Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, 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% of the STEM workforce in the United States. 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," says Carrie Strom, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. "I believe in the power of mentorship – it helps increase education, improve confidence and expand networks that can open doors in the future."

THE POWER OF MENTORSHIP

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. 91% 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 participates in programs including "Girls Meet the Workforce" with the Orange County Girls Inc. affiliate, mentoring close to 100 girls in four years offering mentees early exposure to working in a professional environment.

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