March 8, 2023 – Rosie Riveters is thrilled to announce its collaboration with AV Gives for the 2023 STEM initiative, designed to engage young girls through hands-on STEM projects while showcasing the professional AV industry as a viable and rewarding career path.
Following the success of last year’s campaign, which raised nearly $35,000 and provided 1,500 binary coding kits to third-grade students, this year’s program sets a fundraising goal of $30,000, with a stretch target of $50,000. These funds will support the creation and distribution of STEM kits that introduce girls to computer science concepts while highlighting the contributions of women in the AV industry.
Jennifer Goodyer, co-founder of AV Gives and sales manager at RTSales, explained:
“The STEM program, and our involvement through these binary coding kits, lays the groundwork for a career path to the AV industry. We include a brochure in these kits that showcases women and the careers they have in the AV industry. We want to communicate that women have a place in the AV industry and continue to close the gender gap as the next generation of professionals enter AV.”
Through this initiative, Rosie Riveters and AV Gives aim to build confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in young girls, inspiring them to pursue STEM education and explore opportunities in professional AV.
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