SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals (“SmartSource,” Hauppauge, NY, www.smartsourcerentals.com), one of the nation’s leading providers of computer, audio visual (AV) and technology solutions for businesses and events,
recently served as a sponsor for a vital training program for 20 young women, ages 14-22, from underserved communities. The program is being offered by GlobalGirl Media (http://globalgirlmedia.org), in partnership with Women’s Voices Now (http://www.womensvoicesnow.org), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young women from underserved communities through digital journalism and media training to bring their powerful perspectives to the global media stage. SmartSource provided four Apple MacBook Pro laptops that the participants used during their month-long summer training program.
SmartSource’s participation in this important initiative came at the suggestion of Account Manager Elizabeth Mora who had served on one of SmartSource’s accounts, AFI FEST, a program of the American Film Festival, and was approached by her client contact who subsequently joined GlobalGirl Media.
SmartSource Director of Marketing Lauri Christiansen, MBA, PMP noted, “The GlobalGirl Media mission is one our organization supports wholeheartedly. Giving young girls the opportunity to develop skills in the world of journalism and gain an outlet for their voices to be heard is a worthy objective, particularly in our current times. We are very proud to be a supporter of a program that helps pave the way for internships and potential employment for girls for whom these opportunities may not otherwise exist.”
About SmartSource Computer & Audio Visual Rentals
SmartSource® Computer & Audio Visual Rentals is the trusted expert in technology solutions for businesses and events and maintains the largest national footprint in the computer and audio visual rental space. SmartSource is widely recognized for its breadth and depth of offerings and seamless systems integration for even the most complex temporary installations. By leveraging high performance IT, AV, and the latest interactive technologies, SmartSource solutions help marketers effectively convey and distill their brand messages. SmartSource has fully-staffed and equipped branch offices in 20 major metropolitan markets. Founded in 1984 as Rent-a-PC, the company was the pioneer market maker in technology rentals. For more information, visit: www.smartsourcerentals.com or call: 800-888-8686.
About GlobalGirl Media
GlobalGirl Media (GGM) develops the voices of young women from underserved communities through digital media training. GlobalGirl Media + Women’s Voices Now leads an intensive and free Summer Media Training Program for 20 committed and enthusiastic, Femme-identifying candidates ages 14-22, held at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. The free program cultivates: scholastic achievement, harnesses tech skills, ignites community activism, and sparks social change. Participants receive a small stipend, professional media training, a career pathway with mentoring, and are eligible to join GGM in reporting on stories for young women around the world and opportunities to cover newsworthy events, year-round in Los Angeles.
