In a time when local, state and even the federal government is cutting back on education, corporate involvement is more important than ever. Although the Avnet Tech Games provide college students around the world with invaluable experience that helps them compete in a shrinking job market, Avnet is always looking for ways to further support [...]

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One of the best things about starting a new school year is having a new backpack and school supplies to put in it. And thanks to Avnet employees around the United States, hundreds of children who wouldn’t have otherwise had supplies were able to experience that feeling.
For the sixth year in a row, North Texas [...]

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Until human cloning is approved, community relations may be the next best thing, at least when it comes to accomplishing business objectives.
Avnet’s EBV office in Poing, Germany, wanted to promote apprenticeship opportunities in the community, and found community relations provided the perfect introduction for doing so. By sponsoring “Blade Night” in Unterhaching, EBV was able [...]

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GUEST BLOGGER: Debbie Haen, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona
Although a lunch hour never feels long enough, you’d be surprised at how much some people are able to accomplish during theirs. Take Jorie Hoskins, who is one of four employees in Avnet’s tax department who serves as a “Big” mentor through Big Brothers/Big Sisters [...]

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No blog for the next two weeks? No, I’m not Scrooge, but I am out enjoying Winter Solstice and hope you enjoy whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year. I’ll be back after the New Year with more stories about and ideas for community relations, so stay tuned!

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