Allergan Aesthetics has announced the sixth consecutive year of partnership with Girls Inc. The partnership supports high school and college girls' interest in STEM and mentorship. "In 2023, women made up just 28 percent of the STEM workforce in the U.S.," says Carrie Strom, president, Global Allergan Aesthetics and senior vice president, AbbVie. "There are simply too few role models to inspire girls. Providing them with the opportunity to learn from strong women mentors is one of the most powerful things we can do to help the next generation pursue and succeed in STEM careers, I believe in the power of mentorship — it helps increase education, improve confidence and expand networks that can open doors in the future."
The partnership between Allergan Aesthetics and Girls Inc. is aimed to highlight the importance of mentorship and role models in identifying opportunities, addressing challenges and supporting women and girls in STEM. Girls Inc. offers mentorship, safe spaces, and holistic programming for girls to develop skills and relationships that help them feel safe and excited for their future. Ninety-one percent of Girls Inc. girls say there are adults at Girls Inc. who believe they will be a success, which research shows is a critical factor in helping to develop their self-confidence and motivation to succeed.
Allergan Aesthetics will launch an online social campaign to encourage aesthetics professionals and consumers to take a mentorship moment with a girl in their lives in 2024 starting October 4th—November 8th. By simply sharing an Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook post on Allergan Aesthetics social channels, the pledge represents a promise to take a moment to share their knowledge, skills, and experience with a girl in their life to help them to progress in their career journey.