Rung in the News

Catch up on where Rung for Women has been making headlines.

Catch up on where Rung for Women has been making headlines.

A Conversation with Leslie Gill from Rung for Women

A Conversation with Leslie Gill from Rung for Women

Rung President Leslie Gill speaks with The St. Louis American about how her role at Rung has been a defining moment for helping women in the region earn more while creating generational wealth for their families.

Jason Ware named VP of operations at Rung for Women

Jason Ware named VP of operations at Rung for Women

Jason Ware has been named vice president of operations for St. Louis area non-profit Rung for Women. Prior to this position, Ware worked at Rise Community Development Foundation, and seven years at CareSTL in a variety of positions including chief financial officer.

Rung Partners with Biotech for MO with Advanced Manufacturing Programs for Women

Rung Partners with Biotech for MO with Advanced Manufacturing Programs for Women

ST. LOUIS — Bioscience boosters have started recruiting residents in the metro area for free training programs, aiming to fill a glut of open jobs in the industry. The program — Biotech for MO — will provide free childcare and transportation to at least 200 people in the region and the first trainees could begin jobs by the end of the year.

Rung for Women Aims to Break Barriers for Women in Manufacturing

Rung for Women Aims to Break Barriers for Women in Manufacturing

ST. LOUIS, MO — In an industry traditionally dominated by men, women are breaking barriers and reshaping the landscape of advanced manufacturing. Because of the growing demand and the need for skilled workers in the field, Rung for Women has added advanced manufacturing as a career pathway for their Fall 2023 Cohort.

How Maxar and Rung for Women Are Helping Bring More Women into the Geospatial Industry

How Maxar and Rung for Women Are Helping Bring More Women into the Geospatial Industry

In 2021, Maxar partnered with Rung for Women to create a Geospatial Analyst Training Program at Maryville University. This first-of-a-kind program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level geospatial jobs. Maxar serves as an industry advisor, helping provide insights to shape course content. (Maxar Blog)

Building an Empowered Career

Building an Empowered Career

In this guest blog by Justine Patterson, a cohort member with Rung for Women, she shares her lived experience building her career through career literacy and networking strength to reach her goals. (DeBruce Foundation)

As NGA Shifts Into New Construction Phase, It’s Eyeing New Workforce

As NGA Shifts Into New Construction Phase, It’s Eyeing New Workforce

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is fostering a more diverse workforce through establishing connections with local schools and programs like Rung for Women, which has been successful in training women who want to break into more specialized careers. (STLPR)

100+ People Shaping St. Louis, Philanthropy

100+ People Shaping St. Louis, Philanthropy

Many people work to help make St. Louis a better place for all. Leslie Gill, president, Rung for Women, said the organization’s goal for 2023 is to “connect 100-plus women to high-demand career pathways in tech, geospatial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.” (St. Louis Magazine)

U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards Apprenticeship Grants

U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards Apprenticeship Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Madison County and the St. Louis region workforce innovation areas a four-year, $5.8 million grant to be part of the Apprenticeship Building America program. Rung is one of the partners working with SIUE. (St. Louis/Southern Ill. Labor Tribune)

How Can We Close Racial Pay Gaps in the Workplace?

How Can We Close Racial Pay Gaps in the Workplace?

“Establish equal pay for equal work, a practice Rung for Women urges employers to offer, stating that ‘if the role has value, it should not matter who is in that role—they should be paid the same.'” (LinkedIn)

STL Region Wins $25 Mil Federal Grant to Bolster Advanced Manufacturing

STL Region Wins $25 Mil Federal Grant to Bolster Advanced Manufacturing

“We’re excited about what this opportunity will do for women, especially women of color, who are interested in moving up the rungs of the economic opportunity ladder,” said Leslie Gill, president of Rung for Women, which will receive $1 million from the Build Back Better grant. (STLPR)

St. Louis Region Wins $25 Million Grant

St. Louis Region Wins $25 Million Grant

Rung for Women will receive $1M of the $25M Build Back Better Regional Challenge so it can identify talent gaps for middle-skill careers within advanced manufacturing, build training and credentialing programs with higher education partners to fill gaps, and recruit, prepare, and place women — 70% women of color — in jobs with local employers. (KSDK)