Be a Founding Partner in ATL Project Launch

Someone opened a door for you. Be that person for a student who's earned it.
Why this matters

Your success wasn't built on hard work alone.

Your work ethic and ability carried much of it, but that wasn't all. Somewhere along the way, someone set an example for you, and someone gave you an opportunity, even a small one. That exposure shaped what you believed was possible, and a little access opened doors. ATL Project Launch invites you to do the same for a young person who has already demonstrated their own work ethic and capacity, yet comes from a challenging environment that hasn't offered the exposure and access the rest of us have benefited so greatly from.

The talent is there. The access is not. You can change that by doing nothing more than letting a student see your world.
Challenging environments

What our students are succeeding in spite of

At Booker T. Washington High School, students bring real drive and ability to circumstances most of us can't imagine.

80%
live in poverty
78%
single-parent households
17%
live with another relative
7%
experiencing homelessness

Many have never had a 30-minute conversation with a professional in the field they dream about. Your company can be the first.

Vetted students

Prepared, serious, and self-driven.

These students earn their place through real initiative. Each completes:

  • A readiness assessment and personal profile
  • An introductory video
  • A structured mentorship program
  • Multiple professional-readiness workshops

They hold strong academic standing and stay active in multiple extracurriculars.

How to make a difference

Start as small as a single tour.

Choose any level, then grow only if you want to:

  • Workplace tours: let students see a professional environment firsthand (2026-27)
  • Mentorship: a few conversations that show a young person what's possible
  • Summer internships: a structured 1 to 2 week experience (about 80 hrs), summer 2027
Fully funded · No cost · Minimal effort

A structured, fully funded program rooted in the legacy of the historic Booker T. Washington High School. The program handles vetting, preparation, and coordination. You simply open a door.

Why say yes

Real benefits, no financial cost.

Employee morale

Your team is energized and proud to be part of something that visibly does good.

Future workforce

An early, authentic connection to driven, prepared local talent.

Employer brand

Recognized as a founding organization advancing opportunity in Atlanta.

Open the door

Tell us where you stand.

A reply is all it takes to start the conversation. No financial commitment is requested. Choose the option that fits:

Know someone who'd be a great founding partner? Forward this page or email us their name.