Astound Expands Paid Internship Program for Peabody Veterans Memorial High Students in 2026
Astound Extends Peabody Veterans Paid Internship Program For 2026
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Astound has extended its paid internship program for Peabody Veterans Memorial High School students through 2026, allowing four students to gain hands-on fiber-optic technical training. The five-week program offers real-world experience in various technical operations, engineering, and construction roles, enhancing students' job-ready skills.
- 01Four students from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School will participate in a five-week paid internship with Astound.
- 02The program, now in its fifth year, provides hands-on training in fiber-optic technology.
- 03Interns will gain experience in various technical areas, including fiber cable assembly and troubleshooting.
- 04The partnership began in 2020, focusing on bridging education and industry.
- 05Astound aims to equip students with practical skills for careers in communications technology.
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Astound has announced the continuation of its paid internship program for students at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in Peabody, Massachusetts, extending through 2026. Four students from the career-technical education program will engage in a five-week internship that provides direct access to fiber-optic technical training. This marks the fifth year of collaboration, allowing students to work alongside Astound professionals in various roles, including engineering and construction. The program will run until May 22, offering hands-on experience in skills such as fiber cable assembly, fusion splicing, and troubleshooting at network hubs. Astound's partnership with the school began in 2020, focusing on exposing students to fiber-optic technology and helping them develop job-ready skills. Mark Bentley, Manager of Switch Transport at Astound, emphasized the importance of this milestone, highlighting the program's impact on students' career readiness. Brooke Randall, Principal of PVMHS, noted the successful collaboration between education and industry, showcasing the real-world application of skills learned.
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This program provides Peabody students with valuable skills and real-world experience that can enhance their employability in the communications technology field.
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