Ms. Kamelia Farokhi and 30 Lincoln Junior Achievement (JA) students went to AT&T for the Aspire Mentorship Day on Thursday, April 25th. It was a fantastic and engaging work-based learning opportunity for the students. The mentors' overall message to the students was to focus on their education, in order to reach their dreams was truly inspiring.
Below are a few testimonials from students and the VP of AT&T:
"The Call Center was fun! They were really nice and had a great work environment…they have good benefits for their employees too." - Lincoln High School StudentM
Horace Starr, VP - Technical Field Services, for sharing his personal story of perseverance and determination. "You are the future…always strive to dream big. Have a willingness to learn, be passionate, focus on the task at hand and commit to be successful."
"I had fun. This was a good opportunity. I learned a lot…to never to give up and keep striving be the best I can be. I am inspired to reach my dreams because of you all. - Lincoln High School Student