When high school students applied for Comcast’s Leaders and Achievers scholarship in October of 2019, they had no clue what was in store for the rest of their senior year. With the twists and turns leading up to their high school graduations, they’ve exemplified adaptability and perseverance. Comcast is honored to award these 25 members […]
What Does It Feel Like To Give Away 10,000 Dollars?
By: Kirk Nord, Director of Government Affairs in Oregon/SW Washington How often do you get to hand someone a $10,000 check – money that might help change a life? On June 4, I had the opportunity to present a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship to Erika Figueroa Rico, a graduating senior at McKay High School in […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Comcast
by: Kimi Westermann, Supervisor of Administrative Services Comcast is celebrating Women’s History Month and the women who shape our workplace and the world. In my 18 years at Comcast, I’ve been privileged to work with countless inspiring women here in the Oregon/SW Washington region. Let me introduce you to three incredible colleagues: Charlie Tribbey, Technical […]
Mentorship Month: Beyond School Walls
By: Cheng Saechao Definition of Mentor: an experienced and trusted adviser. Definition of National Mentoring Month: the value of mentoring and positive role models is recognized in January. “Beyond School Walls”, a program of Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, is currently in its 9th year in Oregon. Twice a month, 20 fifth graders (“Littles”) […]
School is Back; The Weather – and Clocks – are Changing, but Safety is Still First
School has started, the Pacific Northwest rains have arrived and the clocks are changing. For Comcast technicians, those factors combined means making sure we’re practicing safe habits and being extra careful on the roads. We take different approaches depending on the seasons, which each have different challenges. With winter comes harsh weather, but autumn brings […]