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.
Rung for Women Program Considered a Viable Workforce Option
As workforce development becomes a bigger regional priority, and more organizations launch programs, some employers ask: Where do we start? Read more. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Rung President Leslie Gill Named on Bizwomen 100
St. Louis-area business leaders on the list include Leslie Gill, president of Rung for Women, and Caitlin Murphy, CEO of Global Gateway Logistics. You can see them and 98 other leaders HERE. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Rung Mentioned on EDA Website for Women’s History Month
Through the end of March, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) joins other Department of Commerce bureaus observing Women’s History Month. Read the rest of the article HERE. (EDA Website)
Rung Collaborates with BioSTL for Workforce Training
Rung is a proud collaborator in this endeavor with other partners across the state. Read more HERE.
Rung is helping women launch careers in tech and geospatial industries
The nonprofit is trying to inspire women to launch careers with an average of $85,000 as geospatial and tech industries grow. ST. LOUIS — The group Rung for Women is now focusing on helping women launch careers in fields where they are underrepresented, such as technology and geospatial industries. (KSDK)
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)
Rung For Women using study results to change professional landscape
Hear the insights and recommendations from the Rung for Women/TechSTL Women at Work survey results. (KMOV)
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
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
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)
STL $25 Million Dollar Advanced Manufacturing Grant Isn’t Just for the City
The $25 million federal grant the St. Louis region recently won to bolster advanced manufacturing is intended for all residents, not just those in the city. Rung was awarded $1 million to help develop programs to help women who want to break into the industry. (STLPR)
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?
“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)
Leslie Gill Talks Gender Pay Gap
Leslie Gill, president, Rung for Women, discusses the gender wage gap and how to close it. (PNC C-Speak)
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
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)
Boeing Pushes $5 million Into Workforce Incubator in North STL
Boeing’s partnership with the St. Louis Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center will help develop a more diverse employee pool and position St. Louis as a national hub for manufacturing. Rung is already working with the center on workforce development. (STLPR)
Making the Shift: Member Spotlight (Geospatial)
St. Louis resident Sara Lopez decided to pursue a career in geospatial technology. She enrolled in a data analyst training course in March 2021. Through Rung, several GEOINT-related organizations, and her determination to break down barriers, Sara is now a level 1 geospatial analyst for T-Kartor USA, a geospatial software provider headquartered in St. Louis. (Trajectory Magazine)
Cosmos Giving Back
Cosmos Corporation in St. Peters, MO, invests in Rung Wellness Programming, which supports the holistic well-being of Rung members on their path to a family-sustaining career. (Cosmos)
Leslie Gill aims to propel women to greater heights
Leslie Gill, president, Rung for Women, was named among the Most Influential Business Women 2022 by the St. Louis Business Journal. Read her interview where she discusses achievements, mentors, and work-life balance. (St. Louis Business Journal)
Mystery Bag fundraiser
The Cardinals Family Autographed Baseball Grab Bag fundraiser came back for 2022. Proceeds supported St. Louis Area Foodbank, Rung for Women, and Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. (mlb.com)
Cardinals Grab Bag fundraiser returns
The Cardinals Family Autographed Baseball Grab Bag fundraiser returned August 6. Significant others of Cardinals players and coaches sold mystery grab bags to fans for $60. Funds raised went to area nonprofits, including Rung. (KMOV)
Online survey hopes to improve the industry for St. Louis Women
Rung partnered with TechSTL for a survey that aims to understand how the St. Louis region can better support women in the workplace, particularly women who are entering and advancing in tech and STEM careers. (KMOV)
St. Louis ranks as one of the worst cities for women in tech
Rung for Women and TechSTL are partnering to try to even the playing field for women in the technology sector in St. Louis. (St. Louis American)