Connecting Students to a World of Opportunity!

Concerned that a third 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 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, Job Shadow events have taken place in 206 cities with 18,000 employees spending more than 160,000 volunteer hours already helping more than 49,000 students.

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 life opportunities.

Video Highlights

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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.

  To read about Alex’s experience, click here.

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