INSPIRING STUDENTS

• STEP believes that by offering students exposure to the business opportunities that await them after high school, they can be inspired to reach higher in their education and career goals.
• STEP affiliate schools invite students to book short, informational visits to some of the most exciting companies in the Boston area.
• Students will explore career opportunities in a meaningful, thoughtful and constructive manner.
• STEP creates an opportunity for students to interact in a variety of workplaces, to directly experience real-life situations, and in this way to better understand their potential and goals.

"Two thirds of Boston's High School Class of 2000 who enrolled in College have failed to earn degrees."
- Boston Globe

ENGAGING COMPANIES

• Through STEP, partner companies invite qualified students to book short, informational visits to their work environments, offering an effective means for companies to connect with high school students.
• STEP offers an easy way for companies to engage their own employees in community outreach and mentoring.
• Companies participating in STEP have the opportunity to promote their company, culture, employees and core values.
• STEP companies will gain insight to and engage with their future workforce.

"In difficult economic times, many companies focus on local investment where it is easier to determine impact."
- UCLA Foundation Research