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Extreme Networks and HBCU Connect Partner to Bring Black Professionals into Cloud Management and More!

Posted By: Lailah Berry on March 12, 2021



Since 1996, Extreme has been pushing the boundaries of networking technology, driven by a vision of making it simpler and faster as well as more agile and secure. But their higher purpose has always been helping customers connect beyond the network… strengthening their relationships with those they serve. Today, it’s called Customer-Driven Networking.

Watch The Video To Learn More About What Extreme Does!

At Extreme, their passion for networking goes beyond merely building the industry’s best enterprise networks. They are driven to seek cutting-edge, people-first solutions to some of the world’s most vexing business challenges. If your passion runs in that same direction, it’s time to consider a career with Extreme.

HBCU Connect and Extreme Networks partnered together to encourage African American professionals to pursue careers in internet technology. The company is offering an internship that they would like to share with HBCU students. “I have quite the “Sky’s-The-Limit” feeling right now and am very much looking forward to getting this initiative airborne.” says Enterprise Account Executive Jarrod A. Washington.



Understanding the need for African Americans in STEM related fields, Extreme Networks will be launching this internship opportunity on the HBCU Connect website. Anyone with a profile and uploaded resume can apply.

Stay tuned to learn about when the application will be available to students, and keep checking here for more updates. To learn more about Extreme Networks visit their website: https://www.extremenetworks.com/company/

Founded in 1999, HBCUCONNECT.COM is the first and largest media outlet targeting the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) community. Boasting over 1.5 million registered members and encompassing a complete web portal, magazine, recruiting engine, social networking site, forums, blogs, news feeds and shopping, HBCUCONNECT.COM serves the needs of HBCU aspirants, students, alumni, faculty, and staff by providing a single destination and launching point for the entire diaspora.

For more information, (press & client inquiries only): Lailah Berry, Director of Marketing (614) 864-4446

For general site information visit: www.hbcuconnect.com
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Extreme Networks and HBCU Connect Partner to Bring Black Professionals into Cloud Management and More!

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