During the annual event, organized by the Ashland International Women’s Network (AWIN), the company increased support for their ongoing partnership with greenlight4girls (g4g), an international nonprofit organization that encourages girls (and boys) of any nation and age to consider science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum and STEM-related careers. Ashland's
Ashland also announced its Responsible Solvers™ employee engagement and speaker series for 2024 which includes external and internal speakers. Last month, the African Descendants Network and AWIN sponsored an exclusive 90-minute session with Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, a globally recognized, multiple award-winning scholar, human development consultant, author, researcher, professor, and leader about The Power of Resonance: From an African Descent Employee Network to Social Inclusion for All. Additional speakers are planned for the year.
Internally, expert solvers will host topics ranging from environmental goals and Science Based Targets to social philanthropy focused on STEM, inclusion and diversity, community relations, and governance including cyber security and ethics. The series also includes information about safety, sustainable sourcing, commercial innovations and more.
As a global company with more than 50 percent of its employees outside of
“Through the Ashland Women’s International Network (AWIN), we are raising the visibility of exceptionally inspirational women,” said
“Through Ashland’s Responsible Solvers™ program we are inspiring more students at all levels to experience STEM opportunities,” continued Novo. “Our goal is to ignite the spark for STEM at a young age and expand the number of female and minority students pursuing advanced degrees in STEM, instilling confidence in these young students that they can be the changemakers of the future.”
“Our objectives and the mission of greenlight4girls are aligned — together, we are training the next generation of women leaders. Our commitment reinforces Ashland’s passion for STEM, its pervasiveness in our lives, and contributions to our business success,” concluded Novo.
To learn more, visit www.ashland.com/iwd2024
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