LIXIL Supports Tools and Tiaras' Annual Summer Camp That Introduces Girls to Skilled Trades
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"Tools & Tiaras is such an incredible organization and having the opportunity to partner with them to educate girls on the value of working in trade industries is so rewarding," said
During the water conservation workshop, campers engaged in a design challenge aimed at identifying conservation issues in homes and brainstorming innovative solutions for everyday use. They also experienced a demonstration of Hydrific's Droplet, a smart home water sensor that detects water usage and potential leaks. This hands-on experience taught campers how to be more responsible with water use and sustainability in their own homes.
"As a history-making plumber, I founded Tools & Tiaras on the principle that Jobs Don't Have Genders®. Our camp provides a supportive, inspiring, empowering, and fun space in which girls can explore careers in construction. We put real tools in their hands so they know how capable they are. We equip girls with skills - hard and soft - that help them build confidence," said
As a brand of LIXIL, American Standard embodies initiatives that align with our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The "American Standard Trade Up" initiative highlights the vital role plumbers play in safeguarding our nation's health—a profession that, many years ago, few would have predicted would attract individuals from such diverse backgrounds. Representation matters, and LIXIL's collaboration with Tools & Tiaras aims to amplify the nonprofit's mission to show girls that Jobs Don't Have Genders® by changing societal perceptions of what constitutes "women's work." This partnership is part of LIXIL's effort to raise awareness about the skilled labor gap in
For more information on Tools & Tiaras, visit www.toolsandtiaras.org.
About LIXIL
LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM, [as well as specialty brands such as DXV]. Approximately 55,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day.
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