PHOTO RELEASE: Congressman Veasey Trains as Internet and Cable Technician
Congressman works as Time Warner Cable technician as part of his ‘Marc Means Business’ constituent outreach initiative
Dallas, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, traded his suit and tie for a pair of khakis and hard hat to work alongside Time Warner technician, Babafemi Adesina, to assist servicing homes throughout the DFW Metroplex. During his workday, Veasey participated in a shortened training before assisting Adesina with a cable and internet installation in a customer’s home in West Dallas.
Time Warner Cable (TWC) is among the largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States, connecting 16 million customers to entertainment, information and each other. Time Warner Cable currently employs more than 9,000 people in the state of Texas including more than 2,800 employees in the DFW Metroplex alone.
Dallas, TX—Congressman Veasey assists Adesina during a home cable and internet installation in west Dallas (March 28, 2016).
Dallas, TX—Adesina demonstrates how to test a successful cable installation to Congressman Veasey during his workday with Time Warner Cable (March 28, 2016).
“From doing research for school to reading the news, access to reliable internet access is a must-have for the majority of Americans,” Congressman Veasey said. “Working alongside Time Warner Cable’s technician both reiterated the importance of technology in today’s age and the need to train the next generation to fulfill these important jobs in our community.”
Congressman Veasey remains committed to strengthening the American economy by supporting the middle class and stimulating job growth in the 33rd Congressional District. Each month, Veasey will continue to clock-in at a variety of local businesses and organizations across the Metroplex.