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Audience Description In the '24-'25 school year, Prism will expand the workshop series into <br />seven elementary schools in Orange County, which will impact <br />approximately 497 5th-grade students. This expansion allows more <br />individuals, particularly those in under-resourced and rural communities, to <br />benefit from the valuable skills and knowledge imparted during the <br />workshops. <br />The demographics in OCS elementary schools varies from school to <br />school. The percentage of BIPOC students ranges from 30% to 69%, with <br />an average of 52%. The percentage of students who identify their gender <br />as female ranges from from 45% to 50%, with an average of 48%. <br />To reiterate, Prism welcomes young people from all backgrounds, with a <br />focus on those who currently lack representation in the design professions. <br />According to the American Institute of Architects 2023 Demographics <br />Report, only 25% of licensed architects are women. Licensed architects <br />who are BIPOC make up only 14% of licensed architects. To promote an <br />increase in diversity of the architecture profession, Prism's efforts include <br />reaching these underrepresented populations. All participants in our <br />programming outside of public schools are young women and/or BIPOC <br />youth. <br />Additionally, Prism offers programming within public schools in order to <br />ensure accessibility to our unique arts programming. This expansion of our <br />successful 'W hat is Architecture?' Program into OCS allows us to reach <br />rural populations who may not otherwise have access to this type of arts <br />education. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 5641B9CB-273D-4785-AA6D-57F778AAA9EF