Allergan Aesthetics announced its third consecutive year of partnership with Girls Inc. and the debut of its Empowering Confidence Workshops, a nationwide mentoring initiative. Based on a 2020 Girls Inc. report, many girls have a hard time picturing themselves in STEM. The virtual workshops will pair mentees with female physicians to offer career guidance and developmental skills to underserved, high school-aged girls as they look to higher education and career paths in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). "Empowering the next generation of future leaders is a critical imperative to our future success," says Carrie Strom, senior vice president of AbbVie and president of Global Allergan Aesthetics. "Allergan Aesthetics is proud to partner with Girls Inc. and provide these girls access to educational resources to help them navigate their future leadership potential and pursue opportunities in the world of STEM."
Kicking-off in September, the mentorship program will connect participating girls, ages 13-18, from Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, and New York City with renowned female physicians for one-hour workshops carefully curated to foster professional development, promote personal wellbeing and empower confidence. The curriculum will center on critical developmental touchpoints such as career choice, leadership and mindfulness. Each interactive session will host activities including break-out discussions designed to encourage educational dialogue and help girls develop practical skills to identify their passions, refine career goals, and establish impactful relationships with successful women in the healthcare, science and medical fields. Mental health, workshops will begin with a mindfulness exercise guided by Faith Hunter, meditation expert and author of Spiritually Fly: Wisdom, Meditation and Yoga to Elevate Your Soul. Participating girls will be gifted subscriptions to Headspace and Audible to continue their career journey.