The New York Tech Meetup & MOUSE Announce the First Annual NYTM Startup Summer High School Internship Program Sponsored by AT&T

NEW YORK, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Tech Meetup, the monthly nexus for emerging Silicon Alley talent, in partnership with MOUSE, a nonprofit organization providing technology-based programs that engage, empower, and inspire students from underserved communities, will announce tonight a new summer internship program that gives gifted New York public high school students the opportunity to spend the summer working and learning at New York's most innovative technology companies. The program will be kicked off live on-stage at the NYTM tonight with an announcement by participating MOUSE students. The summer program is sponsored by AT&T.

Ten students currently enrolled in New York City schools have been selected and will be introduced tonight at NYTM's monthly event at FIT's Haft Auditorium at 7pm. NYTM members will be able to submit their companies as potential matches for these qualified young interns. AT&T's sponsorship helps cover NYTM's costs of developing and managing the program.

"The 14,000 members of the New York Tech Meetup are united in the goal of fostering the New York City technology community," said Andrew Rasiej, Executive Director of the NYTM. "Part of our mission is to develop 'home grown' technology talent from the students here in New York City. MOUSE is the obvious partner for this effort, since it has been devoted to raising the bar for technology education in area schools, and AT&T's generous support makes it possible for startup and leading tech companies to give students this great opportunity."

"We are very excited to offer our students this exceptional opportunity to apply what they are learning through MOUSE in a real-world setting," said Carole Wacey, executive director of MOUSE. "Through the NYTM Startup Summer, our students will receive the kind of mentorship and guidance that will undoubtedly lead them to a future in science and technology. It's great for the students and great for the growing New York technology industry."

"AT&T applauds MOUSE and NYTM and we are proud to provide support for the first annual NYTM Startup Summer program," said Hal Lenox, president of AT&T New York. "Promoting education in science and technology is extremely important to AT&T, and we hope that these students, through this experience, will be inspired to add their skills to leading technology companies or to create the next innovative start-up in New York."

The NYTM Startup Summer will kick off in early July and run for six weeks throughout the summer. While exact details will depend on the company placement, students will engage in a wide variety of technical projects, including web design and development. They will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated technology mentor and gain hands-on experience within an exciting and innovative technology company. Interested technology companies can go to www.nytm.org/startupsummer for registration details. The application deadline for participating companies is May 21st.

About NYTM

Founded in 2004 by meetup.com founder Scott Heiferman, the NY Tech Meetup has over 14,000 members, representing professionals from all parts of the New York technology community. NYTM centers around its monthly events, where members gather to watch emerging companies demo new ideas, hear leading-edge thinking on technology topics, and build their networks to develop their businesses. NYTM has been integral in the birth of New York's new Silicon Alley, with nearly every notable new company, including Foursquare, Kickstarter, and Tumblr, making their debut at a NYTM demo. NYTM is a not-for-profit, community-led organization. Its President is Nate Westheimer and Executive Director is Andrew Rasiej.

About MOUSE

MOUSE provides technology-based programs to engage, empower and inspire students from underserved communities. MOUSE prepares students in providing technology support and leadership in their school communities, while supporting their academic and career success.

Founded in New York City in 1997, MOUSE is a dynamic nonprofit organization having a visible and positive impact in more than 250 locations in the United States, including New York, California, Illinois, Texas and Connecticut, as well as a global presence in more than 50 countries. To learn more about MOUSE, visit http://www.mouse.org.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T │DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.

About Philanthropy at AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2009, $155 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.  

SOURCE The New York Tech Meetup