Staff Reports
The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa got a helping hand from AT&T this week.
The telecommunications giant announced Monday that it cut a $25,000 check to support high school seniors in CDC’s Youth Leadership Movement program as they explore postsecondary education options.
“AT&T shares the CDC’s commitment to strengthening communities and improving the lives of young people,” said Ed Narain, director of External Affairs for AT&T.
“The Youth Development Center connects them with the resources and expertise needed to help them succeed and we’re proud to work with them.”
CDC of Tampa’s Youth Service Center serves 14- to 18-year-olds who attend certain middle and high schools in Hillsborough County.
The Center helps set youth on a path to self-sufficiency and community involvement through a series of achievements that include earning a high school diploma, entering college or vocational or technical program, and getting a job.
Students in the Youth Leadership Movement program attend workshops covering topics such as bullying prevention and self-esteem.
They also have the opportunity to connect with current college students who explain the importance of a post-high school education and what majors they can pursue.
Additionally, rising high school juniors in the program tour college campuses all over Florida during summer break.
