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Providing access to skills education, career
pathways and valuable hands-on experiences
to inspire the next generation of leaders in the
audiovisual (AV) industry.

The AV industry is all around you.
Start your journey to success and explore AV careers.

AV IS FOR EVERYONE

Students & Parents

Turn your passion for AV into
a rewarding career.

Educators

Learn how to get involved and guide
students toward their future career
paths.

AV Companies

Make a difference in the lives of students and promote excellence in the AV industry.

Partners

Join our commitment to making a significant impact on the future of the AV industry.

Programs

Engage students with a wider community through character-building programs, scholarships, internships, and job shadowing...

Resources

Explore the tools needed to help build the talent required to create the next generation.

The foundation is led by a board of directors composed of esteemed though leaders. It utilizes AVIXA's vast
resources and help from industry volunteers to cultivate growth of AV skills training programs around the world.
Learn more about our board of directors.

Through the AVIXA Foundation, we make regular contributions to two AV-related partner nonprofit organizations tackling racism and building career pipelines into the audiovisual industry for young adults from underrepresented communities. Loop Lab, EnventU, Diverse Media Institute, and New Futures work tirelessly to help build a more equitable and inclusive industry for us all.
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The Loop Lab

Loop Lab offers internships and apprenticeships in media arts. By training and placing women and people of color into AV careers, it is committed to ending inequality and racism through digital storytelling. 
See The Loop Lab in Action
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EnventU

Through its one-of-a-kind educational initiative designed to explore career opportunities in the dynamic live events industry, EnventU addresses social issues by providing alternative pathways to higher education and strives to close the skills gap for young people.
See the EnventU in Action
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Diverse Media Institute

The non-profit Diverse Media Institute is housed in a highly specialized facility that is uniquely designed for the study of audio and media production. Their specialized resources include fully outfitted recording studios and a soundstage with professional grade equipment.
See Diverse Media in Action
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New Futures

New Futures propels young people through certifications and community college degrees and into careers across the DC region. They provide scholarships, academic advising, career coaching, and a lot of heart to help our Scholars launch careers to achieve financial security.
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Upcoming Events
February
08
Conferencing and Collaboration Power Hour: Designing the Employee Experience

How can you assess workstyle personas within the organization to better plan space and technology needs?

February
15
Content Production & Streaming Power Hour: Streaming Game Plan

Make your stream a success for both you and your audience.

March
01
D=SIGN Power Hour: Design Strategies for Keeping Content Relevant and Efficient

This panel of experts will explain what content works in which environments, how to find and create content, and best uses of that content.

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The AVIXA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization operated for the public good on behalf of AVIXA™. With the help of
AVIXA members and the entire audiovisual industry, the Foundation maintains a rigorous agenda of charitable functions and programs.
For inquiries and donations, contact us: [email protected]