The AVIXA Foundation has announced the 2025 grant recipients for the Brad Sousa Impact Fund. Honored at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, Florida, the recipients include Rosie Riveters, Tech25 and WorkSource Montgomery (WSM). Named to honor the legacy of the late Brad Sousa, CTO at Forté, this fund offers financial support for changemaker organizations utilizing audiovisual technology and digital transformation in communities around the world, says AVIXA.
The 2025 Brad Sousa Impact Fund Recipients
According to the organization, the three grantees are creating meaningful impact and promoting fundamental change through digital transformation.
The non-profit Rosie Riveters fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills for young women through hands-on STEM learning in communities around the United States. The organization will use its grant to scale the reach of its STEM kits into even more communities, driving further awareness of AV careers. “We are excited about Rosie Riveters’ program success using music to discover careers in pro AV,” adds Sarah Joyce, AVIXA chief global officer and Foundation executive director.
According to AVIXA, Tech25 is a non-profit organization founded to address the growing demand for skilled AV broadcast and event technicians. In only a few years, they have demonstrated an incredible program completion rate with 30 alumni placed in full-time industry roles. “Tech25 transforms lives and creates career pathways for those who have historically been unaware of our dynamic industry,” shares Joyce.
Per the statement, Tech25’s grant will support them in their efforts to offer youth and adults technical skills, certifications preparation and the hands-on experience needed to secure living-wage careers in AV.
Grant recipient WorkSource Montgomery (WSM) is working to ensure all residents in its region have access to career pathways leading to equitable and sustainable economic mobility, with a specific focus on high demand fields like AV and IT.
According to AVIXA, with this grant, WSM intends to launch a dedicated AV and technology focused LYFE (Launch Your Future Employment) cohort for young adult career exploration, hands-on work experience and pathways to internships and full-time employment. “WSM is a cornerstone in workforce development, and we are proud to offer a grant in Brad’s honor to help them build more direct talent pipelines into our industry,” says Joyce.
