BPS Telephone Company sponsored an educational tour of the Nation's capital for our student Hannah Williamson, June 3-June 7, 2017. This is the twentieth-year BPS Telephone Company has sponsored a student to Washington, D. C. BPS Telephone Company rotates between its schools in making a selection. This is the seventh time a student from Cooter has been chosen. While in Washington, Hannah got to take an inside look at the telecommunications industry, learn about the legislative and governmental processes, visit famous historical sites including the Smithsonian Institution, the U. S. Capitol, Mount Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery. She was joined by more than 100 high school juniors from across rural America.
Today's youth are the future of telecommunications in rural America and we hope that by educating them about the industry, we will not only broaden their horizons, but strengthen our communities," said Lisa Winberry, Manager of BPS Telephone Co. We are proud to have a role in educating our local youth and contributing to the future economic health of our communities."
The trip is hosted by the Foundation for Rural Service of which BPS Telephone Company supports and is a member.
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), in cooperation with NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association is committed to educational achievement in rural communities, recognizing that tomorrow's economic and civic development depends on the involvement and success of today's students. |
