The AVIXA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable arm of AVIXA. It provides access to skills education, career pathways and valuable hands-on experiences to inspire the next generation of leaders in the audiovisual (AV) industry. The Foundation strives to achieve this mission in three main ways: 1. Creating awareness of AV as a viable career path around the world (TALENT RECRUITMENT) 2. Enabling skill development of audiovisual professionals (TALENT DEVELOPMENT) 3. Connecting individuals to their first job in the AV industry (TALENT ACQUISITION) The Foundation fosters change on behalf of AVIXA and the broader industry through: 1. Impact funding programs 2. Scholarships 3. Community and education partnerships 4. Employer resources 5. Work-based learning experiences