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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
May
14
Latest trends & what to look for when deploying Teams Rooms, including insights into integrating Copilot and GenAI

Panel Discussion with Michel Bouman and Greg Jeffreys. Held during the The AV Showcase by Peerless-AV at the Lord's on 14 and 15 May.

May
15
XR, Virtual Production & Hybrid Events, it's all Linked

Keynote with Sarah Cox. Held during the The AV Showcase by Peerless-AV at the Lord's on 14 and 15 May.

May
15
Learning Spaces Managers Power Hour: Classroom Support Operations with Student Staffing

Discuss professional development opportunities and establish an internal career roadmap.

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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]