For more information, contact: Shelly Dupré AT&T Public Affairs 225-819-1540 [email protected] AT&T DONATION TO NORTH SHORE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUPPORTS JOB TRAINING SERVICES NEW ORLEANS, LA., MARCH 31, 2015 — Today AT&T announced a $48,700 donation to the Northshore Technical Community College to support scholarship awards to students studying in programs related to industrial electronics. “Southeast Louisiana offers companies many competitive advantages, including a qualified workforce that community colleges continue to build programs around that will meet the skills demands of the businesses expanding and moving into our region,” stated Senator Jack Donahue. “For those students eligible for the scholarship awards and wanting to make serious life changes in pursuing a new career, these specially designed programs are a tremendous asset to both our residents and business community.” "It is support from Senator Jack Donahue and our business partners that help our organization continue to educate a strong workforce that, in turn, builds strong communities,” stated William Wainwright, Chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College. Northshore Technical Community College is committed to meeting today’s workforce demands while anticipating future requirements. The Workforce Development Division offers non-credit customized workforce training, industry certification programs and grant-funded programs, in addition to standard programs of study. Northshore’s customized training fits the needs of business and industry by developing a curriculum that enhances the skills of an incumbent workforce or by designing a new program that will attract potential employees. The college also develops partnerships and leverage resources with local communities to respond to workforce development and training needs, giving priority to collaborative regional strategies for workforce and economic development. “It’s vital to support a diverse workforce of the future and ensure they have the tools and education needed to guarantee that our country and state are better prepared to meet global competition,” stated AT&T Louisiana president Sonia Perez. Web Site Links AT&T Web Site *AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att. About Philanthropy at AT&T AT&T Inc. is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2012, more than $131 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs © 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 4G not available everywhere. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. 2
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