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Stepping Into Tomorrow:
A Day with PwC

On April 9, 2025, students from our AOF program had the incredible opportunity to visit PwC’s Tampa offices, joining peers from Armwood, Jefferson, and Brandon High Schools for a day dedicated to professional growth, career exploration, and meaningful connections. We are truly grateful for the chance to learn from industry professionals and gain firsthand insight into the world of business.

On April 9, 2025, students from

our AOF program had the incredible

opportunity

to visit PwC’s Tampa offices,

joining peers from Armwood, Jefferson,

and Brandon High Schools for a day

dedicated to professional growth,

career exploration,

and meaningful connections.

We are truly grateful for the chance

to learn from industry professionals

and gain firsthand insight

into the world of business.

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Mission & Purpose

The field trip to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was part of a broader initiative by Junior Achievement (JA) of Tampa Bay to connect students with real-world professional experiences. JA's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy by providing hands-on programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Through partnerships with organizations like PwC, JA offers students the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, gaining valuable insights into various career paths and the skills required to thrive in today's workforce.

PwC has been a longstanding partner of Junior Achievement, supporting various programs and initiatives aimed at youth development. In addition to hosting field trips and workshops, PwC employees actively volunteer their time and expertise to mentor students, participate in panel discussions, and lead interactive activities that enhance students' understanding of the professional world.

Event Highlights

Arrival & Breakfast:

Students arrived at the PwC Tampa office and were welcomed with a continental breakfast

Students arrived at the PwC Tampa office and were welcomed

with a continental breakfast

Professional Panel Discussion:

PwC employees shared their career journeys and offered advice on navigating the corporate landscape.

PwC employees shared their career journeys and offered

advice on navigating the corporate landscape.

Office Tour:

Students explored PwC's Tampa office, gaining insight into the company's work environment and culture.

Students explored PwC's Tampa office, gaining insight into

the company's work environment and culture.

Lunch:

After the tours, students enjoyed a Chick-fil-A lunch, which included options like the Original Chicken Sandwich, Spicy

Chicken Sandwich, and Waffle Fries.

After the tours, students enjoyed a Chick-fil-A lunch, which

included options like the Original Chicken Sandwich, Spicy

Chicken Sandwich, and Waffle Fries.

Networking Activity:

An interactive game designed to encourage students to engage with PwC professionals and peers from other academies,

fostering communication and networking skills.

An interactive game designed to encourage students to

engage with PwC professionals and peers from other

academies, fostering communication and networking skills.

LinkedIn Workshop:

Students received guidance on creating and optimizing their LinkedIn profiles to establish a professional online presence.

Students received guidance on creating and optimizing their

LinkedIn profiles to establish a professional online presence.

Closing Remarks:

The day concluded with reflections from PwC staff and group photos to commemorate the experience.

The day concluded with reflections from PwC staff and group

photos to commemorate the experience.

What We Learned

Our trip to PwC taught us that success comes in many forms, and there’s no one path to get there. The panel discussion showed us the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning. We gained practical skills, like how to build a professional LinkedIn profile, and learned how to network confidently during the bingo activity. Touring the office gave us a real sense of corporate culture and what a professional environment looks like. Overall, the experience inspired us to think more about our futures and how to start preparing for them now.

Acknowledgements

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay for organizing this valuable experience and to PwC for hosting us. Their commitment to providing students with real-world exposure to the professional world is greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the PwC employees who shared their time, knowledge, and career insights with us during the panel discussion and throughout the day. We also appreciate the opportunity to interact with students from other high schools, which broadened our perspectives and enriched our experience. Finally, we thank our school’s leadership and faculty for supporting this field trip and encouraging our growth beyond the classroom.