1-800-TruckWreck and Walmart team up to groom South Atlanta High School students for future success

The Witherite Law Group, 1-800-TruckWreck and Walmart, Inc. partnered on a pop-up shop inside South Atlanta High School, an Atlanta Public School on Hutchens Road, to help graduating seniors better prepare for what was to come and what they could become.

Thirty-nine seniors head into the Innovation Lab on the school’s third floor to get dressed for job interviews, internships, meetings with college professors, and whatever else awaits them professionally after high school.

Young men receive two pairs of trousers, and two shirts, while young women receive dresses, skirts or trousers and a blouse. All 39 seniors were presented with a $100 gift card by Walmart representative Shante Phillips who attended as part of the retail giant’s efforts to give back to communities in Atlanta and beyond.

“I believe this gives a good impression of the community involvement of our stores,” said Phillips, who started working for Walmart in high school and is now the market coordinator for nine stores in the area. “We want to make sure our young adults are ready for the next stage. It shows that we want to be involved.”

“Honestly, it’s a blessing. I really appreciate it,” said Tremayne Grace, an 18-year-old senior at the South Atlanta School. Grace, who is tall and has trouble finding shirts and trousers, added, “I will take this opportunity to be successful.”

All seniors involved should apply for this opportunity as well as the “Making a Difference” scholarship from the Witherite Law Group. This scholarship was created in 2016 and provides financial assistance to students who are leaders in their schools. The awards ceremony will take place Thursday, May 18.

Jada Fuller, 17, was getting ready to talk to some of the cameramen in the room for the event when she added, “I feel like this is a great opportunity. I find it really cool.”

Chynathia Hutchins’ grandmother died when she was in second grade and she thinks highly of her when she fills out college and job applications. “It makes me feel good to be given things that will help me get to the next level,” he says. “I am very grateful to be able to experience this opportunity.”

Witherite/1-800-TruckWreck Attorney Johnquel Neal must be present for this event. Having grown up downtown, she fully understands what good workwear for young people looks like. He said, “These students are a reflection of who I am.”

“Before college, before internships, we want to prepare first,” said Neal, a graduate of Clark Atlanta University. “I’m here because I want to help push young people forward.”

The clothes were pre-packed for the students and hung on racks like they would in a laundromat. Maya Hightower, Director of Community Relations Withewrite/1-800-TruckWreck said of the opportunity to provide business attire to students, “This is important because we want these children to have the opportunity to feel confident when they apply for jobs and for scholarships. ”

Phillips led the project and had a proud look on his face as students walked in and out of the room. “I see a need and I try to fill it,” he said.

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