HARRISBURG, PA – Girls Action Network (GAN) – a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls, particularly from underrepresented communities, thrive in the STEM, Supply Chain, and Skilled Trades (3S WorkforceTM) – is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) and its STEM-UP Network. This collaboration aims to advance workforce development in the 3S sectors by providing innovative educational and mentorship opportunities for girls and young women.
The partnership aligns with GAN’s mission to dismantle the stereotypes that limit girls’ career options and empower them to lead within the 3S WorkforceTM. Through this collaboration, GAN, Harrisburg University, and STEM-UP Network will leverage their collective resources and expertise to create a robust pipeline of skilled female professionals who are ready to meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce.
“We are thrilled to partner with Harrisburg University and the STEM-UP Network,” said Elisa Basnight, Founder of Girls Action Network. “Together, we will provide girls and young women with the tools, experiences, and support they need to explore and succeed in careers in STEM, Supply Chain, and Skilled Trades. This partnership will play a critical role in addressing the gender gap in these fields and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the organizations outlines key objectives, including collaboration on STEM education initiatives; enhancing workforce readiness; and building community and capacity.
“This partnership exemplifies our commitment to fostering a diverse community of learners and supporting their journey into STEM careers,” said Eric D. Darr, Ph.D., President of Harrisburg University. Bilita “Bili” Mattes, D.Ed., Executive Director of STEM-UP Network, joined Dr. Darr in celebrating this milestone: “By working together with GAN and STEM-UP Network, we are taking significant steps to ensure that more young women are prepared to lead and innovate in these critical sectors.”
For more information about Girls Action Network and this exciting new partnership, please visit GirlsActionNetwork.org.
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ABOUT GIRLS ACTION NETWORK (GAN)
GAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that stands at the forefront of empowering girls, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to reach their full potential in the 3S Workforce™: STEM, Supply Chain, and the Skilled Trades. GAN’s mission revolves around the principles of personalization and the utilization of technology tools to support career exploration and personal growth for girls and women to lead in the AI-era and beyond.
ABOUT STEM-UP NETWORK
STEM-UP addresses the gender talent gap in STEM by providing women with real-world strategies, skills, connections, and community to navigate and advance their careers. As a leading network of women professionals in STEM, STEM-UP prepares women with real world strategies and relationships that support development and advancement personally and within their careers. Over the past year alone, almost 400 women from across the country and 6 different countries have participated in (and benefited from) STEM-UP Network programs and connections.
ABOUT HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY
Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is a private, nonprofit university offering bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. For additional information about the University’s affordable, demand-driven undergraduate and graduate programs, please call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu. Stay updated by following Harrisburg University on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
