Cox Communications recently presented Nunez Community College with a $10,000 donation to fund Nunez’s Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training program.

The dollars will be used for scholarships for 10 students in the CFOT course during the Fall 2023 semester. Interested students can apply for the scholarship through Aug. 25 at Nunez.edu/scholarships.  Contact STEAM Director Julie Rexford at jrexford@nunez.edu to register for the CFOT course.

“We support education, and that includes training for the people who will ensure that we are connected today and for years to come,” says Anthony Pope, Cox’s Region Manager and Senior Vice President. “Our partnership with Nunez through scholarships and support provides a more efficient path from the classroom to the workforce.”

The introductory CFOT course combines theory and 85% hands-on activities to prepare students to take the CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) test sanctioned by the Fiber Optics Association (FOA). The certification exam will be administered and graded at the end of class.

The course also introduces the student to industry standards governing Fiber To The Desk (FTTD), Fiber To The Home (FTTH), and Distribution Cabling. Students will learn how to identify fiber types, recognize various connectors used in fiber installation, and install, terminate, splice, and properly test installed fiber cable to existing standards.

This program explores the history and future of fiber optics and fiber optics capabilities, along with basic testing and troubleshooting.

Students can register online at Nunez.edu. Students who require assistance are welcome to call 504-278-6467, email admissions@nunez.edu, or use the Live Chat feature at Nunez.edu.

About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.

About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber broadband networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced cloud and managed IT services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.