Connecting Students to a World of Opportunity!

Concerned that one in four of America’s high school students drop out before graduating, AT&T decided to take action by creating AT&T Aspire, a $100 million philanthropic commitment to improve high school success.

As part of AT&T Aspire, AT&T is partnering with JA Worldwide on Junior Achievement’s largest corporate job shadow initiative to date.

Through the AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow Initiative, a $5.5 million project, AT&T will provide job shadow opportunities for 100,000 students, in grades 9-12 — as well as second semester eighth graders - across the United States over five years.

AT&T employees team up with students, providing them with the opportunity to experience the world of work firsthand. Since the initiative started in 2008, more than 82,000 students have participated in 211 cities. AT&T employees have volunteered more than 28,000 times for Job Shadow, dedicating more than 225,000 volunteer hours, to help students learn.

By visiting a corporate site, students learn about careers and develop an understanding of the educational background and skills they will need to succeed on the job. Job Shadow helps students connect classroom learning to real world opportunities.

Video Highlights

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  Job Shadow Day at North Carolina Legislature
  AT&T holds a Job Shadow Legislative Day at the North Carolina State Capital.

  
  
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  National Volunteer Week
  AT&T employees recognize National Volunteer Week with their ongoing commitment to prevent high school dropouts through the AT&T/JA Worldwide Job Shadow Initiative.

  
  
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  Job Shadow student Alex Elizardo spent a day shadowing Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO.

  
  
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  Watch San Francisco AT&T/JA Job Shadow Students in Action.