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The program’s participants, pictured on their first day at Red Hat
On June 1, the first cohort of student athletes arrived at the Raleigh office to take part in the Red Hat Sales Combine Accelerator Program. The group of 6 engaged in a newly launched 3-week micro-internship, using skills carefully honed on the playing field and translating them into the world of technology sales.
The pilot program at Red Hat is the first of its kind, aimed at collaboration with emerging talent who possess unique skills and insight. In addition to their position as students, the participants balance their role as athletes, and navigate those commitments through the summer. The internship was crafted with flexibility, taking their training schedules into consideration. We spoke to some of the program participants and mentors to learn more about how an athletic career translates to a role in the technology industry, and about their experiences in the pilot program.
Rory Jones Amen Hetep, a rising senior and wide receiver at North Carolina A&T State University, cited discipline when asked how his sport has shaped him as an individual today.
