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The Pillars of an Award-Winning Program
AT&T was selected as a 2023 Campus Forward Award Winner for their unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent, their emphasis on diversity & inclusion, and investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of talent. Please see below for the highlights of their approach to early career recruitment.
Demonstrated Investment in Early Career Hiring
AT&T knows that the future of the business starts with the next generation of talent and is committed to providing early career talent the opportunity to change the way people connect with the world around them. Through award-winning development programs and an enhanced focus on the employee experience, AT&T is able to foster a culture of inclusion and innovation for all employees. AT&T is excited to continue to create a space for early career talent to grow and transform with revolutionary ideas, leading the business and the world into the future of technology.
Innovative and Multi-Faceted Approach to University Recruitment
AT&T is continuously in search of the best emerging talent in their field from institutions across the country. Taking a school agnostic approach, AT&T’s college recruiting team hosts regular virtual events, as well as resume review sessions and panels, which allow candidates to hear directly from current AT&T development program employees and recruiters. AT&T also hosts annual capstone events, like the Summer Academies that provide students with learning and development opportunities to prepare for program applications. On campus, the AT&T recruitment team plans strategic events, like mock interviews and campus competitions, to strengthen relationships with students.
Overarching Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Recruiting and retaining a workforce representative of the diversity of AT&T’s customer base is a top priority for the Talent Acquisition and College Recruitment teams. Members of those teams lead relationships for students at HBCUs and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and more than a dozen other groups, like the Society of Women Engineers, National Black MBA Association, and Society of Hispanic Engineers. The team also hosts diverse recruitment events such as the HACEMOS Sales Challenge, HBCU Innovation Challenge, and the HBCU Hackathon. Employees at AT&T are also encouraged to join any of the numerous Employee Groups and Employee Networks that foster DE&I within the company.
Impactful Internship Program
Interns at AT&T are deeply involved in and make significant contributions to meaningful projects that have demonstrated return for the business and deliver on strategic priorities. The time they spend at AT&T enables them to also get valuable access to AT&T’s top current and future leaders – whether that be during lunch and learns, innovation challenges, mentoring opportunities, or final presentations with business units. Among the valuable benefits AT&T interns earn is paid time off to volunteer with a community organization of their choice.
Growth and Development of the Next Generation of Talent
AT&T’s purpose is to create connection – with each other, with what people and businesses need to thrive every day, and with the stories and experiences that matter. The college development programs at AT&T are focused on providing opportunities that expose new employees to different business units that broaden an employee’s skillsets and networks. AT&T emphasizes professional development through nanodegrees, soft skills training courses, as well as degree partnerships with several prominent colleges and universities across the country and tuition reimbursement programs. AT&T is also committed to employee growth through mentorship programs and employee networks.