Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc. Partner to Empower Young Women in STEM Leadership

Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, has announced its continued partnership with Girls Inc., focusing on empowering young women in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). This year, the partnership will support Project Accelerate, a program aimed at addressing workplace inequality and accelerating the career trajectories of college-aged girls from underrepresented populations.

The collaboration between Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc. aims to provide education, skills, and access to leadership positions for young women as they navigate their professional lives. By supporting Project Accelerate, the program will extend the Girls Inc. experience to assist young women through critical transitions from high school to college and career entry.

According to a report by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), women currently make up only 28% of the STEM workforce, with men significantly outnumbering women in most STEM fields. This disparity highlights the need for initiatives like Project Accelerate to encourage more girls to pursue careers in STEM and bridge the gender gap.

Through Project Accelerate, girls will have the opportunity to learn about student internships and early-career opportunities with AbbVie and Allergan Aesthetics. These opportunities will provide valuable experience, develop business acumen, and create a talent pipeline for future leaders in the industry.

Allergan Aesthetics, as a company rooted in science, recognizes the importance of fostering young minds in the STEM field. Carrie Strom, Global President of Allergan Aesthetics and SVP at AbbVie, emphasizes the company’s commitment to supporting girls and ensuring they have the necessary resources to excel in leadership positions.

Lisa Ghartey Ogundimu, Chief Operating Officer of Girls Inc., expresses pride in the partnership with Allergan Aesthetics, highlighting the commitment to mentorship and creating opportunities for young women in STEM. The collaboration aims to drive cultural change towards equity in the workplace, particularly in fields where women, especially women of color, are underrepresented.

By empowering young women in STEM, Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc. are working towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce. With STEM fields offering high-paying opportunities and women being the primary earners in many households, this partnership sets the stage for economic success for women and their families.

For more information about Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc., visit their respective websites. Together, they are building a new generation of STEM leaders who will shape the future of innovation and progress.