Rung in the News

Though they are relishing in the present, Gill and the Rung For Women team have their eyes on the organization’s future. The first order of business is serving more women and revealing the magic that happens when women help women for the greater good of our region.

President and CEO of Rung for Women, Leslie, speaks about how investing in Black Women and their success creates a positive ripple effect on the community. (KTVI, Fox 2)

Metro Boomin has announced his initiative to donate $100,000 to five women-focused nonprofits in his native St. Louis, MO in honor of his late mother’s legacy.

“I’ve seen firsthand the work that goes into being a single mother. Mine was my inspiration and my hero,” said Metro in a statement. (Variety)

For nearly seven decades, Women of Achievement has recognized outstanding women who have made remarkable contributions to their communities. The class of 2024 exemplifies WOA’s mission of empowering dedicated and resilient women who are making a difference in the St. Louis area. (Ladue News)

The year-long Rung for Women program is unique in that it is intentionally designed to address and remove barriers in a woman’s life. In addition to career development assistance – selecting a career pathway, connecting to training programs, updating resumes, and practicing interview skills – the program provides comprehensive support services.

“Rung’s mission aligns beautifully with ours,” said Becki Feldmann, senior employee experience and brand strategist in talent management at Commerce. “Like Rung, we’re committed to nurturing an inclusive and diverse culture where people can thrive and grow professionally. We invest in our team members and in the communities we serve, and Rung takes the same approach with their members.”

Women of color are over four times more likely to say that fewer opportunities for advancement are a barrier to their success. That’s why RUNG connects women to careers where women, especially women of color, are under-represented. (News JAX 4)

The event was held in partnership with Rung For Women, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting women in personal and professional development, and Amazon Access, a program for affordable shopping that also provided the guests with totes filled with gifts. (Black Enterprise)

This year, Metro held the event at Rung for Women’s St. Louis HQ, beginning at 5:30 on Leslie Joanne Day. “Rung is providing real careers for these women to re-jumpstart their lives and careers so that they can go off,” Metro says. (Rolling Stone)

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.

Rung President Leslie Gill was listed amongst St. Louis Magazine’s 75+ ‘Women who make St. Louis great’, alongside women from various professions and niches.

Siteman Mammography Van was on-site once again at Rung for Women for free mammograms to women and men over the age of 40.

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.

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.

Gill has a passion for supporting women, helping them climb the career ladder while earning a family-sustaining wage. She and Rung have served hundreds of women and aim to “connect 100-plus women to high-demand career pathways in tech, geospatial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing.

When the career accelerator Rung for Women, founded by Hogan, launched during the pandemic, it was a lifeline for women who had been pushed out of the workforce to supervise their kids’ learning while schools closed down to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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)

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)

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 is a proud collaborator in this endeavor with other partners across the state. Read more HERE.

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)

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)

Hear the insights and recommendations from the Rung for Women/TechSTL Women at Work survey results. (KMOV)