnet is a Harriman, TN-based non-profit organization dedicated to expanding digital inclusion in East Tennessee. Along with partners in private organizations and non-profits, ROANEnet provides training and equipment to underserved communities through donations grants, internships and refurbishing of donated hardware.