ePlus Launches GRIT: Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow® 2025 Program

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ePlus (NASDAQ: PLUS) has launched its 2025 GRIT: Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow® program, a STEM initiative aimed at encouraging middle and high school girls to pursue careers in technology. The program, which began in 2017 as a joint initiative with Cisco, has expanded to include more than 100 girls from seven schools across five states.

The 2025 program focuses on exposing participants to cybersecurity, AI, and other technology areas through mentoring and learning opportunities. Since its inception, nearly 500 girls have graduated from GRIT. The initiative was created in response to the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, particularly women, with current statistics showing women comprise less than one-third of the global technology workforce and only 35% of STEM employees in the U.S.

STEM Program Seeks to Boost Girls' Interest in Technology Careers

HERNDON, Va., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced the launch of its 2025 GRIT: Girls Re-Imagining Tomorrow^® (GRIT) program across the U.S. GRIT provides middle and high school girls with exposure to mentoring, learning and engagement opportunities that are intended to foster interest in cybersecurity, AI and other areas of technology.

This year's GRIT program includes more than 100 girls from seven schools across California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Since its inception, almost 500 girls have participated in and graduated from the GRIT program.

GRIT was created in 2017 as a joint initiative between ePlus and Cisco, founded in response to the increasing shortage of cybersecurity professionals worldwide, especially women. GRIT is a STEM-focused program to help increase awareness and enthusiasm in pursuing technology careers among girls, helping them to understand what positions and roles are available to them and to encourage them to consider STEM-based careers in technology.

"The GRIT program helps to shine a light on the many rewarding and meaningful technology careers available to women, and to help them visualize a practical path to obtaining the roles they want," said Mark Marron, CEO and president of ePlus. "With ongoing skills shortages and a widening gender gap across the industry, the GRIT program is a very tangible way to make technology real and accessible to young women. The mentors and volunteers involved do a wonderful job of demonstrating that there is a place for them in this industry to have a substantial and visible impact on the world through technology."

As posted on the website Women in Tech^®, a report by The World Bank found that women make up less than a third of the world's workforce in technology-related fields, and that women make up only  35% of employees in STEM in the U.S.¹

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About ePlus inc.

ePlus is a customer-first, services-led, and results-driven industry leader offering transformative technology solutions and services to provide the best customer outcomes. Offering a full portfolio of solutions, including artificial intelligence, security, cloud and data center, networking and collaboration, as well as managed, consultative and professional services, ePlus works closely with organizations across many industries to successfully navigate business challenges. With a long list of industry-leading partners and more than 2,200 employees, our expertise has been honed over more than three decades, giving us specialized yet broad levels of experience and knowledge. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com.  Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram. 

ePlus^®, Where Technology Means More^®, and ePlus products referenced herein are either registered trademarks or trademarks of ePlus inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  The names of other companies, products, and services mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

¹ https://www.womentech.net/en-us/women-in-tech-stats

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FAQ

How many students are participating in ePlus's GRIT program in 2025?

The 2025 GRIT program includes more than 100 girls from seven schools across California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

What is the current percentage of women in STEM jobs according to ePlus's GRIT announcement?

According to the announcement, women make up only 35% of employees in STEM in the U.S.

How many students have completed the ePlus GRIT program since its creation?

Since its inception in 2017, almost 500 girls have participated in and graduated from the GRIT program.

What are the main focus areas of ePlus's GRIT program in 2025?

The GRIT program focuses on cybersecurity, AI, and other areas of technology, providing mentoring, learning, and engagement opportunities.

When was the ePlus GRIT program first established?

The GRIT program was created in 2017 as a joint initiative between ePlus and Cisco.