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AT&T Contributes More Than $500,000 in 2015 to Support Education Programs in

New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ (Dec. 21, 2015) AT&T contributed more than $500,000 to
organizations across New Jersey as part of AT&T Aspire, the companys signature philanthropy
initiative to promote student success in school and beyond.
We know that when we invest in the education of our children, we are investing in the
future of New Jersey, said J. Michael Schweder, president, AT&T Mid-Atlantic. To stay
competitive, we must have a strong and well-educated workforce in New Jersey. AT&T Aspire is
one way we support community-based organizations that inspire students and prepare them for
bright futures.
Many of the AT&T-supported programs also focus on strengthening students science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, Schweder said.
He added that AT&T and its employees have a tradition of giving back to the
communities where they live and work. In 2015, students from across New Jersey participated
in Aspire Mentoring Academy events at AT&T offices and other locations throughout the state,
including Bedminster, Paramus, Newark, East Orange, Piscataway, Middletown, Union,
Somerset, Carteret, Edison and Englewood. During these events, students made the
connection between what they learn in school and the skills that are necessary in todays
workplace.
This years events and contributions build on previous years activities. In 2014, for
example, AT&T employees and retirees in New Jersey devoted more than 135,000 hours of
personal time to community outreach activities worth more than $3.1 million.
All told, from 2012-2014, AT&T and its employees and the AT&T Foundation contributed
approximately $10.0 million through giving programs in New Jersey.
The 2015 Aspire contribution recipients were:
Rutgers Future Scholars:
$150,000
The contribution supported the Rutgers Future Scholars program to provide first generation,
low-income students the opportunity to obtain a college education at Rutgers University.

Young Science Achievers (Newark):

$86,600

The contribution supported student intervention programs that will encourage Newark students
at risk of dropping out of school to stay in school and pursue fields of study and careers in
STEM.
Rutgers University Foundation (Piscataway)
$16,000
The contribution supported a STEM program that introduces under-served, middle school girls
to the field of computing through experiential learning activities and mentoring relationships with
Rutgers students.
Drew University (Madison)
$30,000
The contribution supported a STEM-based, summer residential program where high school
students explore science fields through hands on activities, project team participation and
interactions with college faculty.
Rowan University Foundation (Glassboro)
$50,000
The contribution supported the STEAM Ahead College Experience program that provides
under-served high school students with the opportunity to experience campus life first-hand as
they complete college-level credits and explore career options.
New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark)
$40,000
The contribution supported a program that will enable underrepresented pre-college students to
integrate STEM concepts into an engineering design solution for application to real world
problems with an emphasis on improving problem-solving, critical thinking, team building and
communications skills.
Childrens Home Society (Trenton)
$12,000
The contribution supported a STEM-based, peer mentoring program where underserved high
school students also develop leadership skills by mentoring middle school students and leading
STEM-related activities.
Latino Institute Inc. (Newark)
$15,000
The contribution supported a STEM workshops where under-served high school students will
learn about STEM-related careers and are then encouraged to take the necessary science and
math courses required to obtain employment in those fields.
New Jersey Heroes (Statewide)
$25,000
The contribution supported the Heart of a Hero Scholarship program that provides veterans and
active-duty military members with financial scholarships to be used for post-secondary
education.
Institute for the Development of Education in the Arts (Camden)
$13,250
The contribution supported the six-month Multi Media Technology Training program where
underserved high school students learn about careers in mobile app development, graphic
design, video production and sound engineering.
Civic League of Greater New Brunswick
$23,750
The contribution supported the Intercede Scholars program; a year round initiative that provides
one-on-one counseling, tutoring assistance and college field trips for under-served high school
students.

New Jersey Seed (multiple locations in North Jersey)

$20,000
The contribution supported the intensive, 16-month College Scholars Program that helps lowincome high school students prepare for and succeed in higher education.
Boys and Girls Club of Camden County
$20,000
The contribution supported the WaterBotics program where underserved high school students
learn about engineering and computer programming concepts by designing under-water robots.
AT&T is using the power of its network to build a better tomorrow. AT&T Aspire drives
innovation in education through technology, social innovation and relationships to ensure all
students have the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. To learn more visit
www.att.com/aspire and follow us @ConnectToGood.
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About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its
community initiatives, AT&T has a long history of investing in projects that create learning opportunities; promote
academic and economic achievement; or address community needs. AT&T Aspire is AT&Ts signature philanthropic
initiative that drives innovation in education by bringing diverse resources to bear on the issue including funding,
technology, employee volunteerism, and mentoring. Through Aspire, AT&T passed the $250 million mark on the plan
to invest $350 million in education from 2008-2017.