The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce spread the word about AIM High and AT&T's generous donation to over 1,000 corporate member companies in its latest "Chamber@Work" Newsletter. We're hoping the article ignites a lot of curiosity and attracts new mentoring companies for more AIM High students!

Read the article here!

AIM High is in the news! We are thrilled to announce AIM High will be in the spotlight this weekend. In the spring of 2011, AIM High was featured on WTTW’s, Chicago Tonight. (Check out the original episode here) The segment featured AIM High students and mentors during the 2011 AIM High Career Fair (An AIM High exclusive event that gives students the opportunity to begin exploring a variety of different careers through the eyes of volunteer, Chicagoland professionals.) The segment included amazing commentary from experts about the importance of mentoring and how the AIM High model has made a difference.

AIM High Mentor Honored by Lawyers Lend a Hand for Being a 'Hero'

Center for Companies That Care is delighted to announce AIM High Mentor, and Companies That Care Board Member, Steve Miller was recently awarded the 'Making a Difference Award' presented by Lawyers Lend a Hand at the annual My Hero Award Luncheon on September 20^th, 2012. The award honors "leadership and commitment in one-on-one mentoring and tutoring". Steve was nominated by fellow colleagues at McDermott, Will & Emery and Companies That Care. 

Center for Companies That Care
954 W Washington Blvd Suite 430
Chicago, IL 60607

Contact: Lauren Clennon

(312) 661-1010

Center for Companies That Care’s Signature More Than Mentoring Program, AIM High,
Awarded $300,000 AT&T Aspire Contribution

               
CHICAGO (Oct. 4, 2012) - Because of its solid record of proven results, AIM High, a program of Center for Companies That Care, has been named one of 47 recipients nationwide that will share in nearly $10 million from AT&T. AIM High is dedicated to dramatically raising the college graduation rate among underprivileged, minority, urban youth and preparing students for post-graduate careers.   The $300,000 AT&T Aspire contribution will enable AIM High to expand and invite more than 100 9^th graders from Chicago Public Schools to join the program.