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March 31, 2021
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by Julie Lata
Mar 31, 2021
In March, Applied Materials employees responded to the International Women’s Day 2021 theme, #ChooseToChallenge, by raising up women’s voices, celebrating male allyship and providing resources on supporting youth to become confident leaders and innovators, regardless of gender.
In addition to sharing daily informational content and calls to action among our workforce, employees from throughout Applied, led by our Women’s Professional Development Network employee resource groups, hosted inspiring events to celebrate women’s contributions to society and the company.
Here is a brief summary of activities by site:
Obviously, 31 days of content celebrating women and their accomplishments will not “fix” gender inequality, just like the 28 days in February focused on Black History do not solve systemic racism. But, with each month of activities, new conversations are started, empathy and understanding are increased, and the idea of an equitable society becomes more realistic. Until then, we will #ChooseToChallenge.
Tags: Women's History Month, women's empowerment, choose to challenge, employee engagement
Julie Lata
Program Manager, Global Community Affairs
As a Global Community Affairs Manager, Julie leads strategic community investments in Silicon Valley and the Applied Materials Foundation’s Generation Girl® initiative, inspiring girls to pursue their dreams. In her spare time, Julie enjoys practicing yoga, running, and spending time with friends and family.
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